Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
Alison Mari is an experienced private woodwinds instructor, freelancing musician, and educator based in New York. Since 2008, Alison has taught students of all ages and skill levels, with a focus on technical studies, tone production, ear training, and repertoire tailored to individual interests. Alison has performed extensively in orchestral, musical, and opera settings, including notable engagements with the Sarah McLachlan tour and as a pit musician for "My Fair Lady." Additionally, Alison has contributed to music education through the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music's Music Partners Program. Alison holds a Master of Music in oboe performance from New York University and a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from The College of New Jersey. Prior professional experience includes roles at 1stdibs.com and Fab, where Alison managed client relations and operational support.
Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
Founded in 1897, the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music has been transforming the lives of New Yorkers through music for over a century. We offer private music lessons in every major instrument, as well as group classes, Suzuki method, orchestral and choral ensembles, and on-site music therapy at our historic home in Park Slope. These students range in age from 6 months to 104 years! We provide music instruction to schools and community centers all over New York City, reaching more than 4,000 public school students each year, 80% of whom live below the poverty line. We also provide clinical music therapy to over 1,400 kids and adults with special needs each year, both at our Park Slope facility and at schools and community-based organizations across the five boroughs. Throughout the year, we present 200 concerts and community events on average, many of which are free to the public. Our mission is to remove the barriers that hinder anyone from experiencing music, and to provide New Yorkers of all ages the tools to lead more empathetic, more empowered, more joyful lives.