Violin with Denice C.

Positivity is my first priority! Together we can hold productive and enjoyable weekly learning sessions. I try to keep instruction as organized and clearly stated as possible. I've learned many tricks over the years and firmly believe anyone can learn. Firm commitment and genuine interest will pave the way! Denice Carter is a veteran Suzuki Instructor. Teaching has been her sole employment for nearly 40 years! She started as a young Suzuki kid and soon realized her calling for teaching. Once completing her initial Suzuki training around 1985 she became exposed to fiddling and fiddle contests. She extended her love of music to fiddling and began her journey of incorporating the two styles into a Suzuki method offshoot she coined "Suziddle". Along with providing the most authentic and all encompassing elements of a robust Suzuki program she has incorporated the added mastery of fiddling aspects. Vehemently active in both worlds and fully committed, she has honed her curriculum to help students fully realized and accomplish through careful study, their potential as a musician. Matching the amazing teaching points Dr. Suzuki set forth with parallel skills introduced in fiddle, Denice has become an expert at producing well rounded and highly skilful students. Adding a good dose of passion is the perfect balance. Along with teaching, Denice has directed and attended fiddle contests around the country. She has judged fiddle contests in many states including but not limited to -Oregon,Colorado,Nebraska,New Mexico,The Texas State Championships as well as The National Championships. Also providing workshops along the way. She is the current director of the Washington State Fiddle Championships and is district chair of Washington Old Time Fiddlers Association District 10. Along with weekly private lessons, group classes are a required component of her program and are held twice monthly. Advanced students are invited to also join her fiddle performance group FIDDLOCITY! Denice starts students as young as three years old and requires parent involvement for students 10 and under. Adult students are also heartfully encouraged to learn!