Paulo Cardozo was born in Maracaibo, Venezuela. He is a music historian and oboe player who is passionate about teaching and music. He is also a bookworm, avid moviegoer and dancer.

Kyle Langlois is a professional musician from Western MA, and a two-time graduate of Berklee College of Music, (BM: Performance in Boston, MA and MM: Contemporary Performance (Production Concentration) in Valencia, Spain). Whether focusing on performing, production, songwriting, or education, Kyle lives and breathes music, as his passions pull him to explore all corners of the industry, and to spread his admiration of the arts with everyone and anyone. Personally, Kyle strives to spread positivity and peace, gaining new and invigorating experiences to shape his view of the world, while aiming to be a voice for all.

Currently, Kyle splits his time into different facets of music. He has been performing throughout New England for over a decade, and lately has been involved in the musical theater and pit orchestra scene as a guitarist, bassist and pianist across Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Kyle also enjoys writing music and sharing his stories with listeners across the globe; in 2022, his Masters’ Thesis Project at Berklee Valencia consisted of a self-produced album “Fly Now” and a live concert showcasing new arrangements of his original songs. Lastly, Kyle is entering the education field, teaching private guitar and music lessons remotely and in-studio, and getting into his own classrooms in schools and programs in his communities.

Kyle is enthusiastic to share his love for music and education at the Community Music School of Springfield, and he is eager to support you in reaching your musical ambitions! Offering technical skills and instrumental lessons, songwriting and production guidance, and insights into the professional music industry from his own experiences, Kyle aims to prove the Community Music School’s philosophy that “Music is for everyone” through exploration and open creativity!

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If you are hungry to deeply learn the musical language, inspired to explore different facets of music, and hoping to utilize music to make an impact on your life and those around you!

Kyle’s Student Testimonials

“Kyle makes an effort to get to know my style and goals.” – Stella Bouchard

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Nicole Vega is a Chilean violinist and passionate music educator whose work bridges the worlds of performance and pedagogy. Originally from Santiago, she has dedicated her career to nurturing young musicians and expanding access to quality music education.

Nicole’s teaching experience spans private instruction, orchestral leadership, and community outreach. While living in Temuco, Chile, she served as the music coordinator at a local high school, where she taught violin, viola, and conducted the school’s beginner orchestra. Her holistic approach to teaching focused on both individual growth and ensemble collaboration. Later, during her graduate studies at Florida State University, she was a member of the university’s graduate string quartet, which collaborated with Sinfonia Gulf Coast to present interactive educational performances in schools across the Destin area—bringing classical music to life through storytelling and audience engagement.

As a performer, Nicole maintains an active presence in both modern and historical performance circles. She earned her Bachelor’s degree at Montclair State University, studying with Mary Ann Mumm, and her Master’s degree at Florida State University, where she was the teaching assistant to Corinne Stillwell. She has performed in festivals such as Campos do Jordão (Brazil), Brevard Music Center (North Carolina), and was recently selected as a fellow for **Sphinx Ignite 2025**.

Nicole has also developed a strong profile in historical performance practice, studying baroque violin with Theresa Salomon and Karin Cuellar, and performing at festivals including Música Antigua FEMUSC (Brazil), Tafelmusik (Canada), Clarion Collegium Week (NYC), Festival de Música Antigua de Medellín (Colombia), Berwick Academy at the Oregon Bach Festival, the Baroque Performance Institute at Oberlin, and selected as a fellow by ARTEK in NYC in 2025 and 2026. Nicole continues to explore the intersection of education and performance, believing that both are essential to building meaningful, inclusive musical experiences.

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“You are looking for a way to express yourself other than with words.”

