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Faculty Spotlight

Teacher Spotlight: Mary Drews, Suzuki piano

"My favorite piece to teach would have to be Allegro in Book I. That short little gem opens up a world of emotion and expression to the beginning student. It's fun to see that musical spark ignite. They love playing it and practicing it!"

Faculty Spotlight

Teacher Spotlight: John Glew, violin and viola

" What’s on your listening list right now?" John's surprising response >>

Faculty Spotlight

Teacher Spotlight on Cecilia Ham, cello

"Open your ears to listen!"

Faculty Spotlight

Teacher Spotlight: Kate Nir, piano

"I learned how to teach children to play the piano musically and with physical control that was beyond my imagination prior to the training."

Faculty Spotlight

Teacher Spotlight: Jay Kolin, Suzuki Piano

"I had always wanted to live in Africa, probably because it was so remote from my suburban Connecticut upbringing."

Faculty Spotlight

Teacher Spotlight: Patrick O'Malley, recorder

"I’ve played many instruments (brass, winds, strings, etc.) but the recorder is special. It’s like there’s a spotlight in my head that zooms toward the recorder sound, even in big mixed ensembles."