My piano lessons began at age 10 when my parents enrolled me in the Butler Conservatory of Music in Sarasota, Florida.
I continued my studies in music, learning violin and cello in addition to piano through the work of Mrs. Julia Rohr, who started the first program for young musicians in Sarasota County. My involvement in music continued through Sarasota High School where I was selected as the accompanist for all choral groups under the direction of Mr. Andy Wright.
Through the instruction and encouragement of these teachers, I was given the gift of learning how to play the piano
and other instruments that led to my deep appreciation of music and performance.
My interest in music took a back burner as my work life shifted to business in the areas of PR and Marketing, taking me to work in Miami, Mexico City, Tampa, and now home again to the Venice area.
Today, I am happily again active in music, teaching piano, as well as enjoying gardening, tennis, and time with friends, new and old, of all ages.
My program is designed to teach foundational skills to young children and older starting at 4 years of age. Each student is given a 30-minute lesson. which consists of the following: Teaching, Learning, Creative Time and above all Fun!
Is learning to play the piano on your “Bucket List”? I am now teaching adults how to enjoy learning to play the piano, either for the first time, or revisiting this instrument after many years of interest and lessons. If you have found yourself saying "I wish I'd never given up on playing the piano," then my program may be for you. You will be amazed at how much fun you are going to have!
“To give a person the gift of music education is to give them a gift for life.
Finding a teacher who takes into consideration the whole person is a rare feat, but we have found it in Susan Carter.
Susan matches pristine professionalism with deep listening to the individual she is working with, whether it be a child or adult, at any level of experience.
She has a surprising amount of tools and the experience and intuition to pull out just the right one at the right time to build a solid foundation for not just piano, but music in general.
As an adult taking lessons with her, I was taken by how she can make the study of music both interesting and exciting while pursuing an aptitude for playing the piano.
As a parent, I watch with delight as she meets the very different needs of my seven-year-old and my tween-ager with glowing enthusiasm. They always leave their lessons with Susan feeling fulfilled and inspired and cannot wait to return to her beautiful studio for more fun and learning.
I can’t say enough about how grateful we are to have found Susan and what a positive force she has been in our lives.”
--Annie Botticelli – Author, Parent, Music Enthusiast
Susan has fostered the musical talent within my son. Not only does he love to go to lessons with Susan but he is excited to practice at home. He says that she is the nicest piano teacher ever!
--Upper School Educator,
Island Village Montessori School, Venice, Florida
I have had many opportunities to observe Susan Carter in action during her after school piano lessons held in my music classroom here at Island Village Montessori School. You will not find a more caring, dedicated instructor for your child. The combination of Ms Carter's attention to detail and her tailored individualized instruction results in a joyful musical experience for her students. I unhesitatingly recommend her as a piano teacher for children of any age.
--Jamie Marshall,
Fine Arts Coordinating Director
Island Village Montessori School,
Venice, Florida
Dear Parents,
Your child is in good hands with Ms. Susan, a music teacher who spends quality time and attention with her students. She accurately assesses her students' starting point and from there builds confidence and strength. Susan uses a variety of fun methods to teach music theory to her young learners.
--Educator, Music and Fine Arts, Venice, Florida
