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Beatriz Aguerrevere 
SUZUKI PIANO TEACHER

Beatriz Aguerrevere 
Beatriz Aguerrevere Piano Studio
6200 Cranberry Lane
Eden Prairie, Minnesota  55346
USA

Tel:
612- 937-8725
Email: baguerrevere@mn.rr.com

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Suzuki Association of the Americas; Suzuki Association of Minnesota (member of the Board); Suzuki Piano Teachers Guild / Twin Cities area.

Certification / qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Piano - Indiana University; Currently, Masters Degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy - University of St. Thomas (pending recital and thesis). Suzuki Teacher Trainers; Constance Starr, Nancy Pederson, Marylinn Taggart. Bachelors Degree in Piano - Indiana University; Currently, Masters Degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy - University of St. Thomas (pending recital and thesis). Suzuki Teacher Trainers; Constance Starr, Nancy Pederson, Marylinn Taggart.

Teaching methods:  Suzuki Method, primarily, and also teach transfer students who had started with traditional methods.

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Carol Balas
SUZUKI PIANO TEACHER 

Secondary Instrument: Voice

Carol Balas
Performance Music / Ickypinkmusic
6818 Furrer Road
Kamloops, British Columbia  V2C 4V8
Canada

Tel: 250-573-0023
Email: ickypinkmusic@telus.net

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Former member of SSPTA / Edmonton Suzuki Piano Teachers' Association

Certification / qualifications: Book 1A - Saskatoon, Sk. - Elaine Worley (1990); Book 1B - Regina, Sk. - Elaine Worley (1992); Overview - Regina, Sk. - Sylvia Abol (1993); Book 2 - Calgary, Alberta - Merlin Thompson; Book 3 - Calgary, Alberta - Bruce Anderson; Overview of Book 4 - Edmonton, Alberta - Bruce Anderson; Workshops w/ Merlin Thompson, Edmonton, Alberta.

Teaching methods: Piano - Suzuki Method Only; Voice - Performance Music Method

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Margy Barber
SUZUKI PIANO  TEACHER

Margy Barber 
6349 Sea Haven Drive
Hixson, Tennessee  37343
USA

Tel: 423-843-2025
Email: margyb@cbch.org

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Suzuki Association of the Americas

Certification / qualifications: Certified -  Suzuki Piano Books 1A, 1B, 2, and 3. 

Teaching methods used: Only 1/4 of my students are traditionally taught, the rest are Suzuki. Alfred reading books to instruct Suzuki students in time.

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Abescar Base, Jr. 
SUZUKI PIANO TEACHER

Abescar Base, Jr., 
Reyco Music Center
13 Panganiban Street
Cebu  6000
Philippines

Tel: 0322560942 / Cell: +63 09177561460
Email: bivorykeys_schubert@yahoo.com

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Piano Teachers Guild of Cebu, International Suzuki Association

Certification / qualifications: Freshman years at University of the Philippines - Diliman College of Music (1980-1981): Bachelor in Music, Music Education major (March 1985): distinction as gold-medalist trained by Miss Fe Reynes in Suzuki Piano (circa 1991): Suzuki Piano Teacher at Reyco Music Center (1992 - present)

Teaching methods: Suzuki Method only

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Carol Bishop 
SUZUKI PIANO TEACHER

Secondary Instrument: Saxophone

Carol Bishop

Carol's Music Academy
1500 7th Ave.
Dodge City, Kansas 67801
USA

Tel: 316-225-6429
Email: cbishop@midusa.net

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Suzuki Association of the Americas

Certification / qualifications: Suzuki Piano Books 1A & 1B summer 1998: Books 2 & 3 in 1999. B.S. in music education. Over 30 years of teaching experience (traditional piano, classroom general music & band director).

Teaching methods: Suzuki method as well as traditional piano pedagogy.

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Robin Blankenship 
SUZUKI PIANO TEACHER

Blankenship, Robin
Robin Blankenship Suzuki Piano Studio
2518 Country Lake Circle
Powder Springs, Georgia 30127
USA

Tel: 770-943-1218
Email: RBlan545@aol.com

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Member Suzuki Association of the Americas, Piano Basics Foundation, MTNA, GMTA, co-founder and board member of Atlanta Area Suzuki Piano Association

Certification / qualifications: Studies with Dr. Haruko Kataoka since 1989; Study at Talent Education Institute in Matsumoto Japan; 1994; attended and participated in Suzuki Method 10 Piano Concert in Matsumoto - November, 2000. Additional study and workshops with Bruce Anderson, Dr. Karen Hagberg, Elaine Worley, Doris Harrell. Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance, 1980. 20 years teaching experience.

