ABOUT

I began the violin at age 2 in Matsumoto, Japan, and was one of the last students to take lessons with Dr. Shinichi Suzuki (the founder of what is known as the Suzuki Method).

I was raised with the Suzuki method, and the philosophy influences all of my teaching. I believe that almost anyone can learn to play the violin adequately with focused repetition and a positive attitude from both teacher and parent. I make an effort to ensure that parents are not left behind, and are learning about music and violin along with their child.

With younger children I incorporate some game-like exercises to keep them engaged throughout the lesson. As the students get older, we focus on ensemble playing and etiquette and learning to practice independently to provide them a foundation to be able to enjoy music for the rest of their lives.

It is never too late and rarely too early to learn the violin!

The Suzuki Method

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Credentials

Masters of Music - Early Music

Conservatorium van Amsterdam

Masters of Music - Violin Performance

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Bachelor of Music - Violin Performance

The University of Texas at Austin, Butler School of Music

The Suzuki Method, also known as Talent Education or the Mother Tongue Approach, was created by the Japanese violinist, Dr. Shinichi Suzuki (1898 - 1998). It is an educational system with principles derived from Dr. Suzuki’s analysis of the way all children learn to speak, and eventually read, their native language. Babies possess the innate ability to learn a language depending upon their circumstances. The same principles can be applied to other subjects with equally successful results. By applying these principles to young children’s lives through musical study and mastery, they learn to create beauty, have a healthy respect for life and culture, and develop fine character.

Basic Principles

• Every child can be educated in a nurturing environment

• Parents play an active role in lessons and home practice

• Learn and master small steps through daily repetition

• Refine and advance skills through review

• Delay reading, then associate symbols with sound

• Observe other children to learn by example

• Perform for and with others often