Carolina Strings Academy

The Carolina String Academy is open to all area string students. Beginning group classes in violin, viola and cello are offered to children and adults. Intermediate and Advanced level students may enroll in a curriculum that includes both private lessons and group classes.

Beginning instruction is in a group setting where fundamental skills and techniques are developed. The beginning curriculum is designed to cultivate interest in the music learning process. Students will have performance opportunities through performance classes, group classes, recitals and concerts. The strings faculty recognizes the importance of parent involvement, especially during the first four years of study and offers parent education classes throughout the year to help parents become actively involved in their child's music education.

Through creative playing activities, music theory, and ear training, students sharpen their aural, visual, and tactile senses allowing them to assess their own playing and that of their peers. This modified Suzuki program allows students of all ages and abilities to progress at their own pace in a healthy competitive environment. The strings program encourages character development, improves focus skills, and helps build self-esteem as students acquire the knowledge and skills needed to become proficient musicians. Practice progress is documented on a weekly basis and instructors hold students to a high standard of excellence whether preparing for a solo or ensemble performance.

Intermediate instruction consists of both private lessons and continuing group instruction. At this level, students receive both a private lesson, scheduled on an individual basis, and a group class on a weekly basis. Parents of students under the age of 9 are required to attend a minimum of one private lesson a month. It is preferable and most beneficial for parents to attend more lessons if possible. The performance arena is a building block for a student's music growth. Every student will have the opportunity to play on solo recitals as well as violin, viola and cello group concerts during the year.

Our instructors are highly qualified professionals with extensive pedagogical training and early childhood education experience.

Tiffany Rice, violin
Mary Taylor, violin
Lauren Eastlack, violin
Jenny Weiss, violin
Ben Weiss, viola and violin