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Happy New Year 2025!

We are welcoming one or two new adult avocational students to our roster. Our curriculum is thorough, expansive, and exciting. Your goals for growth will be continually monitored and addressed. You’ll be part of vibrant community of adult learners, and benefit from special topic lectures, studio classes, and generous asynchronous support, in addition to your ongoing private lessons. We offer in-person instruction for those within commuting distance of our South Shore Boston studio, and remote instruction for those farther afield.

Please use the “Contact” tab to receive information.

Also: New Video or Audio Evaluation Package now available! Submit your repertoire via audio or video, and receive a comprehensive evaluation. This service is perfect for those who do not desire an ongoing lesson commitment at the moment, or who have something special prepared and want speific feedback!

Use “Contact” above for more information.

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A Whirlwind of Learning Fall/Winter 2024

Please find below a sample of what we’ve studied and accomplished this year so far! Our theme is “Music of the Americas,” so we’re playing music of and researching cultures of Bolivia, Costa Rica, United States, Mexico, Canada, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Argentina, and others. We’ve also particitpaed in several South Shore Music Teachers Events. More updates coming!

TWO Playathons to benefit Father Bill’s/MainSpring Centers, which include housing, meals, emplyment and financial counseling, medical services! We raised nearly $3000.00. Thanks to South Shore Music Teachers Association, First Parishes in Norwell and Scituate, and all who played: Micah, Eliza, Amara, Matt, Linux, Thisbe, Allie, Christian, Naomi, Clayton, Lauren, Winter, and Liam!

South Shore Music Teachers Association

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Alison S. Barr Music Associates

Welcome to our website! We invite you to take a few moments to get acquainted with our philosophy, programs, blog, annual Social Action theme, special events, and especially, with our amazing students. Please use the “Contact Form” for more information. Thank you for your interest!

Alison S. Barr Faculty-Director

Music Teachers National Association Teacher of the Year 2024

Welcome to Fall 2024!

This fall, our theme is “The Americas – Energy, Hope, and Joy!

We’ll be exploring music, history, and cultures from all over America — North, South, Central and The Islands! There’s a wealth of music which we’ve never heard.

We’ll also think about social and political issues, geography, natural resources, challenges and triumphs – all as they contribute to the music we are studying and performing.

An Exciting Spring 2024

Last Day Awards, Duos, and Computer Improvisation!

Adult Sharing and Social – June 11

Composition Book 2024:

A very creative and unique contribution from each student, including a QR code scan of Allie’s improv and Liam’s pieces, being guided by Composer, Kevin Michael Sullivan!

Spring Recital May 26 -James Library

Spring Potpourri Recital – May 19