Teaching methods:
Suzuki Method only. All ages. Pre-school classes and classes for teachers.

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Patricia Claussen
Suzuki Piano Teacher

Secondary Instrument: Recorder

Claussen, Patricia
Pat's Piano Place
4524 S. Crawford Rd.
Mount Pleasant, Michigan  48858
USA

Tel: 517- 772-7529
Email: PianoLady5@aol.com

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Suzuki Association of the Americas, Early Childhood Music Association, National Music Teachers Association, Michigan Music Teachers Association and local chapters.

Certification / qualifications: Certified Emeritus, MMTA. Registered Suzuki teacher - registered through Suzuki Book 5 - Have taught for almost 40 years.

Teaching methods: Mainly Suzuki method, but teach traditional students and also adults. Also studied Kodaly and Musikgarten.

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Kristin Dijkman
Suzuki Piano Teacher

Dijkman, Kristin
Asker Suzuki Institute
Vollenveien 95, Heggeda  N-1389
Norway

Tel: +47 - 66 90 51 25
Email: karel.dijkman@guide.no

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Swedish Suzuki Association member

Certification / qualifications: Piano level 1,2 and 3, Teacher Thomas Rydfeldt, Malmö Music Academy in Sweden, also traditional piano education.

Teaching methods: Suzuki Method only.

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Anne Mills Dolph
Suzuki Piano Teacher

Dolph, Anne Mills
1054 Empire St. (mailing address - PO Box 313)
Silverton, Colorado  81433
USA

Tel: 970 - 387-5378
Email: radolph@frontier.net

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Suzuki Association of the Americas, Suzuki Piano Basics Foundation 

Certification / qualifications: Long term Suzuki teacher training (all levels) - University of Memphis -  Suzuki teacher trainer Linda Jackson; Short term Suzuki training courses including Calgary, Sacramento, Memphis and Dallas Suzuki Institutes with Haruka Kataoka; Stevens Point with Jeanne Leudke; Colorado Institute at Snowmass with Doris Harrell; Observed lessons with Haruka Kataoka in Matsumoto Japan in 1983. Have attended and taught at workshops. Coordinator of Suzuki Piano Program at the University of Memphis from 1988-99, Suzuki Piano teacher since 1979.

Teaching methods: Suzuki Method only.

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Jean Drumm
Suzuki Piano Teacher

Secondary Instruments: Organ and Voice

Drumm, Jean
J. Drumm Studio
233 N. 4th Street
Lawrence, Kansas  66044-1522
USA

Tel: 785-841-6067
Email: j.drumm@juno.com

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA), and Music Teachers' National Association (MTNA).

Certification / qualifications: I am certified through Bk. 6 - Suzuki Piano studies with Bruce Anderson, Sue Kwak, Doris Koppelman Valery Lloyd-Watts, and Mary Craig Powell

Teaching methods: All beginners use Suzuki method. For transfer students, usually mix traditional pedagogy with Suzuki Method. 

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Barbara Ray Francis
Suzuki Piano Teacher

Francis, Barbara Ray
Dynamic Focus Studios
1492 Carroll Street, 
Brooklyn, New York 
11213
USA

Tel: 718-774-1850
Email: Barbrayfrancis@aol.com

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Suzuki Piano Basics Foundation

Certification / qualifications: Studied with Dr. Kataoka in the Summers of  2002 and 2003 Mentor: Dr. Karen Hagberg, Rochester, New York

Teaching Methods: Suzuki Piano Basics ONLY

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Judith A. Gerlach
Suzuki Piano Teacher

Gerlach, Judith A.
Gerlach's Suzuki Piano Studio
521 Stoneplace Dr.
Sandusky, Ohio  44870
USA 

Tel: 419-625-2963
Email: Jcinnamonstick@aol.com 

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Suzuki Association of the Americas - Suzuki Association of Ohio - Suzuki Association of N.E. Ohio

Certification / qualifications: Certified in Suzuki piano from Capitol University, Columbus, Ohio. Studied extensive piano pedagogy with Prof. Kay Moore at Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio. Fifteen years experience teaching traditional piano before teaching Suzuki Method Piano.

