Dedham School of Music

"Six months ago, DSM hired Steve Marchena, a 35 year professional musician, Berklee Grad, with over 35 album credits to his name, and who toured Europe and North America sharing his talent. His talents include the way he teaches Guitar and for me the Mandolin. His enthusiasm and teaching ability for me, understanding what my needs are at this stage in my life (old) has made learning and practice a BLAST! I have a handful of instructors over the many years, but I have learned more with Steve Marchena as my instructor in the last six months, that I had in my 65 years playing the same old stuff. Classical, Rock, Gypsy Jazz and Delta Blues and for me BLUEGRASS…. Need help, don’t we all! How about you? Don’t Forget the BlueGrass Jams are back in September. SloJam on the second (2nd) Tuesday, and Intermediate Jam on the fourth (4th) Sunday. Both at 7:00 P.M. Both at The First Church in Dedham, 670 – 680 High Street, Dedham (Bldg. in rear of church.)"

"Dedham School of Music has been such a great experience for my son- he has taken piano lessons there for several years and he loves it. DSM is just the right mix of private lessons as well as recitals so students get some experience playing in front of people. Our teacher Adam is so good, and my son has both enjoyed his time with Adam and also made such progress. Highly recommend!"

"I've been a student at Dedham School of Music for 5 years and have taken lessons for fiddle, piano, and electric guitar. All the teachers are really nice and great at what they do. I started as a complete beginner on the piano and electric guitar, and thanks to Linnea and Aaron's instruction I am now playing songs like Beethoven's "Sonata No. 1 in F Minor" and "Just What I Needed" by the Cars. My teachers have helped fuel my love of music, so much so that I plan to pursue music in college."

"My grand daughter, age 10 , has been taking piano lessons for several years now with Linnea Bardarson. We are all absolutely thrilled with the Dedham School of Music ! My grand daughter loves her lessons and looks forward to them each week. Linnea is a wonderful teacher, and tailors her teaching style to my grand daughter's personality, which we greatly appreciate. The recitals throughout the year, which she really enjoys, give my grand daughter an opportunity to perform in a cozy, comfortable setting. Playing the piano has become a very important part of her life. The Dedham School of Music, and Linnea in particular, have given my grand daughter the gift of music which is a treasure she will have forever. Thank you from the family of Sarah M.!!"

"My two high school age sons have been taking music lessons at DSM since grade school and it has been great! They've progressed nicely and learned a lot from their lessons, with the perfect combination of being challenging and fun. They really like their teachers, look forward to weekly lessons and the performance opportunities help enhance all that they learn. It may be one of the smaller music schools in the area, but I consider myself lucky to have a music school with such top-notch teachers so close by."