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I’ve always been surrounded by music all of my life!
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About
We are Melodic Fruit, a music studio for professional recording and music lessons! I’m the founder Chris Barry, a music producer and teacher of over 10+ years. We help artists and musicians with tools to push their career farther, and we are set out to help our music community come together.
Between our 2 locations, located in Shrewsbury & Boston, we have openings in several services. We also offer remote and online services with a personal 1-on-1 touch, in addition of a wide variety of YouTube videos and tutorials.
We are always here to answer any and all questions you may have!
Overview
Hired 77 times
Serves Dorchester, MA
Background checked
6 employees
3 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.
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2025
Services offered
Musical style
Classical
Pop
Work location
My customers travel to me
I travel to my customers
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
Excellent 4.9
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Jonathan S.
Mar 22, 2026
Hired on Thumbtack
It was easy to find a tutor with Melodic Fruit. They helped find a time that worked and she is great with our kids. Looking forward to even more!
(Also, they are organizing a recital - even more than we bargained for!)
Details: Younger than 6 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training • Pop • Yes, the student has a keyboard • I'm flexible • My home, venue, etc.
Piano Lessons
Shannon V.
Jul 12, 2026
Hired on Thumbtack
Andrew has been a wonderful guitar teacher for my teenage son. He is kind, patient, and really took the time to get to know my son and his interests. He often asks what type of music and songs he is listening to and uses those interests to make the lessons engaging and personalized.
Living in the city can make parking difficult, but Andrew has always been flexible and willing to park farther away to make lessons work.
Melodic Fruit (and owner Chris) has been responsive and professional. Whenever we needed to reschedule or make up a lesson, it was handled promptly and smoothly. We have had a positive experience so far and would definitely recommend both Andrew and Melodic Fruit.
Details: 14 - 17 years old • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • My home, venue, etc.
Guitar Lessons
Samuel W.
Oct 16, 2024
Hired on Thumbtack
I’m starting piano lessons as an adult and Melodic Fruit has been great about finding out my goals and setting up a plan specific to me. I’m really enjoying it so far! Would recommend
Details: 26 - 44 years old • Yes, the student can read music • 2 - 4 yrs of formal training • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a keyboard • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Piano Lessons
Brian W.
Sep 6, 2024
Hired on Thumbtack
Chris has been teaching my son Piano for a little over a year now and we are extremely pleased. My son loves learning from him, looks forward to his lesson every week, and is making tremendous progress. We attended Melodic Fruit's recital in May (he'll perform next year) and you could feel his passion and excitement watching/helping his students perform. He is the real deal and I cant recommend him enough if you or someone you know is interested in learning to play an instrument.
Details: 10 - 13 years old • Yes, the student can read music • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • Classical • Yes, the student has a piano • 45 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet) • At the pro’s location
Piano Lessons
Maria J.
2 weeks ago
Thank you!! I will encourage the family that received the lessons to fill out the survey.
I can only speak to the ease of payment/ communication and your generosity and for that I give you ten stars.
Thank you!
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Chris Barry