Teaching methods: Teach Suzuki method piano only, using popular method books and theory books with Suzuki books.

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Donna Jean Glasgow
Suzuki Piano Teacher

Glasgow, Donna Jean (Daniel)
Adventures in the Arts
51600 Southern Hills Conway
Little Rock, Arkansas  72032
USA

Tel: 501-336-8598
Email: glasgowbliss@yahoo.com 

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Suzuki Association of Central Arkansas

Certification / qualifications: Suzuki Philosophy I-AN (Joe McSpadden, Little Rock, Arkansas). Suzuki Piano 1-A and 2 (Linda Jackson, Memphis State University); Japanese Pedagogy (Haruko Kataoka, Texas Christian University). Numerous other non-registered workshops with accredited Suzuki teacher trainers, including Beverly Fest of Boulder, Colorado. Ten years experience teaching with the Suzuki Institute of Musical Training in Little Rock under the direction of Joe McSpadden, Suzuki Violin teacher trainer. Charter member and current member of Suzuki Association of Central Arkansas. Bachelor of Music Education in 1974 plus additional 16 hours graduate work in music education from Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.

Teaching methods: Suzuki Method only.

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Ingrid Hersman
Suzuki Piano Teacher

Hersman, Ingrid
Ingrid's
5092 S. Campbell Dr.
Salt Lake City, Utah  84118
USA

Tel: 801-966-7966
Email: hersman@sisna.com

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Suzuki Association of the Americas, Suzuki Association of Utah - Salt Lake West Region Regional Coordinator

Certification / qualifications: Orff Schulwerk educated in Berlin Germany, taught traditional piano for 15 years, last 6 years Suzuki training and study under Dr. Kataoka, Cleo Brimhall, Elaine Worley (Bk 3),Dorothy Jones (Bk 4),Elaine Worley (Bk5).

Teaching methods: Suzuki Method, add contemporary "bonus pieces".

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Karen Holman
Suzuki Piano Teacher

Holman, Karen
Karen's Piano Studio
730 Mill Rd, Leon, 
Leon, Kansas  67074

USA

Tel: 316-742-3481
Email: klhpiano@aol.com

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Suzuki Association of the Americas 

Certification / qualifications: Piano at KU '68-'70; Suzuki Summer Institute - Emporia State Teachers College (mid 80's) - Suzuki Piano 1A. 40+ teaching years experience. Also, parent of a Suzuki Violin student with teacher Eleanor Allen in Lawrence. SAI Music Fraternity and WAPTL (Wichita Area Piano Teachers League)

Teaching methods: Suzuki for beginners. Transfer students learn Suzuki method along with methods they bring, but ASAP, most make transition to Suzuki Method and philosophy. Also use Jon Schmidt and Faber and Faber.

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Mei Ihara
Suzuki Piano Teacher

Ihara, Mei
Suzuki Piano Basics of Orange
321 N Deepspring Road,
Orange, California  92869
USA

Tel: 714-997-8692
Email: iharam@earthlink.net

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Suzuki Association of the Americas, SMAC, SMAC-OC, Piano Basics

Certification / qualifications: Suzuki Association of the Americas Registered Piano Courses for Books 1A, 1B, 2, 3, 4 and completed Suzuki Association of the Americas, Registered Japanese Piano Pedagogy. 10 years Suzuki Piano Teaching experience.

Teaching methods: Suzuki Method only

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Sachiko Isihara
Suzuki Piano Teacher

Isihara, Sachiko
Suzuki School of Newton
11 Homer Street,
Newton, Massachusetts  02459
USA

Tel: 617-964-4522
Email: sachiko.isihara@suzukinewton.org  

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Suzuki Association of the Americas

Certifications and qualifications: Dr. Kataoka, Matsumoto, 1993: Colette Daltier, Lyon, France (Long Term, European Suzuki Association - Level V certification): Dr. Kataoka, Brussels, Belgium, 1994

Teaching methods: Suzuki Method only

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Michael Jacobsen
Suzuki Piano Teacher

