Classic Piano Carolinas
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Helping Students Reach Their Musical Potential
Classic Piano Carolina serves students both remotely and live in two locations–Cary, North Carolina, and Summerville, South Carolina. In this studio, Dr. Carol Ann Barry teaches students age 4 through collegiate level.
An interactive online program is offered for intermediate students aspiring to advance to more challenging repertoire. Weekly one hour online sessions develop both the repertoire and technical skills necessary to move students through the intermediate levels. Once students have an understanding of the practice and technical skills in the intermediate level, they may progress to private sessions in the Summerville area. Additional videos are provided on a regular basis to enhance the online lesson experience. All students have the opportunity to play in two live studio recitals in the Summerville area, performances through the local and state music teachers associations.
Private lessons are offered in 45 or 60 minute lengths. 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, the National Guild Auditions. Students may participate in North Carolina through Raleigh Piano Teachers Association, and the state affiliate, NCMTA. Summerville students participate locally through Charleston Music Teachers Association, and the state affiliate, SCMTA.
As students advance through the intermediate and advanced repertoire, exciting opportunities are avaialable through online competitions and the Elite International Piano Competition that offers students the opportunity to perform in an honors recital in New York City at Carnegie Hall or Merkin Hall.
VISION OF Classic Piano Carolinas:
Engaging teaching strives to develop each student to their potential. Each student should progress through the intermediate levels and into early advanced repertoire through both effective practice approaches and a robust technical program that develops the skills necessary to play advancing repertoire successfully.
Musicianship
Students are provided with goal-oriented, intensive, and progressive year-round curriculum that will encourage playing and musicianship levels to develop in a positive environment. Challenging repertoire across all musical periods are assigned early in the student’s program. Theory and technique are an important part of an expansive curriculum.
Performance
Three yearly recitals, group musicale and repertoire classes and festivals help students remain focused throughout the year. When appropriate, students are offered local, state and regional opportunities to participate in competitions.
Excellence
Willing students are offered an opportunity to develop at an impressive page. Classic Piano Carolinas offers a place for students and their families who wish to make a genuine effort to learn to play the piano well and make music creatively within their best ability.
Let’s Get Started
You can contact Dr. Carol Ann Barry with any questions, inquiries, or to schedule an interview. Please fill out my online student inquiry form.
