Office Staff
Patrick Lapinski
Owner, Drums, Percussion
Patrick is one of the owners of Noteworthy Academy of Music. He has a B. A. in Music Education with a concentration in Classical Percussion from William Paterson University. Patrick has been teaching drums, percussion, guitar, ukulele, bass, and piano for over thirteen years while still performing in professional bands, musicals, orchestras, and the Bethany Church Worship Team.
Rebecca Lapinski
Owner, Piano, Voice
Rebecca is one of the owners of Noteworthy Academy of Music. She has a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from Montclair State University and has been teaching voice, piano, and acting for over a decade. Her students have gone on to play in the Papermill Playhouse Conservatory, been on the Bethany Worship Team, earned leading roles, and they all learn to use their skills to the fullest!
Tori Palin
Senior Office Manager
Tori received her BFA in Musical Theatre from Montclair State University. She is a professional theatre artist and director. Her most recent performance credits include the 25th Anniversary International/National Tour of RENT, Shows That Shaped Me, her debut solo concert at 54 Below in NYC, and Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman's Broadway-bound musical, and
New York Times Critic's Pick, Harmony.
Kristina Twarkusky
Office Manager & Social Media Coordinator
Kristina holds a BFA in Theatre with a concentration in Stage Management & Audio Production from Montclair State University. Kristina has stage-managed new work initiatives in the New York theater community, called professional dance shows, and has been a part of band, and choir since a young age. She is a proud Central Jersey native who is excited to bring her love of music and the arts to Noteworthy!
Patty Lapinski
Weekend Office Manager
Patty Lapinski helps all of the lessons run smoothly and is in charge of scheduling our new students. Patty also operates a video and photography production company with her husband. Their pictures can be seen on our Website Gallery and in our office!