BAAMS’ 2024-25 After-School & Saturday Music Instruction Registration

At BAAMS, we are 100% committed to each of our students' growth and success. We base our approach on our Founder and Executive Director's Teaching Methodology, The HTF Learning Approach (inspired by Richard's many years of private study with Freddie Hubbard, Donald Byrd, and Ludmila Ulehla) which teaches our students their musical instrument is an amplifier for what they are Hearing, Thinking, and Feeling.

 
 

Building on our over 30 years of teaching with HTF and working with thousands of children (and adults) and a truly world-class music faculty who currently are also faculty/members of the Berklee College of Music, The Juilliard School, the "Saturday Night Live" Band as well as past members who also toured and recorded with such diverse, iconic artists as: Miles Davis, Prince, Pink, Quincy Jones, Janet Jackson, The Duke Ellington Orchestra, Freddie Hubbard, The Allman Brothers Band, Paul McCartney, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, and many others — BAAMS students receive a one-of-a-kind, unmatched, and transformational experience.  

BAAMS students not only receive top-tier instruction on their primary chosen instrument, but also receive additional training in piano, drums, improvisation, and music composition. These added skills are invaluable to help each student grow to become a complete, and successful musician.

Finally, BAAMS students build friendships and become part of a community that supports and helps each to grow and develop their individual talents and realize their own potential. 

BAAMS teaching focuses on what we feel are the most essential and proven strategies for students' musical growth and success.

Mail Your Fall Class Registration Check to:

BAAMS

115 State St., Bldg 6

North Adams, MA 01247

 
 
 

BAAMS Offers After-School Music Instruction

  • Trumpet & Brass Instruments

  • Saxophone & Woodwinds

  • Piano/Keyboards

  • Guitar

  • Bass

  • Drums & Percussion

  • Vocals

  • Music theory & composition

  • Performance preparation

Learn with Master Musicians —

Primary Instrument Instruction: Technique, History of your instrument including introducing the student to vital models of Master Players, and playing alongside your instructors and fellow students.

Harmony: All of BAAMS students are introduced and instructed on how to play the piano. This includes lessons on many essential aspects of music, including being able to Understand, Sing, and Play:

Rhythm: All of BAAMS students are introduced and instructed on how to play multiple rhythms, percussion, and the drums. This includes lessons on many vital aspects of music including being able to understand, Sing and Play:

Improvisation: BAAMS students are introduced and instructed on how to Improvise and learn to Sing and Play

Music Composition:  At BAAMS we believe every one of our students has their own unique perspectives and one-of-a-kind experiences that can and should be translated into their original music. BAAMS students examine many master compositions from many styles of music from around the world. 

Fundamentals of Music Theory

  • Intervals

  • Diads

  • Triads 

  • 7ths Chords

  • Scales

  • Foundations of Rhythm

  • The Rhythm within You

  • Basic Beats

  • Drums Around the World

Additional Opportunities

BAAMS Ensembles: As our students create original music, our faculty and BAAMS' team work closely to help students create groups and bands that develop and are coached by the BAAMS faculty.

Recording and Music Production (Spring): Students learn the basics of how to produce and record their own original music. 

Special BAAMS speakers: Speakers will discuss the legal, business, and other important components of the music industry.  

Unless otherwise noted, all BAAMS classes are held in person at our BAAMS' facility at Building 6 in North Adams, Mass., on Wednesdays from 4-7pm and Saturdays from 12:00 Noon-3pm. (Other days and times may be arranged as needed.)

The purpose of the below master list is to reflect the mission and the purpose of our music academy. Below is the foundation of the entire instructional program, which may be able to run in weekly or bi-weekly cycles depending upon the number of students registering.

We offer a combination of Instrumental Lessons

  • Trumpet & Brass, Saxophone & Woodwinds

  • Piano/Keyboards and Bass 

  • Drums and Ensembles 

  • Guitar and Improvisation

  • Special Sessions 

Testimonials

Ron Blake, Faculty, The Juilliard School; NBC’s Saturday Night Live Band; Composer/Sound Design: A Bedtime Project (on streaming platforms)

“It is in my humble opinion that BAAMS could have a pronounced effect on North Adams, Berkshire County, and the surrounding area. The social and creative development made available through this program would create a positive and lasting effect for students and be very impactful for education in the community as well.

I would like to thank Mr. Boulger for the opportunity and look forward to working with the program in the future.”
— Ron Blake (IG: @ronblakemusic)

Parents’ Impressions

“Thank you again for a life-changing week at camp for Dai! He’s still on a high from the experience.”
— Candice Constantine
“Jane and Alex had an incredible time and the progress they made was staggering. What a great show, too!”
— Ian Bergeron