Jacobsen, Michael
Westminster Conservatory; Private Studio
10 Dey Road
Plainsboro, New Jersey  08536
USA

Tel: 609-897-7906
Email: michael.danielle@netzero.net

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Greater Philadelphia Suzuki Association, Suzuki Piano Basics Foundation

Certification / qualifications: Long Term Comprehensive Suzuki Teacher Training. M.M. degree in Piano performance

Teaching methods: Suzuki Method Only

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Dorothy Jones
Suzuki Piano Teacher

*Suzuki Piano and Early Childhood Education 

Jones, Dorothy
Children's Talent Education Centre
164 Albert Street
London,
Ontario  N6A 1M1
Canada

Tel: 519-679-2832
Email: DorothyJones@ChildrensTalentEd.on.ca

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Past President - Suzuki Association of the Americas

Certification / qualifications: Teacher Trainer in Early Childhood Education and Piano

Teaching methods: Suzuki Method only

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Elizabeth Joyce
Suzuki Piano Teacher

Joyce, Elizabeth
Elizabeth Joyce Studio
9/117 John Whiteway Drive
Gosford, New South Wales  2250
Australia

Tel: +61 2 43233540
Email: davej@coastal.net.au 

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Suzuki Talent Education Association of Australia (NSW) Inc.

Certification / qualifications: Trained with Suzuki Method Piano, from age 5 - through book VII. Suzuki Teacher training - Certificate III in Suzuki Talent Education (Piano). NSW, Australia. Currently enrolled in Certificate IV Suzuki Talent Education. Certifications are from a recognized nationally accredited program.

Teaching methods: Suzuki Method only

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Barbara Kazmierczak
 
Suzuki Piano Teacher

Byczko, Barbara Kazmierczak
Royal Conservatory of Music
273 Bloor St. W
Toronto, Ontario  M5S 1W2
Canada

Tel: 416-408-2824 - ext.778
Email: basnik@idirect.com

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Suzuki Association of the Americas, European Suzuki Association.

Certification /qualifications: Book III & IV Suzuki Piano Teacher Training at the Chicago Suzuki Institute. Also, study Kingston Suzuki Institute for Book IA, IB, and II Teacher Training. Teacher trainers - Doris Koppelman, Yasuko Joichi, Carole Bigler, Valery Lloyd-Watts and Christine Allen. Bachelor of Music Education - University of Toronto. Completed Kodaly Pedagogy training with Edith Lantos at the Royal Conservatory of Music. Performance diplomas include the Performers A.R.C.T. (RCM, Canada) and the L.T.C.L. from Trinity College, London, England. Currently, last year of Master's degree in Holistic and Aesthetic Education at OISE, University of Toronto.

Teaching methods: Primarily Suzuki Method but also traditional piano.

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Emi Kullberg
SUZUKI PIANO TEACHER

Kullberg, Emi
16 Hillcrest Road apt.7
Foxboro, Massachusetts 02035
USA

Tel: 508- 698-2854
Email: Tok2Emi@aol.com

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: School for Strings, New York City 

Certification / qualifications: Long-term two-year Suzuki Piano training at the School for Strings (Books 1 to 7), with Ms. Sheila Keats. MM and BM in Piano Performance Piano Performance from Mannes College of Music

Teaching methods: Suzuki Method only.

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Jan Larsen
Suzuki Piano Teacher

Larsen, Jan
2006 Washington St
Elk Horn, Iowa  51531
USA

Tel: 712-764-8172
Email: lars@metc.net

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Suzuki Association of the Americas

Certification / qualifications:  Suzuki Piano Books 1 - 4 (Suzuki Piano Book 4 training with Doris Harrel)

Teaching methods: Suzuki Method only

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Lucy Lee
Suzuki Piano Teacher

Lee, Lucy
5601 Ashley Oaks Drive
Tampa, Florida  33617
USA

Tel: 813-899-9681
Email: llee0001@tampabay.rr.com

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Suzuki Association of the Americas (pending renewal)

Certification / qualifications: Certification: Japanese pedagogy with Kataoka and B. Anderson; Books 1A -3 with Mary Craig-Powell; Suzuki Piano Teaching - University of Dayton Graduate school; B.S. Music Education with Professional Teaching Certificate, Music k-12; 30 years private piano teaching experience (15 yrs. as Suzuki piano teacher).

