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The BAR Institute is an arts-based not-for-profit music education incorporation offering accessible and professional preparation 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.
Workshops are supplemented with free programming supported by public granting organizations for specific communities and more advanced development.
$10 drop-in workshops run 50 weeks a year.
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 transitioning to live shows with artists an intimidating step?
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
OPEN PROGRAMS
COMMUNITY CURRICULUM @ 876 Studio
Facilitators donate their time 50 weeks a year.
$10 drop-in to cover venue rental.
Sundays weekly 2pm-5pm.
Register For Materials here:
PAST PROJECTS
2018 ArtReach
Pilot Project
The BAR Institute presents
FALL SEMESTER
This program was for any youth ages 13-18 looking to develop towards
building professional careers in music as well as learning to play instruments
and gain a background in technical components of music.
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.
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.
- CONTACTAsk lots of tough questions...
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