Adult Guitar Student from Dudley
Maria first came to Pakachoag in 2011 while in High School to take clarinet lessons. 
We were very happy that Maria stayed with us through the end of High School…. AND…then, Maria came back!
Following graduation from Anna Maria College in Paxton, Maria has returned to 
take guitar lessons each week with Jeff Dostal. In addition to her music pursuits, Maria is also pursuing additional studies in library science.
Maria reflects…
I continue to take lessons at Pakachoag because I want to nurture my passion for music in the supportive environment that I grew up in. Through my studies at college, I’ve found that taking music lessons at Pakachoag gave me something else to focus on besides all the school work and helps relax me after a long day of studying.
What I like most about my Pakachoag teacher, Jeff is his openness to just go with the flow and helping me pick what material I want to study as it aligns with my interests. There was one moment at Pakachoag that stood out to me, last year, when I performed in the guitar recital, I ended up sounding the last chord to the song perfectly and letting it ring out. In that moment, I felt alive with the music, and a momentary sense of peace.
Amazing how music can do that! Alive with music, but peaceful and so much more. We’re really happy Maria is back at Pakachoag! May all your music-making and enjoyment continue, for life.
