Joyful Strings

About

My name is Caitlin. I enjoy teaching! My primary instrument is the violin which I've been teaching for over 10 years! I am a patient but firm teacher with realistic expectations for my students. I enjoy working with students who like to learn about music. It is my goal that some of my students will be independent musicians and that all of my students would appreciate music. I have a B.S. in Music Education from Trevecca Nazarene University and a minor in performance violin. I play professionally on aa part time basis as well as teach.

I use a varied version of the Suzuki violin method. i have taken a couple Suzuki classes and enjoy some of its teaching methods.

I also use the Elements 2000 book which helps introduce the violin to my students. It is a good beginners book.

I hold student recitals at the public library quarterly and enjoy organizing concerts and events alike. My students enjoy performing all of the songs they have worked on for months.

I believe that music is powerful and we should have a chance to experience it. Whether by playing an instrument or listening to aa song.

Highlights

Serves Nashville , TN

Specialties

Years experience

No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience

Able to read music

Student can read music, Student cannot read music

Lesson length

30 minutes, 45 minutes

Student's age

Under 5 years old, 5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

Student has instrument

Students who have a piano, Students who have a keyboard

Interested musical styles

Classical, Jazz, Pop, I can make recommendations

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Missy B.

Caitlin is a wonderful violin teacher that Ive been taking lessons from for close to a year now. She has the additional hurdle of teaching a 58 y.o. which she does with much encouragement and enthusiasm. While giving guidance & instruction she figures out the best method for your abilities to help you succeed. We are working through both the Suzuki methods and fiddling since I like both and that keeps the practicing interesting and fun. Highly recommend her and will be having fun playing the violin from now on!

January 26, 2022

Marie M.

I enjoyed learning how to play the viola and I was able to improve greatly

January 07, 2022

Frequently asked questions

What is your typical process for working with a new student?

When I start a new student I typically have a questionnaire for that student. Students have different goals and have different reasons for learning a new instrument.

After the questionnaire I then do a teacher/student interview and I typically ask questions and they are free to ask me questions to see if we would be a good fit for lessons.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

Bachelor's of Science in Music Education with a minor in performance violin from Trevecca Nazarene University

Every Child Can Course from Suzuki training

Working on Suzuki training process

Services offered

Piano

Violin

Cello

Music Theory