Vermont’s Premier Performance Based Music School

From your first private lesson to a live set at a real venue. We provide the mentorship, community, and a stage for musicians of all ages.

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Meet the Team

  • A man with long hair, sunglasses, and a beard playing an electric guitar outdoors, wearing a short-sleeved, patterned shirt.

    Pete Cornell

    FOUNDER & MUSIC DIRECTOR

  • A bearded man playing drums with a cymbal and a snare drum, outdoors in black and white.

    Brandon Terzakis

    GENERAL MANAGER

  • A man with long brown hair wearing a striped navy blue and gray shirt, holding a clarinet, smiling in a music studio surrounded by musical equipment and framed pictures.

    Avery Cooper

    MULTI-INSTRUMENT INSTRUCTOR

  • Young man sitting on a black office chair holding a white electric guitar, in a room with multiple guitars hanging on the wall, computer, music equipment, and a dog lying on the floor.

    Will Downey

    GUITAR INSTRUCTOR

  • A woman with pink hair lying on a checkered blanket at the beach, decorated with flowers and letter beads spelling "LOVE".

    JANÉA HUDSON

    VOCAL/PIAN0/GUITAR INSTRUCTOR

  • A man wearing a baseball cap and headphones is playing a keyboard in a dimly lit environment with green lighting.

    Matt Weinstein

    PIANO INSTRUCTOR

  • Woman smiling in a museum, holding a violin bow, with sculptures displayed in the background.

    Annabel Davies

    VIOLIN INSTRUCTOR

  • A man with curly hair and a beard playing an electric guitar on stage, illuminated by colorful stage lights with a striped backdrop.

    Will Sturcke

    GUITAR INSTRUCTOR

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Why Families Love Peak Music

“I can't recommend Peak Music enough! My boys (ages 10 and 12) love going to piano and bass lessons each week, and are enthusiastic about practicing at home. The emphasis is much less on route memorization and my kids have both loved learning how to improvise.... it's really a true love of music-making that shines through here! Better yet, they continue giving lessons throughout the summer. We are so lucky to have them in our community!”

— Olivia

"When Peak Music came to town last summer, I enrolled my daughter in weekly classes to help her stay engaged and socialize. What I didn't expect was how much she would love it and how inspired she'd be to continue learning music. She's always excited before and after class! She started with the Foundations of Music and then took the Ukulele Explorers class. Now, she's set on mastering the ukulele before moving to guitar. The instructors are fantastic — they’ve built her confidence and made learning fun. We're so grateful for the positive impact Peak Music has had on her musical journey!"

— Melanie

“As a long time Lamoille county resident I have always found the lack of local musical instruction disturbing. So, when I saw that Stowe was to have a new music school in town, I wasted no time in signing up myself and my son for drum lessons. The experience has been great! Pete & Brandon have assembled a great team in a clean, professional studio. Whether you look to improve your own skills or pass along the gift of music to your child, reach out to Peak Music. I am so glad I did!”

— Mike