Alison S. Barr Music

Now Adding ZOOM! Please email me at abarr54@verizon.net if you would like to have your lesson on ZOOM!

We are now, until further notice, moving to FULL-TIME REMOTE INSTRUCTION! This will not be the same as in–person lessons, of course, but it will be a new and different opportunity for all of us, me included!

Please let me know whether you wish to use SKYPE or FACETIME (Apple – to – Apple)

1) For SKYPE, I am at +1 781-582-7245

Several of you have signed on already – thank you!       

For FACETIME  – I need the cell number you wish to use.  High School students, I can go directly to your cells if you/your parents give me that permission – I just need the number.   Please email it to me at abarr54@verizon.net

2) Your INTERNET Connection

I’ve had my internet connection upgraded to insure a strong and continuous connection during the busiest times.  If your piano room doesn’t have the best WI-FI, you can certainly try to set-up using a keyboard (if you have one). 
I also bought online an ethernet connect and cord that runs from my studio to my modem, but I know that could be tough for some.  Let me know if you need more information on this.
Please rest assured that you will likely be able see me and have my feed, and we’ll do our best if yours is not perfect.  If we can’t connect at all, then we’ll figure something else out. 

3) PLACEMENT of Device/Camera

My computer is placed on the TREBLE end of the piano.  It would be great if I can see your face, upper body, arms, hands and most of keyboard. Please test this well BEFORE your lesson so you know where to place the camera.

4) PREPARATION

Please have all your music ready, good lighting and A PENCIL.  Please keep all loud pets or rock bands 😆 out of the room during the time of the lesson. For younger children, a parent might want to stay within earshot in case anything is needed.I have tried to assemble as much of your music as I can, but I might need you to screenshot and send one of your pieces to my cell during the lesson. 

5) LESSON TIMING

 I will contact or call you on your desired platform at ABOUT the time of your regular lesson!  I will try to stay on time, but don’t worry if I’m a minute or two behind.

I will quickly get back to you to answer any questions you may have.  I’m learning also and I know there will be glitches, but we’ll move forward together!
Thanks so much for your positive support and understanding and please take care-
Alison Barr

Viennese Tales – Beethoven, Schubert & The Art of Musical Storytelling.

Performed by Ellyses Kuan, piano and Julie Reimann, cello
Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 7 p.m. at the James Library in Norwell

I am thrilled to let you know about an upcoming concert by my friends in The Duo Amie chamber group.  Ellyses (piano) and Julie (cello) are accomplished and expressive concert artists!  They’ve offered to designate these concerts as benefits for American Voices YES Academy, the program through which I teach in Beirut.
The program is wonderful! And the concert is closely – at the James Library in Norwell!  
This is such a generous and lovely offer from Duo Amie. I would be so happy to see many of you, students and family members, in the audience for either or BOTH of these. You are my studio family, and as such, you are part of the braider world of music making through my students in the Middle East.  I’ll be giving a brief talk about my work in YES Academy and about the American Voices projects all over the world.

Here is the link for ticket purchases or donations:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/viennese-tales-beethoven-schubert-and-the-art-of-musical-storytelling-tickets-81403039683?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Please let me know if you have any questions
Thank you so much for your support!
Alison Barr

This post is quite tardy, but that does not diminish the fantastic commitment and playing by the students below at the Dec. 7th Coffeehouse Fundraiser at First Parish Church in Scituate. We raised about $2650 total to send to Father Bill’s Place, Pine Street Inn and Rosie’s Place!

Participating were: Jacqui O’Leary, Rebecca Murray, Sean Porter, Eliza Mulder, Clayton Mulder, Micah Mulder, Eva Kremer, Alexandra Ning, Martha Bosworth, David Won, Jr., David Won, Sr., Diana Won, Guy Hoffman and Bob, Hoffman. Participating but not pictured: Max Trulby

Congrats to all!!!!!!!!

Congratulations to Lauren Trulby, David Won, Jr., Diana Won, David Won, Sr., Clayton Mulder, Eliza Mulder, Micah Mulder, Amara Mulder, Alexandra Ning, Christian Bury and Kathryn Harrington for participating in the Thanksgiving Playathon on Saturday, Nov. 23 at First Parish in Norwell. Your pledges will all be donated to Father Bill’s, Pine Street Inn and Rosie’s Place, where they will help lots of people – thank you all so much!