The Piano Pedagogues Key
Cary Classic Piano Studio
Located in Cary, North Carolina
Meet Dr. Carol Ann Barry
Through Piano Pedagogues Key International (PKI), Dr. Carol Ann Barry shares her passion for instruction through online courses that help piano instructors improve their teaching skills, and accelerate student learning and development.
As a highly sought-after lecturer and masterclass instructor, Dr. Carol Ann Barry is passionate about helping her fellow piano instructors become more effective at their craft. Her approach draws on over 30 years of experience running a highly successful private piano studio in Cary, North Carolina, that consistently has a waiting list for instruction.
A Nationally Certified Teacher of Piano through the MTNA, Dr. Barry was the recipient of both the 2010 PTG Grant and the MTNA Foundation Teachers Grant. She holds degrees from Old Dominion University, the University of Louisville, and a DMA from James Madison University. Until 2019, Dr. Barry served as a collaborative pianist for the vocal department at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She now is a freelance accompanist in the regional Triangle area.
Dr. Carol Ann Barry’s
Student Success Series
Do you dream of becoming an in-demand piano instructor with engaged, talented students that stay with you beyond middle school? Based on over 30 years of successful instruction, this comprehensive online course will give you the tools you need to get the best out of your students, including those with special needs.
When your students succeed, you succeed.
Recent Blog Posts
Video Performances from Home
Dear Colleagues, My Problem: For several years now, I have taught a lovely family of two girls. No matter how hard I try, I cannot get the oldest girl away from note punching individual notes much too slowly. This results in a never-ending slow and dragging...
Top Ten 20th Century Repertoire Collections for the developing Pianist
TOP TEN 20TH CENTURY REPERTOIRE COLLECTIONS AND PIECES FOR THE DEVELOPING PIANIST by Dr. CAROL ANN BARRY TEN COLLECTIONS: FIRST STEPS FOR BEGINNING PIANISTS (1ST 2 YEARS) Bartok and Kabalevsky Bartok-The First Book for Pianists, Willard Palmer, Editor, Alfred...
Theory Book Review–Kim Johnson Series
After many years of using the same theory series, I decided it was time to make a change to a different series. I decided on Basics of Keyboard Theory by Julie McIntosh Johnson. A self published series, it is available for purchase on Amazon.com. There are 10 books...
Workshops & Masterclasses
Offer your gathering of teachers the opportunity to learn how to successfully reach and engage students of all ages and skill levels. Dr. Barry offers workshops and masterclasses on a broad range of music education topics, and has presented many events, including the College Music Society, the World Piano Pedagogy Conference, the Colorado State MTA, and the North Carolina MTA.
Cary Classic Piano Studio
Dr. Carol Ann Barry offers piano lessons, as space becomes available, in 45 or 60 minute lengths in her private piano studio in Cary, North Carolina. Additional length lessons are offered for an accelerated program for students interested in participating in upper level competitive events.
Three recitals are offered each year in addition to participation in multi-level events and festivals offered through the Music Teachers National Association and the Cary-Apex Piano Teachers Association.