Praised for his “phenomenal musical expression” (James Ehnes), award-winning violinist Zifan Ivan Li is a dynamic international performer. Born and raised in Dalian, China, Ivan began his life-long passion for the violin at the age of five, under the tutelage of his father, a guest concertmaster and pedagogue. He continued his studies in Japan for three years at the age of 16 and performed several recitals in Ibaraki.Ivan graduated with Distinction from Brandon University, and during his years of musical training at Brandon University, Ivan received invaluable mentorship from Kerry DuWors, ...

Wendy Seravalle-Smith has music and education degrees from University of Western Ontario and extensive training in Suzuki method in violin; viola and cello including studies with Dr. Shinichi Suzuki in Japan. She is the director of the Thornhill School of Suzuki String Teaching and teaches violin; viola and cello from beginner to advanced levels. Wendy has been on the violin and viola faculty of Ithaca Suzuki Institute; Montreal Suzuki Institute; Southwestern Ontario Suzuki Institute; Ottawa(Kansas) Suzuki Institute; American Suzuki Institute in Wisconsin and National Music Camp. Teachers ...

Katie's Suzuki Piano ??Location: Yonge and SheppardLanguage: English , Cantonese  Every Child Can!! Adult can enjoy music too, welcome parents' !

As an experienced multi-instrumentalist and neurodivergence specialist, Ursa has been teaching music for 8 years and performing since she was 9 years old. She began her musical journey at age 5 on the piano through Music for Young Children, and added the violin at age 6 through SuzukiMusic and the Ottawa Suzuki Strings under Rosemarie Klimasko. Ursa attended Canterbury High School where she studied in the strings program under John Pohran and Janice Mah. During this time, she discovered her love of the viola and began lessons with NACO’s Paul Casey. In post-secondary, she studied Viola ...

Master musician; Shinichi Suzuki once stated; 'Music ability is not an inborn talent but an ability which can be developed.The potential in every child is unlimited.' This same philosophy has been the foundation of Tina's learning; training; and teaching over the years. A native to Toronto; Tina was immersed in music from birth. At age four; she began playing piano under the careful guidance of skilled instructors Maureen McReynolds and Elizabeth Sherk at the North York Suzuki School of Music. Tina enjoyed her studies thoroughly; further developing her passion for piano. She shared her skills ...

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. ...