Starfish Studios

05/07/09

Take Cello Lessons here with Kendra Carpenter!

by Veganxkate

I am so extremely happy that I chose to learn cello at Starfish Studios with Kendra Carpenter. Kendra is exactly what I need in a teacher. She not only teaches sterling technique but she takes a very personal approach with her students that makes learning a joy and not a burden. She teaches me at the pace that is right for that week and makes me feel proud of the ways I am improving. I truly look forward to my hour of playing with her each week and could not be more thankful to not only learn from her musically, but to have also just had the chance to know her as an individual. I fully encourage you to give Kendra a call if you are looking to learn Cello or Piano!

• Pros: Individualized approach

02/04/09

Study Fiddle with Marilee Hord! Don?t wait!

by CCKnight

This is not cookie-cutter instruction. Marilee?s teaching is finely attuned to students? individual goals, experience, and abilities.

I have been her student for about two years. She has a deep well of skills and influences--classical training, broad experience as a working musician, performing, teaching, and recording?and a great ear.

In my lessons, she has

? broadened my fiddling by blending useful elements of bluegrass, honky-tonk, competition, and old- and new world styles.

? intuitively recognized the little adjustments that pay big benefits in my playing.

? transformed how I listen, and led me to creative ways of understanding what I was hearing.

If you are serious about playing the fiddle, Marilee?s instruction is oriented toward real progress, and has my highest recommendation.

• Pros: Soundproof rooms!
• Cons: None.

12/14/08

Wonderful Fiddle Teacher

by CBFiddler

I've been taking fiddle lessons from Marilee Hord for many years and I feel that I've improved under her guidance. She gives helpful, insightful criticism in a non-judgmental way that helps me focus on how a passage should sound, and how to get that sound out, but never gives false praise. She knows her stuff! She likes taking on a variety of styles and enjoys students who challenge her musical abilities. If you are an adult who has always longed to play fiddle, Marilee would be a good teacher for you. I guarantee that you'll learn and have fun doing it.

• Pros: Studio-quality rooms for lessons; air conditioned in the summer; heated in the winter
• Cons: Horrible parking - only one space for Starfish use.