Ms. Khyochano has worked extensively in the field of music education in Nagaland and abroad. She is currently:

• President, Nagaland Piano Teachers Association.
• Area Representative, Trinity College London.
• Board Member, Western Music Teachers Association (WMTA India www.wmea.in).
• Founder,  Brillante! the Nagaland Piano Festival.
• Recipient of the prestigious Governor’s Award for Music in Nagaland 2008.

She has worked and toured in several countries in the following capacities- Worship Director of Queenstown Baptist Church Singapore; Music Director of Jampa Music Studio and Patana International School (Laos); Conductor- International Women’s Choir Laos, Hornbill Choir, Naga Choir Amsterdam, Messiah Children’s Choir; Accompanist for Kingsmen (acclaimed male vocal ensemble).

She is also a composer and arranger having worked and performed across various music genres ranging from classical, contemporary, to indigenous folk music.  Her gift and calling have led her to work with leaders of nations as well as grass-root music lovers across the countries in which she feels blessed to have worked. In her capacity as a pioneer western music expert within her state and the North East, she has instructed and mentored many classical, contemporary as well as indigenous musicians and performers. Her contributions were recognized by the state government when she was chosen to recieve the prestigious Governor’s Award for Music in Nagaland in 2008. She feels privileged to play a role in supporting future generation of Naga musicians achieve their destiny in making a mark in the world through their gifts.

Outside of work, Khyo is a single mother who  loves to spend time with family and friends and travel. She serves with the worship band and the Kingdom Kids Choir at Faith Harvest Church Kohima.