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The Whole Note Becca Barnes-Hagenbuch
Experienced Piano, Vocal, & Music Instructor Extraordinaire
Concert pianist for Weddings, Funerals, church services, and events

Becca started learning piano and singing at the age of 6, and now has 25+ years of music experience. At the age of 6 started private piano lessons and singing in school choir and small groups. Accompanying church choir, singing groups, and school plays by the age of 12 as the main pianist, teaching piano lessons by the age of 15, accompanying church services, weddings, and other events with piano

and organ playing by the age of 15; and teaching voice by the age of 22. Becca attended Crown College of the Bible in Powell, Tennessee with a major in music, taking piano and voice classes, singing in choir and groups, piano lab monitor, teaching piano lessons, and accompanying many groups: bands, choirs, Sunday School, church services, chapel, nursing homes, singing groups, competitions, and performances. Becca has taught music classes in schools, vocal group classes, theory classes, singing in choirs and small groups, vocal soloist, outstanding concert pianist, choir directing, school play directing, judging competitions, piano and voice lessons. Professional concert pianist and vocalist for many events, and ministering in local churches. Becca arranges music for piano and voice and will be recording albums in the future. All of Becca's long-term students succeed at music given enough time and practice. Most long-term students place very well in competitions, and excel in college for music with all positive feedback from students and professors alike. Becca is believed to be teaching on the highest caliper in her region. Becca's passion is to teach every student to their full potential with a very thorough approach while having fun. Becca is very versatile at teaching ALL levels of piano and voice, from the very beginning to very much advanced, and ready for the music world! Experience in teaching and performing for church services, recitals, weddings, funerals, and special events. Experience in accompanying for soloists, groups, choirs, & bands.
17+ years of teaching experience
20+ years of accompanying experience
25+ years of performing experience

Many STAR students here at The Whole Note! Just 1 of many 5 year old students, plus many students of all ages, who have ...
05/04/2026

Many STAR students here at The Whole Note! Just 1 of many 5 year old students, plus many students of all ages, who have done very well under my teaching. There's a very good reason that multiple students are traveling up to an hour out each direction for their weekly lessons at The Whole Note!
This 5 year old won 1st place in piano, voice, and poetry at competition. Stars in the making here. Everything taught for students to become successful at their musical art. The instructor is very versatile at teaching students from the beginning of their music journey into super advanced levels, and able to set your child up to succeed in college or university!
Is your child interested in learning and practicing piano or singing?
Message The Whole Note, call or text Becca at 570-574-6078, or send an email to [email protected].
Scroll down on The Whole Note page to view videos of the instructor and students alike performing well.
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Professional & Extraordinaire PIANO & VOICE Lessons available at The Whole Note. Voice students are learning songs from ...
04/01/2026

Professional & Extraordinaire PIANO & VOICE Lessons available at The Whole Note. Voice students are learning songs from THE LION KING! Teaching the skills needed to improve your voice. New York City style lessons. Anyone who desires to sing is capable of improving your voice.
Any student who practices long enough under my teaching will be taught all the tools needed to become successful. The sky is the limit!
Teacher grew up as a child prodigy who officially started teaching students at the age of 15, and was technically helping piano students before that. Singing in many groups, choirs, and solo performances. College educated in piano, voice, and general music. Over 20 years of experience teaching, accompanying, & performing with multiple successful students traveling the world with their music!
Materials are geared to each student. Let's work together so you can become the next super star in music! Lessons are taught in both Mountain Top and Hazleton. Versatile at teaching beginner to extremely advanced/college level. Ages 5+, teens, adults, and senior citizens are all welcome to learn here.
Please contact Becca Barnes-Hagenbuch to start your music journey today.
Call or text: 570-574-6078,
Email: [email protected],
or message on The Whole Note.
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01/01/2026

