About the Red Barn

The Amherst Red Barn Music School is a collaboration of eighteen music teachers at our studios at 409 Main St (by the Amtrak station) in Amherst. We believe that anyone who has the desire to make music can learn the skills they need to succeed, all ages and styles and levels, and our job is to help you learn what you need.

Kevin Collins, Founder/Director

In 2000, the Red Barn started as a bare, walk-in basement in the old Dickinson grain building. With support from the community and determination, I was able to build-in studios and a classroom, a home for music in Amherst.

In the last ten years, hundreds of people have come through the Red Barn and found happiness and success. Thanks to everyone -- students, teachers and families -- for sharing their love of music.

Kevin Collins

Our logo by Mary Azarian

Our logo was designed by Vermont woodcut artist and Caldecott medalist Mary Azarian. Her commonsense way of looking at the world speaks to what we are about. Many thanks to Mary for her patience and hard work.

In loving memory

In loving memory of my Mom, Pat Tompkins, who never hesitated to do a kind or generous act.