Teaching methods: Suzuki Method with young beginners and mix traditional approaches with Suzuki Method for older beginners or transfer students.

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Gerdine Markus
Suzuki Piano Teacher

Secondary Instrument: Recorder

Markus, Gerdine
Pacific Academy of Music
27 Ululani Street
Hilo, Hawaii  96720

USA

Tel: 808-935-5855
Email: gerdine@aloha.net

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations:  

Certification / qualifications: Long Term Suzuki Training program at School for Strings, NYC, Ms. Sheila Keats, 1985/86; Several Short Term Suzuki Training Summer programs with Caroline Fraser (HNC), Doris Koppelman (Honolulu); Recorder: Holy Names College, Kathy White, Suzuki Recorder Books 1-4

Teaching methods: Suzuki Method only.

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Sue Martinu
Suzuki Piano Teacher

Martinu, Sue
Martinu Suzuki Piano Studio
133 McCarr's Crk. Rd
Church Point / Sydney, New South Wales  2105
Australia

Tel: 61-2-9997 3414
Email: suemartinu@bigpond.com

Suzuki Teacher Association /  affiliations: S.T.E.A.A. (N.S.W. Australia), International Suzuki Association

Certification / qualifications: MMus. (UNSW)., GradCert Mus. (Suzuki Pedagogy), (UNSW). TCert. (Syd.U.) Advanced Accredited S.T.E.A.A. (NSW, Australia.) Teacher Trainer: Sheila Warby

Teaching methods: Suzuki Method taught until student is advanced, then Australian Music Board Examinations are offered. Musicianship and theory also taught.

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Christine Mathews
Suzuki Piano Teacher

Mathews, Christine
The Academy of Music
1902 Colonial Ave
Norfolk, Virginia 
23507-1705
USA

Tel: School: 757-627-0967; Home: 757-424-2912
Email: chrismath@juno.com

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Active Member, Suzuki Piano Basics

Certification / qualifications: 2 1/2 years of weekly training through Level 4 with Lorraine Landefeld and Patricia Pavlack in Pittsburgh Suzuki Program. Additional training with Mrs. Kataoka at Stevens Point for levels 2 and 3. 18 years experience; taught my own three children.

Teaching methods: Suzuki Method only. Begin at age 3-6. Will start homeschoolers at any age. Also adults and senior adults.

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Carole Mayers
Suzuki Piano Teacher

Mayers, Carole
Mayers Suzuki Piano Program
188 Riverview Rd
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania  19406
USA

Tel: 610-354-0637
Email: cmayers@iFreedom.com

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Suzuki Association of the Americas; Greater Philadelphia Suzuki Association; Piano Basics Foundation; Music Teachers' National Association

Certification / qualifications: B.M. in Music Education, Ithaca College, and M.A. in Music, San Francisco State University. 20 years Suzuki teaching experience.

Teaching methods: Suzuki Method only

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Sharon McCall
Suzuki Piano Teacher

Secondary Instruments: Trumpet, Pipe Organ

McCall, Sharon
2077 W Route 29
Urbana, Ohio  43078
USA

Tel: 937-653-7978
Email: smccall@main-net.com

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Currently, no affiliation.

Certifications and qualifications: Attended Suzuki Piano Book 1A and 1B course given by Mary Craig Powell - Quebec; Taught Pre-Suzuki at Wittenberg University. (Recently relocated back to Urbana, OH from Marysville, OH).

Teaching methods: Suzuki and traditional methods mixed, based on the need of the student. Customize lessons, using Alfred, Schaum, Thompson, etc.

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Marcia McCarry
Suzuki Piano Teacher

Secondary Instruments: Voice

McCarry, Marcia
P.O. Box 1163
Livingston, Montana  59047
USA

Tel: 406-222-6307
Email: mardean@mcn.net

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Suzuki Association of the Americas, International Suzuki Association, MTNA, NATS

Certification / qualifications: Suzuki Method teaching experience from 1981. Certified in piano through level V with Elaine Worley, studies with Dr. Kataoka in Japan in 1982 and with her in many summer workshops since then. Violin workshops with Craig Timmerman and Kathy Lee. Voice workshop in Chicago with Paivi Kukkamaki at a National Convention on "music for babies" and in Finland. Author of published series of graded children's singing materials in five levels based on the principles of the Suzuki Method - conferring with Mrs. Suzuki for content and order of level I of series.

