About
Francesco Barone is a leading classical guitar instructor in the Greater Hartford area and currently teaches at The Hartt Community Division and maintains a private studio. Francesco studied Classical Guitar Pedagogy at the Hartt School with Christopher Ladd and has had Suzuki training with Marylou Roberts. He has over ten years of teaching experience at institutions including The Hartt School of Music, Columbia University, Capital Community College, Middlesex Music Academy, Capital Preparatory Magnet School, Hebrew High School of New England, Settlement Music School and The Classical Guitar Store in Philadelphia, Pa. The background of teaching at colleges, universities, public & private schools, precollege conservatories, community music schools and music stores has given Francesco the experience to teach students of all ages, levels and aspirations. In addition to Classical Guitar, Francesco teaches a number of other instruments at a beginner level including Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele and Piano. Students in all instruments are instructed to seek excellence in technique, musicianship and performance.