About Pakachoag
Our Mission
Pakachoag Music School is dedicated to nurturing musical journeys that cultivate the imagination, inspire creativity, and develop artistry for persons of every age and cultural background.
What We Do
We teach music the way it's meant to be learned: through encouraging, expert teachers, one-on-one attention, and genuine community. Located centrally in Worcester, with several satellite locations and Music Together classes for young families, we make it easy to find music close to home.
Currently, 275+ students study with us each week, and they come from more than 40 communities across the region.
Community Focus
We partner with organizations across Worcester: Boys & Girls Club, Worcester Youth Orchestras, Worcester Children's Chorus, and programs like the African Community Education Program and Black Excellence Academy. Because music isn't just for some kids. It's for all kids.
Who We Serve
Whether you're starting your child's musical journey or refining your own craft, we meet you where you are. Folks choose us because we offer:
Private lessons tailored to your goals and learning style
Music Together classes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers
Financial support so cost never blocks access to music
Access For All
Pakachoag Music School welcomes all students regardless of background or circumstance. We don't discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status.
Faculty
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Kamilla Isanbaeva
PIANO
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Usha Verma
SITAR
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Alice Daugherty
FLUTE
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Debby Sedgwick
PIANO
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Kristjon Imperio
PIANO
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Sarah Smongeski
FLUTE
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Leonardo Ciampa
PIANO + ORGAN
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Andrew Duncan-Emmons
CLARINET + SAXOPHONE
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Josh Goldman
GUITAR
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Jeff Dostal
GUITAR + STRING BASS
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Julie Holston
MUSIC TOGETHER
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Szu-Ning Tai
HARP
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Kallin Johnson
PIANO
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Kayly Reed
MUSIC TOGETHER
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Joseph Cracolici
CELLO
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Curtis Smith
PIANO
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Amy Matherly
VIOLIN
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Sheila Reid
VIOLIN + VIOLA
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Audrey White
VIOLIN + VIOLA
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Luis Torres
VIOLIN + PIANO
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Marilyn Butler
VIOLIN
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Inna Muravnik
PIANO
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Christon Carney
VOICE
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Stephanie Monteiro
VOICE
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Scott Daugherty
TRUMPET
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Lori Hawke
THEATRE
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Brenda Lau
SINGING + SONGWRITING
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Stephanie Ochieng
UKULELE + VOICE
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Kamal Ritter
PERCUSSION + DRUMS
Meet the Staff
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Nick Adams
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
From Anderson, SC, Nick is a lifelong musician (piano, organ, and trombone) and career arts administrator. His family (wife, two daughters) and faith is his joy, and he can be found with a good book or playing golf in his spare time.
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Stephanie Monteiro
PROGRAMS MANAGER
Stephanie is a first-generation Brazilian-American vocalist with a passion for building community through music. She was born and raised in Central Mass and finds joy in the culture and community she has here.
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Kristjon Imperio
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Kristjon is a Boston-born musician (organ, piano, and composition) who finds meaning and purpose through his work as an administrator. Beyond music, he takes joy in his faith, his family, and the study of philosophy.
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Brenda Lau
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
Originally from Panama City, Brenda is a Chinese-Panamanian singer-songwriter, Berklee graduate, and community educator. She finds joy in using the transformative power of music to inspire her students and underserved communities, and she can often be found writing soundtracks for films or performing onstage.
Board of Directors
Janaki Moni, President
Darryl Caffee, Treasurer
Gavin Jones, Secretary
Barbara Groves
Locations
The School offers private lessons at our home location at All Saints Church on Irving Street. Some limited options are also available in West Boylston and Shrewsbury. Music Together classes are available in Auburn, West Boylston, Sterling, and in Worcester at Emanuel Lutheran.
Join Our Team
We're grateful for everyone who's interested in making music part of Pakachoag's mission. If you've wondered what it's like to teach here, support our students, or help run a music school that's genuinely rooted in its community, you’ve found your people.
If you're interested in working with us down the road, we'd love to hear from you. Drop us a line at admin@pakmusic.org, tell us what drew you here, and what kind of work excites you. We keep those messages close, and we'll reach out when something fits.
In the meantime, explore what we do. Visit a lesson. Attend a performance. Get a sense of the people and the place. That's often the best way to know if Pakachoag feels like home.
Faculty Positions
We have immediate openings for piano, guitar, violin, and percussion. But even if you teach another instrument, we’re happy to review your materials at any time.
Administrative Positions
Right now, we don't have open positions. But we know great people come around at unexpected moments, and we'd rather stay connected than miss you.
FAQs
Have Questions? We’ve Got Answers! Explore our FAQs to learn more about Pakachoag Music School’s programs, registration process, tuition, financial aid, and what to expect as a student.