Geneviève began her Suzuki journey at the age of 2 with Suzuki cello teacher Jo-Anne Goyder in Waterloo; Ontario. After her formative years of study; including summers at various institutes around North America; Geneviève attended Wilfrid Laurier University; where she studied with renowned cellist Paul Pulford; and obtained an Honours Bachelor of Music; a Bachelor of Arts in French; and a Diploma in Chamber Music. Geneviève went on to study with Carol Tarr at the University of Denver where she received her Master of Music Degree in Suzuki Pedagogy in June 2009. Geneviève currently performs as ...

Jenna O'Connor Ross is an enthusiastic teacher who is committed to excellence. Her goal is to develop autonomous learners with good violin technique. Her teaching approach centers around playing with ease and with a beautiful tone. Mrs. O'Connor Ross creatively engages younger students to learn through motivating games and musical activities. She has also taught many adults. It is never too late to learn. Prior to moving to Austin, Mrs. O'Connor Ross taught violin at the Vancouver Academy of Music and at École Rose-des-Vents in Vancouver, BC. She holds a Bachelor's degree in violin ...

Prior to moving to Canada in 1954; Jean earned a B.A Honours in Russian Language and Literature from the University of London; School of Slavonic Studies; and was a member of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain for three years. She has been teaching in Oakville for over 40 years; and is a pioneer of the Suzuki method of string teaching in Ontario. She holds an ARCM diploma in cello from the Royal College of Music; is a founding member of the Oakville Symphony; and has taken many courses in Suzuki Violin and Cello. She is also a member of the Early Childhood Music Association of ...

Liz Biswas has been teaching violin and viola since 2002. Her teacher trainers have included Allen Lieb; Elayne Ras; Carrie Beth Hockett; Ed Sprunger; Sharon Jones and Dorothy Jones. Liz currently serves on the executive for the Suzuki Association of Ontario Board of Directors as Secretary. Liz completed her B.A. from the University of Waterloo in 2009. Liz currently plays viola in the Waterloo Chamber Players and acts as 2nd violin in the Quinten Quartet. She is a founding teacher and administrator at the Suzuki Talent Education of Waterloo. In addition to her work as a violin and viola ...

Susan Beth Barak; BA (Hons); MEd. Susan deeply believes in the Suzuki philosophy and is grateful to have a wonderful group of students and families in the Heart-Strings studio. Besides private and group lessons; Heart-Strings students enjoy performing throughout the community throughout the year; and fundraise for charitable organizations in the true Suzuki spirit. From senior residences to Fairy Lake to Pickering College to the Cardinal Golf Club to the Bradford Arts Centre and area churches; Heart-Strings students share their love of music all around York Region and South Simcoe. ...

Toronto nativeRachel Gauntlettis a cellist and early childhood educator with a celebrated background in music performance, teaching, and arts administration.Her performances have been broadcast on CBC radio and taken her to Lincoln Center in New York City.As an orchestral musician, Rachel has held principal cello positions with Sneak Peak Orchestra (Toronto) and l’Orchestre de la Francophonie (Montréal) among others. Rachel performed as a full time member of the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra for three consecutive seasons (2011 to 2014).As an arts administrator, Rachel has worked for some of ...

Sharon Jones is a violinist and singer. She began her violin studies as one of the first Suzuki students in Ontario. At the age of 11; she had the unique opportunity to work with Dr. Suzuki at an International Society of Music Educators Conference in Canada as part of a small group of North American children. She later worked with Dr. Suzuki again in Berlin and in the United States. Other Suzuki mentors over the years include Alice Joy Lewis; and Bill Starr. Post-secondary studies included the Musical Theatre Program at Sheridan College and Voice Performance at Western University. Sharon is ...