The Academy of Strings believes wholeheartedly in the Suzuki Method and uses its truths and principles as the core of its musical curriculum and method. This method employs a three phase approach that includes individual lessons, group lessons and recitals. A positive learning environment is created through the involvement of enthusiastic parents and the listening to recordings of concert artists to deepen one's understanding and enjoyment of the language of music.The Academy of Strings uses a "full immersion mastery" approach, requiring a commitment from both students and parents. This approach requires dedication and discipline on the part of the family, in a commitment to scheduling time for daily practice sessions and creating a quality learning environment.
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Tim Barrett
Tim Barrett started his violin studies at age 12 as a Suzuki student with Mr. Lacy McLarry, Concertmaster and Artist in Residence of the Oklahoma Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Barrett then graduated from the Wanda L. Bass School of Music at Oklahoma City University with a Bachelors and a Masters Degree in violin performance.
Kim Barrett
Reviews (2) Jamie Burns
Feb 15, 2021
Marta Wetmore
Apr 22, 2017
I am so pleased with the Violin instruction provided at Academy of Strings! Both teachers, Tim and Kim Barrett, are dedicated to teaching your child to play the violin well. It is more then learning a bunch of new songs, but learning to play with good posture, tone, intonation, etc. I am so thankful we have the opportunity to study the Suzuki method with both of them in East Tennessee!