Teaching methods: Suzuki Method only.

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Grant Mead
Suzuki Piano Teacher

Mead, Grant
Thames Talent Education, London
5 Rodway Road
London, England  SW15 5DN
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)20 8789 5208
Email: gmeadpiano@aol.com 

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: British Suzuki Association & Suzuki Talent Education Association of Australia (NSW) & the International Suzuki Association (ISA)

Certification / qualifications: B.Mus., A.D.M.T., A.Mus.A., T.Cert., Suzuki Teacher's Certificate (Advanced Level - Australia and Level 5 - Europe) Teacher Trainer Australia & Great Britain

Teaching methods: Suzuki Specialist & University Piano Professor (University of Surrey, Roehampton, England) and Traditional Piano

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Michael Medley
Suzuki Piano Teacher

Medley, Michael
24852 Wave Crest
Dana Point, California  92629
USA

Tel: 760-758-1313
Email: Zappaq@home.com

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Suzuki Association of the Americas

Certifications and qualifications: 18 years Suzuki Teaching experience, frequent clinician for workshops and institutes around the US, presenter at National Suzuki Teacher Conferences.

 Teaching methods: Suzuki Method only

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Tatiana Mester
SUZUKI PIANO TEACHER

Tatiana Mester
1715 St. James Place
Wexford, Pennsylvania 15090
USA 

Tel:
724+934-6164
Email: TMester@allvantage.com

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Suzuki Association of the Americas

Certifications / qualifications: Suzuki Piano Foundation 1A and 1B with Carol L. Cross teacher trainer, at American Suzuki Institute, Stevens Point, Wisconsin - August, 1999:  Suzuki Piano Book 2 with Marilyn C. Anderson teacher trainer, at Blue Lake Suzuki Family Camp, Twin Lake, Michigan - June, 1999: Suzuki Piano Book 3 with Francoise Pieredon teacher trainer at Hartford University, Hartford, Connecticutt - August, 2000: Master of Music, University of Notre Dame - 1999: Bachelor of Music, Rubin Academy of Music (Israel)- 1994: Diploma in Piano Pedagogy, Tatimbet College of Music (USSR) - 1989.

Teaching methods: Suzuki and Traditional  methods

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Blancamaría Montecinos
SUZUKI PIANO TEACHER

Montecinos, Blancamaría
Santiago College
Los Leones 584 Providencia
Santiago
Chile

Tel: 56 - 2- 2230215/56-2-3431083
Email: lorcamo@rdc.cl

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Corporación Musical Asociación Suzuki de Chile (President), Suzuki Association of the Américas

Certifications and qualifications: Books 1A, 1B, 2, and 3 with Caroline Fraser; Book 1A with Efraín Flores; Book 4 with Doris Harrel and Doris Koppelmann; Books 3 and 5 with Bruce Anderson; Book 4 with Beverly Fest; and, Book 6 with Doris Harrel. Book 7 audited. (Music Teacher, Universidad Metropolitana de Ciencias de la Educación, Piano studies, Universidad Católica de Chile.)

Teaching methods: Suzuki Method only

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Mary Anne O'Meara
SUZUKI PIANO TEACHER

O'Meara, Mary Anne
Moorestown School of Music
301 Union Street
Moorestown, New Jersey  08057
USA

Tel: 856-235-7565
Email: director @msmnj.org

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Member Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA), Greater Philadelphia Suzuki Association (GPSA), Music Teachers National Association (MTNA)

Certifications and qualifications: Graduate of long-term Suzuki Piano Teacher Training program at the School for Strings, New York, NY. (Teacher Sheila Keats). Registered for all 7 Books of Suzuki Piano Teaching. Studies with Jeanne Luedtke (1A), Carol Bigler and Lloyd Watts (Graduate Review), Hartt Summer Institute (2), Bigler-Lloyd Watts Piano Pedagogy Certificate.

