String Lessons with Caroline Sine

Classically trained voice and strings instructor who can attend to your musical needs. I am an outgoing individual who you can fully depend on when it comes to receiving lessons. I have a degree in Music Education from the University of South Florida and have received a teaching certification with the Florida Department of Education. During my music career I have worked as a performer for Opera, College woman's choir, mixed advanced chorus, all county orchestra, and college level orchestra. I have been involved with singing for over twelve years and string instruments for sixteen years. I also have worked on back stage technical aspects such as stage management and lighting. I enjoy teaching and building positive memories with my students and watching them grow and improve. I focus on the positive when it comes to teaching music and look forward to working on creating a personal teaching experience with you. I live in the Largo area but am more than willing to travel to your location. During Voice Lessons: I teach Classical, Opera, and musical theater pieces, which can be very enjoyable to learn. With each voice lesson you also get music theory attached to the lesson which is important to teach not only how to sing but understand its concepts. You will learn how to read music and understand it to a level you never thought possible. I want the students to enjoy the lesson and after about 3-6 months I want the student to feel confident, comfortable, and focused. Voice lessons curriculum includes sight reading mixed with rote learning. Rote learning is hearing the song first and then learning each measure or phrase by hearing it and then singing it. Sight reading is important with the music theory aspect of the lesson itself. Learning to read the music will help in the long run. String Instruments: With violin, viola, and Cello I teach beginners with Essential Elements booklet along with the Suzuki method and intermediate students learn general and basic music theory with more advanced music materials. The Suzuki method is learning notes using numbers and repetition for memorization skills. I have been using this method for the past year with my recent and current students, and it has been very successful. Intermediate students will also learn, like the vocal students, basic music theory including sight reading, scales, note names, dynamics and other musical terms that are important for musicians to know. I teach not just how to play an instrument but why music is important and what makes it challenging and fun at the same time. The music theory paperwork will be provided at each lesson by the instructor. Certain music books may be required for students to purchase on or before the first lesson. I usually give parents/students a week or two to purchase books since shipping takes a while. Most importantly I am willing to set up a unique lesson plan that will be tailored to your unique goals and musical experience.
Call to schedule - 813.888.6683