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Violin with Susanna J.

Boston, Massachusetts

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Age: 4+
Speaks Spanish
Teaching since 2007
Graduate Performance Diploma in Viola Performance

    About Susanna J.

    4.7
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    I have a Master's degree in viola performance from University of Maryland, and a Bachelor's of Music from Indiana University. As a multi-faceted musician, I have taught students of all ages and performed in chamber music ensembles and orchestras in Indiana, Tennessee, and all over the east coast in venues such as the Kennedy Center in D.C., the Levitt Pavilion in Westboro, Conn., and Spectacle Island in the Boston Harbor. I am also passionate about international travel and collaboration- in 2013 and 2014 I traveled to teach and perform in San Salvador, El Salvador as part of a fellowship with the non-profit MusAid. Teaching is a very important part of my life and career, as I consider it to be the most valuable way to connect with others and work with children and adult students to develop a joy and passion for music.

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    Hari
    Teacher's studio
    Susanna has been teaching my daughter viola for 2 years. She is a fantastic teacher and my daughter is thriving under her tutelage. She knows exactly the pace at which to teach and what pieces to use, and her teaching of technique is very good. The most important endorsement I can make is that my daughter is so eager to go to her weekly lessons!
    Posted Sep 4, 2017
    Rawi S
    Student's home
    Susanna is a very thoughtful and innovative instructor. I have learned a lot from her and am now able to play the viola piece within months after so many years of struggling with other instructors. The sadness that struck me as the months I have spent learning from her drew to a close derives from the fact that she has been one of my best instructors ever! It is sad to see her move to Boston but my loss is your gain. Highly recommended.
    Posted Aug 30, 2015
    Mariana
    Student's home
    Susanna was a private teacher for my middle school/high school student and gave her private viola lessons. My daughter has played at an amateur level since the forth grade and Susanna taught her for two years. She did a great job. She was punctual and was dedicated, often staying more than the allotted time. She was also very patient and pro-active looking for new music. She helped my daughter through many concerts and festivals. It was a great experience and we were sorry to see her leave but hope she can help other students in the Bosotn area.
    Posted Aug 25, 2015
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    Experience

    Suzuki Violin Teacher

    Aug, 2015 - Present

    Private Conservatory

    Suzuki and traditional violin teacher, students from age 5-11

    Graduate Assistant

    Aug, 2013 - May, 2015

    University of Maryland

    Orchestra Ensemble Assistant University of Maryland Repertoire Orchestra Section Coach Viola Technique Class Instructor

    Viola Instructor Fellow

    Aug, 2013 - May, 2014

    MusAid- El Salvador Project

    El Salvador Sistema, San Salvador Viola Instructor- group classes and private instruction Viola Pedagogy Instructor

    Violin Instructor

    Sep, 2012 - May, 2013

    Indiana University- Fairview Elementary Violin Project

    Large Group Assistant Teacher: 2nd Grade Small group violin teacher: 1st, 3rd & 4th grade

    Violin and Viola Instructor

    May, 2012 - May, 2013

    Melody Music Shop

    Private Instructor – violin, viola, piano. Adults and children ages 5-17

    Education

    B.S. Spanish Language

    Aug, 2009 - May, 2013

    Indiana University

    Graduate Performance Diploma in Viola Performance

    Sep, 2015 - May, 2016

    Boston Conservatory

    M.M. Viola Performance

    Sep, 2013 - May, 2015

    University of Maryland

    B.M. Viola Performance

    Aug, 2009 - May, 2013

    Indiana University

    Certifications

    Suzuki Violin- Every Child Can & Level 1

    Aug, 2012

    IAM Suzuki Festival

    -Included 30 hours of observation of music lessons given by master teachers -Pedagogy classes with Linda Stieg focused on applying the principles of native language acquisition to teaching music (listening, imitation, repetition, positive reinforcement, and constant exposure).

    Suzuki Violin- Level 2

    Aug, 2014

    Japan-Seattle Suzuki Festival

    -8 hours of observation -15 hours of class with Allen Lieb

    Awards

    First Place Junior Division

    May, 2009

    Bach Fest Competition

    Chamber Honor’s Recital

    Apr, 2015

    University of Maryland

    Honorable Mention

    Oct, 2014

    University of Maryland concerto competition, string division semifinals

    Suzuki Scholarship Award

    Aug, 2014

    Suzuki Association of the Americas

    Concerto Competition Finalist

    Jul, 2011

    National Symphony Orchestra Summer Music Institute

    Festival Orchestra Award

    Jul, 2009

    Eastern Music Festival

    Languages

    Spanish

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