Piano Classic Carolina
Specializing in Intermediate and Advanced Students
Serving Summerville, South Carolina–Cane Bay and Nexton
Online Private and Group Lessons Available
Meet Dr. Carol Ann Dr. Carol Ann Barry
Piano Classic Carolina
Summerville, SC–Cane Bay and Nexton
Dr. Barry shares her passion for instruction through private and online lessons that motivate and inspire.
She specializes in intermediate and advanced students, preparing them for local, regional, and national competitions and festivals.
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 studio.
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.
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
Inspire Your Intermediate Students to Grow –Summerville Studio
Picture: Dr. Barry and pianist Chloe Li audition for the North Carolina Symphony Youth Concerto Audition Lessons that inspire and grow intermediate students! Summerville, SC. Studio is available to Nexton and Cane Bay....
Elite International Music Competition Regional Audition in Charleston
Great News! The Elite International music Competition has added a new regional center in Charleston, SC. Regional Director: Dr. Carol Ann Barry cabarry@eliteinternationalmusiccompetition@google.com or pianopedki@gmail.com Date of Audition: November 14th, beginning at...
Dr. Carol Ann Barry
Recital of Gratitude at Hopper Piano Company https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZeB0VP_2ZA&list=PLD7HVp1_yhwIhFLVLJxhL7J-pO59FRcLh
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.
Piano Classic Carolina Studio
Dr. Carol Ann Barry offers piano lessons, as space becomes available, in 45 or 60 minute lengths. Lesson options include both online and live sessions. 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 offerered both in Cary, NC and Summervilles, SC Further information is available in the Piano Studio drop down menu.