Guitar with Barry

LESSONS AT A GLANCE

• Barry has been playing guitar for over 20 years and teaching for over two decades
• Degree in music from the University of Moorhead
• He has performed in many live groups
• Spots open now on Thursdays only ( changes often)
• Barry graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead with a Bachelor of Arts in Music, cum laude. At MSUM, I studied jazz guitar performance, classical guitar, live sound reinforcement, recording, and history of music. During my time in Moorhead, Minnesota, I taught private lessons at Marguerite’s Music, where I developed my passion for teaching music by sharing my knowledge with so many music-hungry students. After graduating, I planted my roots in Duluth, Minnesota, and taught many students and worked in the Music Industry for 12 years. Duluth is where I developed my music curriculum and “Teaching to Teach Yourself” philosophy. In Duluth, I taught guitar and bass lessons, sold and ordered music gear, and developed some of my most treasured relationships at Great Northern Music Centers. I also instructed at the John Duss Music Conservatory, Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College, and started my own lesson school from home. I played in and recorded with a blues band, recorded 2 albums as an acoustic duo, and performed many gigs with both groups. In 2013, my young family of four and our trustworthy pup moved to Sauk Rapids to be closer to family. I am excited to come back to instructing guitar to all ages and all types of music at Rocktown Music.

Whether you or your child is a visual, kinesthetic, or auditory learner, Barry will be able to pick up on his students’ learning ability and shape his lessons around what works best for his students, at a state-accredited level. His focus on education, followed by his musical passion, creates a learning environment for the student to excel.

• Based on your needs, lessons are typically encouraged weekly to biweekly. However, many of our teachers are flexible.
• To schedule a lesson, please contact Rocktown Music at (320) 257-7676 or through rocktownmusic@gmail.com.