Teaching methods: Suzuki Method only

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Flora Kuykendall Parker
SUZUKI PIANO TEACHER

Parker, Flora Kuykendall
11106 NW 33rd Avenue
Vancouver, Washington  98685
USA

Tel: 360-571-9539
Email: muzicman@teleport.com

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Suzuki Association of the Americas, Rochester Area Suzuki Piano Teachers Association

Certifications and qualifications: '82 Book 2 with Michiko Yurko - Suzuki Institute Chattaqua, NY : At Suzuki Kingston Institute Queen's University Kingston, Ontario Canada ; Unit A ('82) and Book 1 ('83) with Carole Bigler - Book 3 ('84) -  Book 6 ('85) with Ray Landers, Book 4 ('84) - Book 5 ('85) with Valery Lloyd-Watts.

Teaching methods: Suzuki Method throughout study, adding other materials, especially in the Romantic and 20th Century repertoire, along with reading, theory, and history.

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Karen Parsons
SUZUKI PIANO TEACHER

Parsons, Karen
17 Eddy Street
West Newton, Massachusetts  02465
USA

Tel: 617-244-1027
Email: Karen_G_Parsons@hotmail.com

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Suzuki Association of the Americas, Piano Basics Foundation

Certification / qualifications: Suzuki Piano Books 1A, 1B, 2, and 3. "Technique with Ease" course (Doris Koppelman), "Teaching Music Theory to Young Children" course (Caroline Fraser), Mass OCCS Teacher Certified (2.9-7 yr olds).

Teaching methods: Suzuki Method only, specializing in 3-7 year olds.

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Maria Antonieta Penheiro
SUZUKI PIANO TEACHER

Pinheiro, Maria Antonieta
Antonieta Pinheiro
R. Tutoia N. 349 Apto. 181 A
Paraiso - Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo  04.007-001
Brazil

Tel/fax: 55-11-30522485
Email: mariatp@uol.com.br

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Suzuki Association of the Americas

Certifications and qualifications: Suzuki Piano Teacher Training : Units - 1A ,1B,2 with Caroline Fraser - Holy Names College - CA; Unit - 3 with Doris Koppelman - HNC - CA; Unit - 4 with Beverly Fest - HNC - CA; Unit - 5, 6 and 7 with Doris Harrel - HNC- CA; Enrichment Study - Coordination at the Piano - Doris Koppelman - HNC - 1998; Suzuki in Practice - Caroline Fraser - HNC - 1998; Suzuki in Practice - Performace in Bach - Betty Woo - HNC - 1998; Broadening The Musical Experience in Suzuki Piano Book 5 , 6 and 7 - Doris Harrel - HNC; Piano Concerti for Advance Students - Doris Harrel; Suzuki Teaching Group Lessons - Caroline Fraser; Developing Natural Piano Technique - Doris Koppelman; 
Bachelor in Music - Universidade Federal of Rio de Janeiro

Teaching methods: Suzuki Method only

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Patti Phears
SUZUKI PIANO TEACHER

Phears, Patti
92-7049 Elele St.
Kapolei
, Hawaii  96707
USA

Tel: 808-342-7169
Email: piano88@mac.com

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Suzuki Association of Hawaii, Suzuki Association of the Americas

Certifications and qualifications: B Mus and M Mus in Piano Performance, University of Hawaii. Short term teacher training - Books 1-6 - with Lorraine Landefeld, Doris Koppelman, Bruce Anderson, Caroline Fraser, Michiko Yurko, Doris Harrel. Observation of Dr. Suzuki and Dr. Kataoka in Japan and U.S.

Teaching methods: Suzuki Method only

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Deborah K. Rausch
SUZUKI PIANO TEACHER

Secondary Instrument: Flute

Rausch, Deborah K.
Rausch Music Studio
910 S 4th St.
Milbank, South Dakota  57252
USA

Tel: 605-432-4205
Email: tdrausch@tnics.com

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Suzuki Association of the Americas, MTNA.

Certification / qualifications: Bachelor of Music Ed at Northern State University, Aberdeen, SD; Master of Music at University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD; Suzuki training at Colorado Institute, Snowmass and Nebraska Institute, Lincoln. 

Teaching methods: Suzuki Method exclusively

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Esther Reinders
SUZUKI PIANO TEACHER

Reinders, Esther
Reinders Music School - London
#2 Homefield Court, Victoria Road
Hendon, London  NW4 2BA
England

United Kingdom

Tel: +44 20 8457 4705
Email: esther@mymusicschool.co.uk

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: British Suzuki Institute, Suzuki Association of the Americas.

