Adam Barley

Education

MM, Belmont University

BM, Carson-Newman University

Adam Barley is a touring musician, guitarist, vocalist and music educator based in Hartford, Connecticut. Adam holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Carson Newman University and a Master of Music with a double major in Vocal Pedagogy and Vocal Performance from Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. Adam continued his vocal studies in New York City studying with coaches from the Metropolitan and New York City Opera. He also had the privilege of extended vocal studies with Thomas Blaylock, founder of The Northwest Institute of Voice. Adam’s depth of study and experience extends to guitar, Ableton and electronic music production. Having studied with nationally touring jazz fusion guitarists, and Ableton certified trainers, Adam holds a strong and balanced skill set encompassing voice, guitar and Ableton.

Adam has created a lasting career in the music industry as an educator in classical and commercial settings. His passion and dedication to providing excellent music instruction has impacted hundreds of students lives for over 15 years. He consistently and effectively connects his students with the principles needed to achieve and maintain a high level of musicianship. The vast majority of Adam’s students study with him for years at a time. He has helped talented young students and their families navigate first time lessons all the way to audition and performance preparations.

Teaching Philosophy

The inherent power of music emotionally impacts and moves people across the planet everyday. Those who get the privilege to study, practice and perform music can reap personal benefits of fulfillment and expression otherwise unknown. I have lived a life deeply devoted to music for over 15 years as an educator, performer, composer and producer. I would not be where I am today without the incredible teachers I have had along the way. My teachers instilled me the principles of patience, commitment, perseverance, discipline, honesty and humor (maybe the most important!) in my pursuit of excellence in singing and musicianship. In addition to embracing these values, I focus on showing my students how to build a strong foundation of technique while learning how to deliver emotive and impactful performances. I have worked with singers and musicians at all stages and ages of their musical journey—beginners to professionals. Ultimately, music and singing is a creative act of personal expression with the potential to significantly impact the individual musician and others. My job truly is to give my students the tools needed to find their own voice and create their own relationship with singing and music. The study and pursuit of singing is absolutely one of the most unique endeavors a human being can embark upon: an exciting adventure of self discovery. I cherish each and every one of my students and the opportunity to share the wonder of music with them.