Baer's Music Service - Guitar, Piano, Bass and Drum Lessons in the Barnstable and Hyannis Areas - Cape Cod

  "My son has always had an interest in music, but was not hooked by the school's music program. I was always forcing him to practice. Since he's been working with Joe, I never have to remind him to practice. He is motivated by learning music that interests him and proud of the music he makes. He has gained confidence and has truly had his love of music nurtured. As a parent, I am thrilled that with Joe, he has delved into music theory, writing his own music and performing for others. It is without hesitation that I recommend Joe as a guitar teacher!"

• 1983 B.
• 1987 Picked up First Guitar
• 1991 Began Music Theory Studies
• 1997-2002 Avid Saxophone Player - Alto, Tenor, Baritone in Jazz, Rock, and Classical Concert Band Styles
• 1997-2001 Member of "The Griswalds" Guitar, Vocals, Songwriting, Townshend, VT
• 1998 Berklee College of Music 5-Week Summer Program, Boston MA
• 1998-2001 Head Counselor of WCSU Summer Camp
• 1999 Began Giving Private Lessons, Windham County VT
• 1999 Vermont All-State Jazz Choir
• 1999-2000 Taught Guitar Classes for LGUHS in Townshend VT
• 2000 Journey East Vocal Performer, Beijing China
• 2000 Vermont All-State Choir
• 2000 Represented Vermont in 2000 4th of July Parade Marching Band, Washington D.C.
• 2000/2001 Louis Armstrong Jazz Award Recipient, Leland & Gray Union High School, Townshend VT
• 2002-2004 Berklee College of Music, Professional Music
• 2002-2003 Guitarist for James Clear now of "The Spring Standards", Boston MA & Philadelphia PA
• 2004-2005 Member of the Music Teachers Collaborative, Framingham MA
• 2004-2009 Multiple Award-Winning General Manager of Ben & Jerry's Cambridge and Boston, MA
• 2006 Guitarist for Gavin John currently member of Gentlemen Hall and The Phix
• 2007 Managed Fundraiser with Passim Music & Cultural Center, Ben & Jerry's and Joan Baez, Cambridge MA
• 2009 Recording EP produced by Bradford Alderman
• 2009 - Present: Guitarist, Singer, Songwriter for solo project - Americana, Folk, Jazz
• 2009 - Present: Guitarist and Vocalist for Rock/Blues Band "The Coozies"
• 2009 - Present: Faculty member of Music Tech Program NextMusik
• 2009 - Present: Faculty member of the Cape Cod Conservatory