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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."

Faculty Spotlight

Teacher Spotlight: Sarah Montzka, viola and violin

"I was drawn to Suzuki's philosophy that ALL children can learn and the idea that music is a path for developing not only musical talent, but also character traits like kindness, integrity and peace."

Faculty Spotlight

Teacher Spotlight: Vannia Phillips, violin & viola

"When I was taking yoga teacher training a few years ago, I remember being struck by the parallels between the Suzuki philosophy and the style of yoga I studied."

Faculty Spotlight

Teacher Spotlight: Rachelle Puccini, violin

"Music is such a wonderful and mysterious thing; it transcends science and has the power to change the world."

Faculty Spotlight

Teacher Spotlight: Eric Snoza, bass

"My teaching philosophy greatly pulls from my martial arts background. Everything from bass stance to bow technique and especially the breathing all relate back to my training."