About

Private music instruction on Cape Cod. Offering guitar, piano, bass, and drum lessons. All ages. All levels. All experiences.

Joe Baer Briggs Magnant

About

Introduction - I am currently accepting students of all skill levels and ages. I believe engaging with a diverse pool of students makes me a better teacher and mentor for all. No matter your age, skill level, experience, or goals, I will commit to creating the best experience for learning music I can. My mantra since 2006 has been that you are “Never too little, late, or great” for private music instruction.

General Private Instruction - Starting this year (2025), I am accepting private students for the first time in five years. Visit the “Contact” page to inquire about private instruction for guitar, piano, bass, and drums. Music production, songwriting, music theory, and composition instruction lessons are also available.

Festival Audition Prep - All-Cape, Southeast District, Massachusetts auditions…

College Audition Prep - For students planning on auditioning for college music programs, instruction is limited to contemporary music (non-classical).

Background

I grew up in Southern Vermont, where I benefited from a thriving music education department. I have over 25 years of professional private music teaching experience, combined with professional performance, and high-level academic International-Baccalaureate training, and academic teaching experience.

Current Experience

Sturgis Public Charter High School - IB Music Teacher, Jazz Band & Choir Director
(A U.S. Blue Ribbon School and ranked 28th nationally and 1st in Massachusetts by Newsweek)

Past Experience

Berklee College of Music - Magna Cum Laude graduate
Cape Symphony & Conservatory - Teaching faculty
Baer’s Music Service LLC - Owner and operator of a private music instruction business in Berkeley, California
Professional Performing Musician - Over 30 releases on record labels throughout the U.S.
The Guitarist’s Palette - Author of a 200+ page method book