John Payne Music Center
Music Schools Brookline
John Payne Music Center & Recorder Lessons IN Brookline
The John Payne Music Center is a non-profit music school founded in 1979 dedicated to providing high quality, caring, and patient instruction to all ages and skill levels with an emphasis on increasing musical enjoyment as well as ability.
We are conveniently located right across the street from the Brookline Village T stop on the Green Line (view map). John Payne, the school's founder and director, had an extensive national performing career, including playing and recording with Bonnie Raitt and Van Morrison, before settling down and starting the school.
We are conveniently located right across the street from the Brookline Village T stop on the Green Line (view map). John Payne, the school's founder and director, had an extensive national performing career, including playing and recording with Bonnie Raitt and Van Morrison, before settling down and starting the school.
Manuel Baizabal, ensemble student
I was trying to find a place to play in the Boston area and while I was doing some Internet search I found the John Payne Music Center website. I realized immediately that this studio is a very well organized school with an impressive number of ensembles, experienced teachers and accessible prices.
I am truly pleased that I joined the ensemble. Phil and the rest of the ensemble are so friendly. I hope to stay playing with these guys for a long time. Iʼve learned a lot in my first two sessions. Phil has given me some advice to improve my technique and I try to practice every day.
I am truly pleased that I joined the ensemble. Phil and the rest of the ensemble are so friendly. I hope to stay playing with these guys for a long time. Iʼve learned a lot in my first two sessions. Phil has given me some advice to improve my technique and I try to practice every day.
Richard Winter, Belmont
I have been taking lessons at the John Payne Music Center (JPMC) for thirty years and have always deeply enjoyed it.
I started at the JPMC as an adult in my thirties with no musical experience. My regular lesson with John Payne has been one of the highlights of my week for many years. Through these lessons I have learned to play the alto sax and to improvise -- something I barely dared imagine I could ever do. And, as a result of my experience, learning and playing the alto sax, I hear music differently than I did before -- and enjoy it even more
I started at the JPMC as an adult in my thirties with no musical experience. My regular lesson with John Payne has been one of the highlights of my week for many years. Through these lessons I have learned to play the alto sax and to improvise -- something I barely dared imagine I could ever do. And, as a result of my experience, learning and playing the alto sax, I hear music differently than I did before -- and enjoy it even more
Julie Seeger, Roslindale
If you don't want to give up your day job but still want to get together with a group of people to play music, this is the place for you! And you won't be playing with just any group of people; you'll find them to be a very supportive group of people. They are your ensemble mates and they are certain to become your new best friends.
Years ago when I was still single and unfettered, I knew nothing about jazz, but knew I wanted to be a singer and wanted to learn how to "scat." Luckily I found my way to the John Payne Music Center where I encountered the most encouraging and enthusiastic teachers. Within a year of singing with my first ensemble, I got to play out with that group at a real gig! Our ensemble teacher had arranged it.
Years ago when I was still single and unfettered, I knew nothing about jazz, but knew I wanted to be a singer and wanted to learn how to "scat." Luckily I found my way to the John Payne Music Center where I encountered the most encouraging and enthusiastic teachers. Within a year of singing with my first ensemble, I got to play out with that group at a real gig! Our ensemble teacher had arranged it.
John Payne Music Center
The John Payne Music Center is a non-profit music school founded in 1979 dedicated to providing high quality, caring, and patient instruction to all ages and skill levels with an emphasis on increasing musical enjoyment as well as ability.
Website: http://www.jpmc.us
Location: 9 Station St., Brookline, MA 02445
Phone: 617-277-3438
John Payne Music Center