String lessons
that help students shine.
Sunshine Strings Studio teachers bring decades of experience using both traditional and modified Suzuki approaches to help students build strong skills, musical confidence, and a lifelong love of playing string instruments.
Personalized Instruction
Warm, engaging string instruction for young musicians in a supportive setting. Private Lessons of three lengths are offered.
Violin, Viola, Cello & Bass
Foundational technique, musicality, and confidence-building for every stage of learning.
Joyful, Encouraging Teaching
Students grow through clear guidance, creativity, and a love of making music.
At Sunshine Strings Studio, we specialize in helping young beginners discover the joy of music through violin, viola, cello or bass. Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to build technical proficiency while nurturing a child's natural creativity and confidence. By blending traditional string pedagogy with a warm, supportive environment, we ensure that every student feels encouraged to shine from their very first notes.
ABOUT THE STUDIO
A bright beginning for young string players
Ideal for
Continuing students as well as those who are just beginning their musical journey through Strings.
Focus areas
Foundational technique, expressive playing and self-confidence in performance.
Studio approach
Engaging Suzuki-inspired methods with personalized pacing.
Our Teaching Team
Deena Shapiro
STUDIO CO-DIRECTOR & STRING INSTRUCTOR
With over 40 years of performance and teaching experience, Ms. Shapiro specializes in making the violin and viola, as well as the cello and the bass, accessible and exciting for young beginners as well as advancing musicians. Her teaching philosophy centers on patience, positive reinforcement, and high skill development.
Carissa Reese
STUDIO CO-DIRECTOR & STRING INSTRUCTOR
Ms. Reese also brings decades of performance and teaching experience to her students, focusing on technical precision and musical expression. She is passionate about helping every child build self-confidence through the mastery of the cello, as well as violin, viola, bass and piano. Ms. Reese also accompanies many of our students for their performances.
ENSEMBLE OPPORTUNITIES
The Sunshine Strings Orchestra
We offer a unique orchestral opportunity for students in 2nd–12th grades to perform together. Students are welcome to join if they have had enough instruction to graduate the Suzuki Twinkle Variations.
Music is thoughtfully arranged so that every student is challenged at an appropriate level, while enjoying the experience of making music together in a supportive environment. When the older students mentor younger students, they develop leadership, patience, and teaching skills. Younger students benefit enormously from this mentorship, and from playing alongside older students. The younger students are inspired by the older students to continue playing their music for years to come!
We present two Concerts per year, and there are plans for a summer camp in the future.
Chamber Music Opportunities
Chamber music coachings are offered for pre-existing ensembles, or students can form their own groups within the studio.
Students develop listening skills, independence, and collaborative musicianship while enjoying the experience of making music in a small ensemble setting.
FESTIVALS & PERFORMANCES
Florida Federation of Music Clubs
Sunshine Strings Studio is a Junior Music Club of the Florida Federation of Music Clubs (FFMC).
Sunshine Strings Studio will prepare and support all students who would like to participate in District and State Festivals, offering meaningful performance opportunities for solos and small ensembles.
For more information about FFMC, please visit their website.
Special Events
Professional Musicians for Your Next Event
Add elegance and live music to your special occasion with our professional musicians. We offer duets, trios, and quartets to make your next event even more spectacular.
Perfect for weddings, celebrations, corporate events, and more—our ensembles create a beautiful atmosphere with carefully selected repertoire.
LOCATION
Serving Our Community
Sunshine Strings Studio is proudly based in Pompano Beach, currently serving students from Boca Raton south to Pembroke Pines, and from Parkland east to A1A and surrounding areas.
Contact us to learn more about lesson availability, scheduling, and whether we are a good fit for your family.
Interested in Sunshine Strings Studio?
We're here to help you find your perfect string instrument teacher. Reach out to schedule a free consultation or ask any questions about our Lessons, Sunshine Strings Orchestra, Professional Musicians for your next event, etc.
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