100% of polled parents report that Cari is well-organized and a good communicator.

“There is no other person I would rather work with than Cari.”

There is no other person I would rather work with than Cari. Cari cares about her students both personally and making sure they are thriving musically. Cari is going to make sure your child grows and is always willing to help. HaLeigh is in college and even when she calls her she is always willing and able to help. I feel so blessed to have been able to connect with her. Cari builds a strong relationship that will last a lifetime.
- Lynette Giles, parent of high school flute student

“She makes a real effort to understand her students and what makes them tick.”

Miss Cari is the best!  She is very patient, encouraging, and always cheerful.  Her easygoing personality makes it simple to learn.  Rather than getting frustrated when I don’t understand something, she is quick to explain it another way or come up with a fun drill to make it easier.  I have been playing the flute for four years, and I have taken lessons from her for about two years.  I have grown exponentially.  More than simply teaching us the notes on the page, she makes an effort to teach lessons that will be applicable in all contexts.  She makes a real effort to understand her students and what makes them tick.  I would feel comfortable going to her with a personal problem the same way that I would with a musical problem.
- High school flute student

“The lessons I've learned can also be applied in real life, such as patience, and I would not be nearly as skilled now without her.”

Cari Shipp, to say the least has been a wonderful teacher, and I have enjoyed every lesson I've had with her. Cari has taught me the techniques of flute, piccolo, and even some music theory in her lessons which can be used in both solo and ensemble playing. She has taught me modes of practicing as well, which are both effective and enjoyable. We have studied different musical time periods, composers, and styles which can be extended to music I play in Symphonic Band. The lessons I've learned can also be applied in real life, such as patience, and I would not be nearly as skilled now without her. In fact, the only thing I would change about our lessons is that I wish I had started them sooner.
- Jillian Regner, flute student of 4 years

“Even over the computer, you still make a personal connection with the teacher…it seems as though Miss Cari is right in the room with you.”

Skype lessons are great. I have taken both regular lessons and Skype lessons with Miss Cari, and they are no different.  High Speed Internet has made it possible to do all that you can do during a regular lesson and more.  While taking these lessons, I have downloaded sheet music from the Internet, looked up scales online, played along with music from my iTunes account, and still been able to have all the components of a “normal” lesson.  Even over the computer, you still make a personal connection with the teacher.  At times it seems as though Miss Cari is right in the room with you.  Moreover, the lessons are right in your home; the schedule is more flexible and I don’t have to travel.
- Online high school flute student

“She is very charismatic and friendly, but she also means business. Her style of teaching consists of using many metaphors, analogies, comparisons and similes that are effective in portraying both corrections and congratulations.”

I have been taking lessons from Ms. Shipp since I was a freshman in high school and have done lessons both in person and online. She is very charismatic and friendly, but she also means business. Her style of teaching consists of using many metaphors, analogies, comparisons and similes that are effective in portraying both corrections and congratulations. Whenever something of praise is done she will praise you, and then won't accept anything less. She takes notice of mistakes and will ask you what you did and didn't like, and then what you can do to fix those mistakes. These qualities are not lost through Skype lessons. She is still capable of effectively hearing the distinction between mediocre notes and mind blowingly amazing notes. I have greatly enjoyed my years of having lessons with her and my performance quality gives evidence of how effective her teaching method is to enhancing every aspect of playing the flute. 
- Mariama Furman, age 16, student of 5 years (side note, she is now a doctor!! Congratulations, Mariama!)

“Loving, energetic, and caring!”

So loving, energetic and caring. We love her! She is very patient and willing to work on a per student basis- Stella loves piano and has the best time with her!
- Studio parent of 3 years

“Creativity and kind encouragement!”

The lessons were always a blast. It was my favorite part of my week! They were always constructive, enlightening, and full of a wonderful range of music. I loved that Cari took the time to work with my taste in music, but also challenged me to expand what I was comfortable with to grow as a musician. She covers music theory, site reading, scales, and memorization with creativity and kind encouragement!
- Gabriella, student from age 14-18

“She is kind and smart!”

My favorite thing about lessons with Ms. Cari is that she teaches me so much in 30 minutes. My least favorite part about my lessons with Ms. Cari is when I practice hard but when I am at the actual lesson I do not play it correctly. Ms Cari is an excellent teacher! She knows what you need to work on and she always makes learning fun. When I started, I didn't even know what a note was! Ms. Cari has taught me so much. She is kind and smart!
- Bela H., age 9 aka Piano Playing Skateboarding Queen