We were inspired by music since we were both children...
We want the same memories for your child.
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OUR STUDIO STORY
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I picked up a violin at the age of 6 and immediately fell in love with everything about it!
The sound captured my soul! And so began my inspiring journey of musical experiences...
We launched our private strings studio in Stuart, Florida over 20 years ago and we have been committed to a thrilling journey of inspiring young children and people of all ages
to play strings!
We have had many extraordinary students that began their string journey in our studio.
Read more about their inspiring personal stories below:
The sound captured my soul! And so began my inspiring journey of musical experiences...
We launched our private strings studio in Stuart, Florida over 20 years ago and we have been committed to a thrilling journey of inspiring young children and people of all ages
to play strings!
We have had many extraordinary students that began their string journey in our studio.
Read more about their inspiring personal stories below:
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Paddy King
Paddy King- Touring String Artist, OSS Alumni Student
"I am so glad that Paddy loves music. Oftentimes, he will hear someone performing a piece and has to break it down until he learns it. " - Cathie King
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"This musical story started with a six year old boy picking up a much too large violin to try and play with his father.
We were lucky to find Mr. Ballinger! He had such patience and a caring style besides being a wonderful violinist. Years later Paddy told us that Mr. Ballinger made learning fun and that he might not have stayed playing if not for his first teacher! Today Paddy is performing with numerous local bands. His journey has brought him to England and across our states playing acoustic Rock to Jazz, Bluegrass to Polka and anything else he hears. We are very grateful to you both for giving him his start in life !" - Cathie King, Paddy's Mom |
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Bobby Savage
Bobby Savage Playing Violin at 6 years old
"My other children sat through
Mr. Ballinger’s lessons with my son, and they too were inspired to play instruments at a very young age. As our family grew, our children’s musical abilities and interests also grew! |
"Almost 20 years ago, our family started our musical journey. Richard Ballinger, of Ocean Strings, was my oldest son’s very first violin teacher. Our son has special needs and Mr. Ballinger was very patient and encouraging to him. 
"All five of our children now play strings and a few of them are majoring in music at Universities. Three of our children have played with The National Youth Orchestra USA and have performed at Carnegie Hall.
They have been part of many other state and national orchestras as well and have won solo competitions. |
Bobby Savage 2020 and Alumni OSS Student ;-)
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"Having teachers like Mr. Ballinger and the members of Ocean Strings is so vitally important to the musical growth and encouragement of young musicians! We are so very grateful for them and highly recommend them to anyone who’s child has an interest in music."- Jennifer Savage |
OUR KINDERMUSIK STUDIO STORY
In 2014, I began a new thrilling journey.
I became... a mother.
From the first moment I heard my little one's heartbeat... I knew I wanted to help inspire my baby's future hopes, dreams and memories.
My research led me to the best early childhood curricula, the world leader in music and movement classes for children: newborn- seven years old: Kindermusik International!
Since 2017, we have had the honor of serving families on the Treasure Coast!
Each family we meet has shaped little "heartprints" on our studio's soul.
We have seen how this program has transformed hundreds of families in our community!
I became... a mother.
From the first moment I heard my little one's heartbeat... I knew I wanted to help inspire my baby's future hopes, dreams and memories.
My research led me to the best early childhood curricula, the world leader in music and movement classes for children: newborn- seven years old: Kindermusik International!
Since 2017, we have had the honor of serving families on the Treasure Coast!
Each family we meet has shaped little "heartprints" on our studio's soul.
We have seen how this program has transformed hundreds of families in our community!
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OUR STUDIO MISSION |
We promise to unleash the authenticity, joy and potential excellence of your student's soul through memorable musical experiences!
At Ocean Strings Studio we believe in experiencing the BEST of ourselves and others around us by stringing many meaningful MUSICAL moments... at EACH and EVERY CLASS.
By guiding the unique and creative ideas of your child both with you in the studio and supporting daily positive musical experiences at home... we begin a journey that will transform, nurture and inspire your child to grow and THRIVE both as a musician and human being.
At Ocean Strings Studio we believe in experiencing the BEST of ourselves and others around us by stringing many meaningful MUSICAL moments... at EACH and EVERY CLASS.
By guiding the unique and creative ideas of your child both with you in the studio and supporting daily positive musical experiences at home... we begin a journey that will transform, nurture and inspire your child to grow and THRIVE both as a musician and human being.
Our Dream Team Educators
RESONATE WITH OUR STUDIO!
We welcome you to join our Ocean Strings Studio family where we will S-T-R-I-N-G!
BE:
SOUL-FULL in your love,
THRILL-ing in your joy,
RESONATE authentically,
INSPIRE to excellence,
NURTURE the "whole" potential child AND:
GROW and flourish as spectacular “waves” on the ocean of humanity!
Musical Wishes,
Richard & Nicole Ballinger💕👣🎶
BE:
SOUL-FULL in your love,
THRILL-ing in your joy,
RESONATE authentically,
INSPIRE to excellence,
NURTURE the "whole" potential child AND:
GROW and flourish as spectacular “waves” on the ocean of humanity!
Musical Wishes,
Richard & Nicole Ballinger💕👣🎶