Regina Krawiec is a soprano born and raised in Springfield, MA. She obtained her BA from Vassar College where she majored in music, studying voice with countertenor Drew Minter. Alongside performing, Regina is deeply interested in vocal pedagogy and firmly believes in approaching vocal technique instruction in an ethical, “no harm done first” manner. Although her primary genre is opera, Regina is also able to perform and teach other vocal styles, including: r&b, pop, musical theatre, gospel, jazz, and so on. She believes in teaching her students a strong foundational technique, which can then be applied to achieve whatever sound they may wish to create. Some of Regina’s best childhood and adolescent memories include taking piano and voice lessons at CMSS, and she is excited to be returning as a voice faculty member. Lastly, Regina is also an actor, and recently performed the role of “Deacon Francis” in The Hanover Theatre Repertory Company’s production of “Much Ado About Nothing.”
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If you are ready to build a vocal confidence, strong technique, and artistry rooted in joy and authentic self-expression.

Regina’s Student Testimonials

“She gives good clear instructions to help me learn.” – Stella Bouchard

Ava D’Agostino is a soprano and music educator with a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from SUNY Fredonia and a Master’s degree in Voice Performance from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. With nine years of teaching experience, she has held various roles, including choral director, private voice instructor, and early childhood music educator. She currently teaches private voice at the Community Music School of Springfield and throughout the greater Western Massachusetts area.

As a performer, Ava’s operatic credits include The Fire/Nightingale in Ravel’s L’enfant et les sortilèges and the Witch/Mother in Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel.

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If you are curious about your singing potential, interested in voice technique/how it works, and/or just want to sing to have fun! We can focus on music literacy and learn to sight sing, or focus more on learning repertoire and getting comfortable performing it. In my lessons, it is important to me that my students enjoy the songs they are singing, so whatever genre/song serves your vocal/musical growth while being enjoyable, we can work with it.

Kyle La Fleur is a University of Massachusetts: Amherst graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Flute Performance. His notable teachers include Elaine Saloio and Cobus du Toit. He is a performing member of the Tuesday Morning Music Club in Springfield and a frequent guest artist with the vocal duo, Bella Voce. He loves to perform just as much as he loves to teach. Kyle is a knowledge seeker and a perfectionist which is the foundation of his ever-growing skillset. His favorite part about teaching is the amount of things he learns from his students, regardless of the student’s level, that shape him into a better musician. Kyle eagerly joined Sonido Musica in 2022.

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If you want to build a healthy, sustainable vocal technique that lets you sing your favorite songs.

Julia’s Student Testimonials

“Julia es una profesora excelente y enseña canciones bilingues es muy linda. Nos encantan las clases se nota la planeacion y la transicion de las actividades de la clase es muy divertida . Julia has a great energy es muy alegre.”

“Always on time and keeps the class moving at a steady pace, We love the classes, they are so much fun with a variety of songs, instruments and props”

“Leora loves how Ms. Julia ” goes into the closet” and brings out all kinds of cool musical learning instruments. I love how she engages everyone and creates such a positive, uplifting and comfortable atmosphere perfect for fostering learning and making the kids feel safe to learn and participate!”

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If you want to explore music with a fun, approachable instrument! Whatever your goals are, whether you want to play jazz, in an orchestra, or just want to create some music, I will work with you to accomplish your goals and while having a good time along the way.

Michael Stewart has performed to great acclaim throughout the United States, Europe, and South America as solo pianist and collaborative pianist alike. In addition to his duties as a music teacher at Enfield High School in Connecticut, Mr. Stewart is currently collaborative pianist and vocal coach at Juilliard’s Pre-College Vocal Arts Camp in Orlando each summer, music faculty at the Sarasota Music Conservatory in Florida, and most recently music faculty at the Community Music School of Springfield in Massachusetts.

Mr. Stewart’s multifaceted career has spanned everything from performing solo piano recitals, making concerto appearances with dozens of orchestras, and maintaining a bustling private piano teaching studio online and in-person to performing chamber music, directing musical theater and opera productions, choral conducting, vocal coaching, songwriting, and utilizing music technology, recording equipment, and digital audio workstations to enhance the artistry of his students and colleagues.

Michael received a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance at the University of Utah and two Master of Music degrees in Piano Performance and Collaborative Piano respectively at Mannes Conservatory in New York City. Whenever Mr. Stewart is not busy with his musical activities, you may find him hiking, reading, baking, traveling, or playing with his pack of Siberian huskies.