Just released
Music Lessons
Now offering virtual and in person music lessons on all instruments. Drop in and package rates available.
Welcome to Bearclaw’s Academy of Music
BAM holds a high standard for music education with each of our talented staff members possessing degrees in education and performance. Our mission is to guide our student body in fulfilling their desire to comprehend the language of music, and yearn for more study after each lesson every week. A positive environment is infectious, and we strive to spread that level of positivity toward every student who encounters the Academy and its mission for music education success.
Our Mission
THE ACADEMY HOLDS A HIGH STANDARD FOR MUSIC EDUCATION WITH EACH OF OUR TALENTED STAFF MEMBERS POSSESSING DEGREES IN EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCE.
Our mission is to guide our student body in fulfilling their desire to comprehend the language of music, and yearn for more study after each lesson every week. A positive environment is infectious, and we strive to spread that level of positivity toward every student who encounters the Academy and its mission for music education success. Our number one goal is successfully integrating music education with the healing properties of music therapy & child movement. The ability to fuse all music educational needs opens the doors to endless possibilities within modern day teaching methods. By exploring, creating, replicating, and observing music, students will build their technical and expressive skills. They develop their artistry, and embrace the power of music to communicate without condescension under the same roof. Learning to play an instrument is an experience that enriches the mind, and soothes the soul. Music is a universal language that binds us together as a people; and the diversity of our student body is what drives our success.
Testimonials
Alejandra Argue
01/10/2020
I continue to be impressed with the rate my 5 year old is learning piano! Joe and his entire staff really know what they are doing and I couldn't be more thrilled at my daughter's progress + she simply enjoys playing the piano. Love this team and love New Milford CT. The best part is how affordable their rates are for personal lessons. My god we could ever afford one on one in the city!
Melanie Coolbeth
12/08/2019
We are very pleased with our piano lessons at bear claw. Our teacher, Sarah, is fantastic! She is extremely knowledgeable, and gives tips and information all throughout the lesson to add layers of interest. She also is a great motivator, always adding new pages to practice and techniques to try. We are constantly progressing forward!!!
Education without Walls
16/07/2018
Our students love the staff at Bearclaw. They are warm and caring instructors who really know their stuff. Thank you, Joe, for sharing them with us!
Eric Roth
28/01/2018
My wife and I are retired. My wife, Lu, decided to learn cello without having played any instrument prior. Ms. Thirzah has been fantastic. She empathizes so well that Lu is able to learn at a very satisfying pace. Ms T has pointed out the pitfalls of learning as an adult and so Lu has avoided them. Ms. T has made the learning experience exciting and fun. I highly recommend to you adults to take on this happy adventure.
valesca s
04/04/2017
Wonderful experience. My 9 year old has a wonderful violin teacher with years of experience.
Janet Eakman
02/04/2017
Our daughter, a high school senior who is applying to college music programs on bass guitar, unexpectedly lost her bass teacher right before her pre-screen audition tapes were due. Joe Burcaw, who had never even met her before, took her all the way through the process - including filming the application videos at his studio. Because of him, she was invited to audition at her first choice college, U Miami. He has prepared her for live auditions, giving her confidence, enhancing her technical skills, and teaching her music theory. She is dyslexic, so reading music is difficult for her, but Joe is able to help her with that as well. He is a gem; not only a gifted teacher and talented musician, but also a caring and patient person. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
Jee Mee Kim
18/03/2017
Great instructors, especially for my young kid just starting out in piano.
Jill Vermilyea
15/03/2017
Our son is a serious high school trombone player who was looking for a teacher to take him to the next level. Joe carefully matched him up with Dan, and under Dan's tutelage our son is playing the best he ever has, surpassed his personal goals, and is on his way toward studying music in college. Thank you Joe, Dan and everyone at Bearclaw's!
Claire D
14/03/2017
My 7 year old has been taking violin lessons at Bearclaw's since August 2016. We love it here! Joe is really friendly, organized and easy to communicate with about scheduling, etc. The studio is a very positive and friendly environment. Our violin instructor is Miss Kathy and she is wonderful - she has a great rapport with my daughter who has learned so much in a short period. We are so lucky to have such a great studio in our community!