Rae of Sunshine Music

At Rae of Sunshine Music, we are committed to giving quality individual music lessons with the convenience of being taught in your own home and one of our teachers drives to you. This allows you the freedom to spend more time with your family and less driving all over creation to meet everyone else’s schedule. We have also found that our younger students are more relaxed and learn better in the comfort of their own home verses a strange small studio room. We are currently offering piano and violin lessons in some locations. As a result of working with our teachers, children acquire greater love and joy of music and are more willing to put time and effort into practicing. Therefore, not only do their musical talents thrive but they also experience:

Increased confidence, in playing an instrument and in approaching life goals and challenges
A sense of pride and accomplishment in realizing their potential
Increased perseverance and resilience
Greater self-direction, motivation, and accountability

Children of today could use a beacon of hope to help them embrace their greatness, thrive through challenges, and go after their dreams, so we’ve developed a fresh, vibrant style of teaching piano and violin that combines the Suzuki method with our distinct RAE of Sunshine approach that:

R = Radiates contagious joy and enthusiasm for music and life

A = Adapts to each child’s individual needs and ability so they can learn and excel without judgment

E = Encourages a growth mindset (love of challenge, belief in effort, openness to feedback, resilience in the face of setbacks, connection of effort to progress and success)

We are MUSICIANS teaching a new generation of musicians, and this is how we conduct ourselves in order to uniquely orchestrate student success:
M Meet our students where they are with customized learning vs. a “one-size-fits-all” approach
U Uphold the highest standards of honesty and integrity; we are truthful and authentic
S Set a positive tone and create an uplifting learning environment
I Invest time to get to know our students and what’s going on in their lives
C Communicate in ways that help children feel encouraged not deflated
I Instill responsibility and self-direction with the use of check sheets and student involvement
A Amplify comprehension with easy-to-understand reasons and explanations
N Nurture student growth by recognizing potential and asking permission to challenge them
S Show empathy by seeing others’ perspectives and by exercising patience