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Adam Barley

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I am a faculty instructor at the University of Hartford’s Hartt School and a multi-disciplinary music educator with over 15 years of teaching, recording, and professional experience. My background spans guitar, piano, voice, music production, electronic composition, and artist development. I hold a Master’s Degree in Music (Vocal Pedagogy & Performance) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education. My approach blends conservatory-level technique with a modern, creative, highly personalized training style. Whether a student is pursuing classical foundations, songwriting, electronic production, or simply building confidence, I design a pathway that fits their goals and learning style. My teaching is supportive, intuitive, structured, and results-driven. I help students build strong musicianship, healthy technique, expressive ability, and a lifelong connection to their instrument. If you’re looking for a patient, highly skilled, university-level instructor who can accelerate your musical growth, I’d be happy to work with you. Please note: While I live and teach in the Hartford region, all new students are currently being accepted for virtual lessons only due to my active teaching load.
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Hired 61 times

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17 years in business

Business hours

SunClosedMon10:00 am - 1:00 pm

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2018

Services offered
Interested musical styles

Rock

Blues

Country

Folk

Guitar type

Acoustic

Electric

Work location

My customers travel to me

Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Greg H.

Mar 7, 2021

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Adam has been great for our 6 yr old son as he begins his guitar journey. Adam stresses the fundamentals, is encouraging and follows up on weekly lessons in creative ways. If you are getting started please consider Adam as your teacher!

Details: 6 - 9 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

Guitar Lessons
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Don W.

Jan 10, 2020

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Adam clearly knows what he is doing and has lots of knowledge to share. He articulates very well and is great at leading you through exercises. Highly recommend for voice/singing lessons!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training; some self-taught experience • R&B • Rap • Musical theater • Rock • Gospel • What the teacher recommends • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location

Singing Lessons
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Tania P.

Jul 19, 2017

Our boys, 12 and 14 have been taking weekly lessons with Mr. Adam for 1 1/2 years. In that time he has built a solid foundation and instilled a love for guitar within each of them. Adam is relaxed, friendly, patient, motivating, easy to work with and has a great sense of humor. With Adam's gift for teaching and his passion for music our boys look forward to each lesson. We highly recommend Mr. Adam, you won't be disappointed!
Adam Barley's reply
Thank you so much Tania!!
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Susan M.

Jul 11, 2017

Hope has enjoyed her lessons with Adam! Having the flexibility to learn both piano and guitar from Adam has been awesome and allows for more variety in her lessons.
Adam Barley's reply
Thank you Susie!!
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Matthew T.

Aug 29, 2021

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Adam is an excellent teacher he will help you in whatever facet of music you’re interested in rather it be singing or songwriting

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No, the student cannot read music • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • What the teacher recommends • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location

Adam Barley's reply
Thank you, Matt!
Singing Lessons
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