The program is stellar and the teachers are outstanding! Pakachoag is reaching out to expand its gift of music to a widen community of diverse ethnicities.
Pakachoag music school is a hidden gem in the heart of Worcester. Their Suzuki violin program is second to none and their faculty contains highly credentialed teachers covering anything and everything from piano, guitar, clarinet, and harp. You can't find a better music school.
Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester has been serving the greater Worcester area for almost 40 years! Students have gone on to careers in music, medicine, education and innovation. An education in music is an education for life. I am pleased to have been part of the faculty for 24 years, watching the school grow and improve with each passing year.
My son missed out on learning how to play the Recorder due to the Pandemic so I reached out to Pakachoag Music School and they took my son under their wing and taught him how to play. He loves it there and the people are very welcoming. My son had such a wonderful experience we signed on to continue learning this school year.
My twins (age 3.5) both took part in the Music Together program. We LOVED going to weekly music class and they would recall the songs throughout the week in the car. We were very impressed with ease of registration, musicianship of the instructors, materials chosen were perfect for this age group and we were so happy to have the CD to listen to outside of class. I would recommend Pakachoag and their programs to anyone!
I have been involved with Pakachoag Music School for over a dozen years, as a member of the Board of Directors--and, more importantly, taking my grandson to Music Together classes for more than 5 years. I wish there had been a music school like Pakachaog in my hometown when I was growing up. Arts education is so important to a child's overall development--now more than ever. Pakachoag fulfills its mission of providing quality, affordable music education for all, and instills a lifelong love of music in its students. My little one has benefited so much for his classes. He has gained confidence. He looks forward to the start of each new semester. And...I think I have enjoyed the classes as much as he does! Pakachoag is a wonderful asset to the greater Worcester community.
I am a senior citizen learning to play violin in my retirement. I take weekly private lessons at Pakachoag Music School. My teacher is very patient, makes lessons fun and motivates me to practice daily. If you want to play an instrument I recommend Pakachoag Music School.
As a Board member for over 4 years, I have seen what a wonder music education Pakachoag has provided its students of all ages from the little kids in the Music Together program, the school age students taking voice and instrument instruction to our adult students taking up music lessons for the first time or brushing up on their music skills. Pakachoag remained a vibrant center for music education during the pandemic and gave our students something wonderful to focus on during such a trying time, thanks to our dedicated music instructors!
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Enthusiastic instructors and a wide array of programs keep the interest of students of all ages. Music education provides opportunities for students to experience challenges and develop perseverance and practical life skills.
I've been a part of Pakachoag Music School for years, and can't say enough good things about it. The Executive Director is so committed to their mission to provide music for LIFE. The school serves ALL ages and has amazing programs, from 'Music Together', which is for toddlers, to traditional music lessons for older children up to adulthood. The instructors are excellent and the environment is very supportive and caring. They even offer lessons non-traditional instruments like Sitar and the Harp! Way to go, Pakachoag Music School!
Easy to work with. Great experience for my child. Look forward to a long future with the school. Quality music and instruction. Highly recommend
My son took trumpet lessons with Scott at Pakachoag Music School this summer and it was such a wonderful experience! He was able to really cater to his skill level and his interests! What 10 year old boy doesn't want to learn music from Star Wars. We were very impressed by the new location of the school and the quality of instruction!
Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester (as it's now known) is more than just a music school, it is a huge contributor to the arts and culture scene of Greater Worcester. The teachers are incredibly talented and dedicated to providing the best musical instruction possible. The staff is warm and welcoming. The classes are diverse and offer lessons to all age and skill levels. The students, who participate in many recitals throughout the year, learn how to play and how to perform and, most importantly, the importance of a musical education.
I joined Pakachoag Community Music School, now known as Pakachoag School of Greater Worcester, as its second staff member after the original director back in 1982. From its very beginning and it continues through today, the school's major mission was to provide a quality music experience for students from infancy through senior citizens. To achieve this goal, only highly experienced faculty were hired. Even through its growing pains (lack of space, lack of funds) the school managed to maintain its highest quality standards. After four years, my career took me elsewhere, but when I returned as a member of the Board of Directors in the school's 25th year, I was amazed at the growth it had experienced and still maintained the absolute highest quality standards in music education. The current director has been with the school for approximately 18 years and is the most professional and dedicated person I know. My two-year-old granddaughter is currently enrolled in the Music Together Class and her mother insists it is the best possible experience she could be having at this time. All one needs to do to experience these high standards is to attend one of the student or faculty recitals or an alumni concert. They speak for themselves.
Three years ago, the concert series for which I served as managing director sponsored a concert by the students at Pakachoag Music School. I was absolutely amazed--no, blown away!--by the skill level and stage presence of these young musicians. As an artist manager myself, I took a keen interest in the quality of music education being provided in my own community. It is so terribly important to nurture and appreciation for the arts and culture in our young people--as well as encouraging the full expression of their creativity and talent--and this is exactly what Pakachoag does.
My 2-year old daughter takes Music Together classes each week and loves the program. It's a great way for her to sing, dance, play instruments, and interact with other toddlers. After seeing her grow in this program, I became a donor to PakMusic's annual campaign. It is obvious that the school believes in each child's ability to learn through music. I would highly recommend the Music Together program to anyone that wants to have fun with their little one!!