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

"Joe was a very patient mentor and teacher for [our daughter]. Years later she still enjoys playing the drums and has shown more interest in other types of music than radio. I highly recommend him to any parent that has a son or daughter that shows an interest in art and music."

     - Sondra Berk, Framingham MA

"I have worked with Joe for many years now and find that he is a truly unique and gifted musician. We always end up making wonderful music together and also have a very good time doing so." 

     - Bradford Alderman - Pianist, Boston MA www.thejazzresource.com & www.gentlemenhall.com

"Joe is my favorite teacher. He lets me learn at my own pace and has taught me that sometimes slower is faster. I hope to play piano for a long time and think that I will."

     - Madison 12y/o, Sherborn MA 

 "Joe is not only great teacher but a great musician and artist. Finding the two together can be challenging but I felt lucky to find the combination. He doesn't exclaim that he'll teach you "everything that you need to know" or that his way is proven to make "learning easier". And that is because he doesn't cut corners and acknowledges that things take time and patience..."

     - Google Maps Review, 8/9/09

• 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 "Workhorse"
• 2009 - Present: Faculty member of Music Tech Program NextMusik
• 2009 - Present: Faculty member of the Cape Cod Conservatory