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      The BAR Institute is an arts-based not-for-profit music education incorporation in its first year of curriculum & workshops.

       

      For more information, please contact us below regarding our curriculum, rates, methods, location, and our various community engagement events.

    • ABOUT

      This is an independent platform making elite education and mentorship accessible.

       

      Everyone learns together in a constructive community environment,

      to develop a base foundation towards professional development.

       

      $10 drop-in workshops run 50 weeks a year.

      These workshops are supplemented with free programming supported for specific communities and more advanced development.

    • WHO ARE WE FOR?

      All Instruments   All Levels   All Perspectives

      Our legacy is our participants and their successes.

      Independence with constructive direction is the key to artistic freedom.

      Our mandate is to guide participants to activate their own development.

       

      This program is for anyone who wants to learn everything.

      This is for the people in love with music with a passion.

       

      We are not here to make money off of independent artists.

      Information cannot be owned... but it's our job to help manage it.

      We are demystifying the art, sharing the best information that we can.

      INSTRUMENTALIST

      Developing

      Is there a disconnected feeling with a new instrument?

       

      Is a lack of technique or knowledge dampening creativity?

       

      Are music lessons too expensive or lacking relevant outcomes?

      BEATMAKER

      Developing

      Is there more guess work than ideal for composing?

       

      Is transition to live shows with artists intimidating?

       

      Is there a lack of communication skills when working with others?

      RAPPER / SINGER

      Developing

      Is writing verses stronger than hooks or vice versa?

       

      Is it a struggle to write an impactful bridge?

       

      Are to 2-chord loops or YouTube beats slowing artistic growth?

      PLAYER / DIRECTOR

      Professional

      Are gigs fulfilling with artists consistently progressing?

       

      Is it hard to unlock approaches to generalized concepts?

      PRODUCER

      Professional

      Are sessions with vocalists lacking tangible productivity?

       

      Are musicians able to deliver what you ask of them?

      ARTIST

      Professional

      Is there concern about vocal health for an upcoming tour?

       

      Is communication a struggle in collaborating with others?

    • WORKSHOPS

      UPCOMING SERIES

      The BAR Institute presents

      SUMMER SCHOOL

      This program is for any youth ages 13-18, prior experience is not required. We are accepting participants to register by e-mail at:

       

      BARinstitute@gmail.com

       

      ... or by filling in the contact form below. Feel free to request more information, as this is an intensive program.

       

      Instruments include but are not limited to:


      Drums

      Bass

      Guitar

      Keyboards

      Singers

      Rappers

      Horn Players
      String Players

       

      We will focus on hip-hop, soul, and R&B music, but the group's taste will also determine the songs discussed.

       

      Sessions run every Sunday 1pm-4pm starting July 8th, downtown Toronto at 876 Dundas Street W, close to Trinity Bellwoods park and Dundas/Bathurst intersection.

       

      Please feel free to reach out below in our contact form with any inquiries.

    • OPEN PROGRAMS

      COMMUNITY CURRICULUM @ 876 Studio

      Weekly every Tuesday. 50 weeks a year.

      Facilitators donate their time 50 weeks a year.

      $10 drop-in to cover venue rental.

       

      RSVP here:

      The Community Curriculum

       

      Register For Materials here:

      Module 1

    • PAST PROJECTS

      2018 VIBE Arts & Platform A

      Micro-grant Program

      The BAR Institute presents PARENTS

      This was a workshop designed for music artists with

      young children seeking professional development,

      childcare, and youth music lessons for ages 2-5.

      2017 TakingITGlobal

      Fellowship Program

      Funding to develop the business from a

      grassroots not-for-profit to an incorporation.

      2016 Children's Peace Theatre

      Skwaabeywis Seed Grant

      This project was our first intensively

      emotional hip-hop performance series,

      and remains as our flagship motive of the

      program towards professional development.

    • CONTACT

      Ask lots of tough questions...

      Submit
      876 Studio

      876 Dundas Street West
      Toronto, ON
      Canada
      Tuesday 5pm-8pm
      barinstitute@gmail.com

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