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Our Story
At Cadence Conservatory, we are passionate about curating your ideal musical experience and helping you form into the musician you'd like to be! Whether you're a hobbyist, new learner, or want to pursue music at a professional level, we are here for you! Explore our wonderful faculty and let Cadence Conservatory be your harmonious partner in your musical journey.
Cadence Conservatory is founded by classical guitarist Céili Connors, a Boston-based educator and alumna of the New England Conservatory. With more than fifteen years of teaching experience and a background in arts administration and nonprofit work, she brings a deep commitment to community building and accessible music education to the Brighton neighborhood. Through Cadence Conservatory, she hopes to create a welcoming hub for musicians and music lovers alike, and a place where community, artistry, and education come together in the heart of Brighton.
We are a small school that just opened in 2026! Women owned by a long time Brighton resident, who cares deeply about bringing the arts to the community. Please feel free to reach out about community events and partnerships!
Aydin
An exceptional teacher who combines deep musical knowledge with clarity and patience. Every lesson is inspiring and focused, and I always leave with new insight into both technique and musical expression. Highly recommended.
Uma
My son is really enjoying his lessons here. Their instructors are very caring and helpful. Thanks :)
Natasha
From the very beginning, our daughter experienced an accelerated learning curve with Ceili’s thoughtful, structured, and encouraging approach. She brings a positive, engaging energy to every lesson and forms genuine connections with her students, which has made a huge difference in our daughter’s confidence and enthusiasm.
What stands out most is how Ceili inspires a love of music. She introduces a wide range of beautiful classical guitar pieces, and it’s been amazing to see (and hear!) how much our daughter has learned. After trying another teacher during a year away, our daughter lost interest in practicing—but as soon as she returned to Ceili, she was back to practicing daily with excitement.
Kristin
I've been studying classical guitar with Ceili for 5 years. She helped me find a beautiful guitar - my most precious possession. Whenever I propose some crazy piece to work on, she's "OK, here's a way you could start on that project". Her guidance through the music literature is excellent. I have progressed so much while working with her, it's quite wonderful! My lessons feel more like collaborating with a coworker than being directed by a teacher. My session with Ceili is a high point of my week!
Amy
I am an adult student of guitar. I took piano lessons (under four different teachers) for eight years as a kid, and almost seven years of guitar (I had two teachers before Ceili) more recently. I can say without reservation that Ceili is certainly one of the best teachers I have worked with on any instrument. Many people who play guitar advertise themselves as teachers, but Ceili is the real deal and seems to have had extensive pedagogical training. Not only does she select pieces for me to work on that are appropriate to my ability level and interests, she also provides exercises to improve my finger dexterity and flexibility. She also has excellent interpersonal skills and is always positive and encouraging.
Inclusivity Promise:
Cadence Conservatory is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, appearance, socio-economic status, or disability. The Conservatory strictly prohibits disparaging or harmful behavior, including but not limited to harassment, racism, sexism, ableism, or antisemitic behavior. Accessibility: Cadence Conservatory is committed to making music education accessible to all. However, our studio is located on the second floor of a building without elevator access for the time being. We are looking to improve to a fully accessible space, but will gladly offer online or off-site lessons to ensure full participation for students with accessibility needs.