Violinist Debbie Hammond began her studies at the age of four in London; Ontario. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Performance from the University of Toronto and a Master of Music in Performance from the University of Michigan; Ann Arbor. Debbie has completed Suzuki Pedagogy training with several noted trainers including Edmund Springer; Alice Joy Lewis and Dr. Timothy (Terry) Durbin. Her principal violin teachers include Patrick Burroughs; Geri Arnold; Dr. Robert Skelton; Mark Fewer & Yehonatan Berick.

Debbie is the director of the Hammond Suzuki Studio; a private Suzuki violin program in the Bells Corners area of Ottawa (Canada). The Hammond Suzuki Studio program features not only private lessons; but a developed group class program rich in supplementary musical styles; ensemble development and performance opportunities. Prior to establishing the Hammond Suzuki Studio in 2014; Debbie was a faculty member of the Suzuki String School of Guelph (2007-2010) and the National Capital Suzuki School of Music (2010-2014)

Before Debbie focussed her career on Suzuki pedagogy; Debbie was a member of the National Youth Orchestra of Canada (200-2002). She also served as the Assistant Concertmaster of Orchestra Toronto (2004-2005) and the Cambridge Community Orchestra (2007-2010). Debbie was also a regular member of the Jackson and Battle Creek Symphony Orchestras in Michigan. In Canada; Debbie has performed with both the Windsor Symphony Orchestra and Orchestra London Canada.

Equally at ease with beginning and advanced level students; Debbie is becoming a frequent guest clinician; chamber coach and adjudicator at festivals and workshops. Debbie is thrilled to have the opportunity to work with so many violinists in cities across the province. Debbie is now a member of the Suzuki Association of Ontario Board; serving as a Member At Large beginning November 2017.