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Let's make 2026 the year that you start your music journey with the one and only Profesional Piano & Voice Instructor, college educated, very much experienced with successful students traveling the WORLD Becca Barnes-Hagenbuch. Rave reviews from professionals and students alike. Very versatile at teaching ALL levels and ALL ages 5+, kids, teens, adults, and senior citizens. Top notch Piano or Voice lessons taught like New York style lessons at a very reasonable rate. Start your music journey with the passionate Instructor who will teach you or your loved ones with all proper technics and theory. At The Whole Note the sky is the limit. Materials are geared to each student. Competitions and honor roll available. Recitals & musicals. Great music education program. Let's work together so you can become the next super star in music! Clearances in hand. Lessons are taught in both Mountain Top and Hazleton. Please contact Becca Barnes-Hagenbuch to start your music journey today. Call or text: 570-574-6078, email: [email protected], or message on The Whole Note.
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12/15/2025

Per Google search: singing significantly boosts your body's immune response by increasing protective antibodies (sIgA) and lowering the stress hormone cortisol, strengthening defenses in airways and the gut, with benefits seen from solo or group singing due to deep breathing, emotional release, and vocal vibration.
How Singing Helps Your Immune System:
Increases Secretory Immunoglobulin A (sIgA): Studies show singing boosts sIgA, a crucial antibody that defends your mouth, throat, and respiratory tract against viruses and bacteria.
Lowers Cortisol Levels: Singing helps reduce cortisol, the stress hormone that can weaken immune function when elevated long-term.
Triggers Cytokines: Singing can increase beneficial cytokines, signaling molecules that help coordinate your immune response and boost white blood cells.
Activates Endorphins: The physical and emotional act of singing releases endorphins, improving mood and potentially increasing pain tolerance.
The Science Behind It:
Deep Breathing: The controlled, deep breaths involved in singing activate immune pathways.
Emotional Release: Singing provides a healthy outlet for emotion, reducing stress and anxiety, which directly benefits immunity.
Physical Resonance: The vibrations from singing contribute to these physiological changes.
Key Findings:
A 60-minute rehearsal can dramatically increase sIgA levels (by up to 240%).
The benefits occur whether you sing alone or in a choir, though group singing adds social connection.
Simply listening to music doesn't produce the same immune boost as active singing.
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10/15/2025
UPDATE: The Grinch performance is scheduled for Saturday, January 17, 2026. Join us and help us perform! PIANO & VOICE l...
10/01/2025

UPDATE: The Grinch performance is scheduled for Saturday, January 17, 2026. Join us and help us perform!
PIANO & VOICE lessons with the Profesional Piano & Voice Instructor Becca Barnes-Hagenbuch. All students are welcome and taught music education at their level. Music materials are geared to each student.
It is likely that some of our beloved classical composers were on the spectrum, but they didn't know what was so different about them back then. Teaching all types of students, whether you're a fast learner, average learner, slow learner, or on the spectrum! Successful students all over the world. If you or your child has interest in learning music, start here with The Whole Note where the sky is the limit!
Contact Becca Barnes-Hagenbuch
Phone: 570-574-6078
Email: [email protected]
Or private message The Whole Note

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07/29/2025

Start your music journey here in Mountain Top or Hazleton with the highly Professional Piano & Voice Instructor Becca Barnes-Hagenbuch! Whether you desire to learn for fun, ministry, educational development, stage performer, talent shows, or anything else; this is where you are given every opportunity to truly learn Piano and Voice. This is a thorough music education that includes Theory, Technic, sight-reading, ear training exercises, and much more. For those who practice and work diligently under my tutelage, the sky is the limit! Successful students throughout the world, with a perfect success rate for ALL students who go to college or university after I teach them plenty long enough. Clearances in hand. Honor Roll & competition available for hard working students.
All ages 5+, teens, adults, and senior citizens are all welcome to learn.
Call or text Becca Barnes-Hagenbuch 570-574-6078, email at [email protected], or message here on Facebook: The Whole Note

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