Certification / qualifications: British Suzuki Institute, trainer with Christine Magaziner, Certified Level 1, preparing level 2 and 3.

Teaching methods: Suzuki Method only

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Laura Seifert
SUZUKI PIANO TEACHER

Secondary Instruments: Organ

Seifert, Laura
Seifert Piano Studio
584 Elkhart Lane
Grand Junction, Colorado  81504-5676
USA

Tel: 970- 523-7531
Email: pianoteacher@netscape.net

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Suzuki Association of the Americas

Certification / qualifications: Completed short-term workshop course for Suzuki Piano Books 1-4 credit. Suzuki Piano Book 5 course and overview of Suzuki Piano Books 1-4 audited. 17 years Suzuki Piano teaching experience.

Teaching methods: Both Suzuki Piano and traditional piano lessons, using a wide variety of methods for teaching reading.

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Clare Sie
SUZUKI PIANO TEACHER

Sie, Clare
Suzuki Music and Fine Arts Pte Ltd
No. 1 Marine Parade Central
#09-04 Parkway Builders' Centre

Singapore  449408
Republic of Singapore

Tel: (65) 342-3405
Email: drmfs@cyberway.com.sg

Suzuki Teacher Association and related affiliations: Piano Basics Foundation

Certification / qualifications: Royal Schools of Music (pianoforte grade 8) -  Otterbeine College B.A.

Teaching methods: Suzuki Method only.

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Merlin B. Thompson
SUZUKI PIANO TEACHER

Thompson, Merlin B.
Mount Royal College Conservatory
4825 Richard Rd. SW
Calgary, Alberta  T3E 6K6
Canada

Tel: 403-440-6934
Email: mthompson@mtroyal.ab.ca

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Suzuki Association of the Americas, International Suzuki Association 

Certification / qualifications: Teacher Training with Haruko Kataoka and Shinichi Suzuki and awarded Suzuki Piano Teacher Certificate from Matsumoto Talent Education Institute in Matsumoto, Japan, 1986. Bachelor of Music, University of Regina Maitre es Arts, Universite de Montreal, 1975. 

Suzuki Association of the Americas Teacher Trainer: 
Suzuki Piano Pedagogy (university-level teacher program)

Teaching methods: Suzuki Piano instruction: 

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Aleli Tibay
SUZUKI PIANO TEACHER

Tibay, Aleli
19 Villamoura
Laguna Niguel, California  92677
USA

Tel: 949-495-3518
Email: alelitibay@home.com

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Piano Basics Foundation, Suzuki Association of the Americas, Suzuki Music Association of California-Orange County Branch 

Certifications and qualifications: 1983 - Suzuki Piano Book 1 (Michiko Yurko); 1984 Suzuki Piano Book 2 (Merna Thomas); 1985 Suzuki Piano Book 3 (Carol Hendrixon); 1988 and 1992-2000 Japanese Pedagogy (Dr. Haruko Kataoka); 1994 and 1998 Suzuki Piano Book 4 (Cleo Brimhall and Cheryl Kraft). 

Teaching methods: Suzuki Method only.

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Calista Anne Waddy
SUZUKI PIANO TEACHER

Secondary Instruments: Piano, Guitar

Waddy, Calista Anne
Mrs. Calista's Music Studio, Covington or Marietta
40 McCart Cir. / 4038 River Ridge Chase
Covington / Marietta, Georgia  30014/ 30067
USA

Tel: 770-787-3079
Email: Atlantaharpist@yahoo.com 

Suzuki Teacher Association / affiliations: Atlanta Area Suzuki Piano Association, American String Teacher's Association, American Harp Society, Covington Music Guild, Atlanta Chapter of The American Harp Society. 

Certification / qualifications: Suzuki Piano Apprenticeship Program of Atlanta, 2000 (teachers include Pam Smith, Robin Blankenship, and Lean Brammer). Suzuki student from 1980-1994, Teachers include Judy Parks, Judy Bozman, Linda Sparks. Degree from Florida State University in Music Therapy 2000. I welcome Special needs children into my studio. 

Teaching methods: Suzuki Only on Piano, traditional or Suzuki on Harp, traditional on Guitar

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Coralynne Weaver
SUZUKI PIANO TEACHER

Secondary Instruments: Voice and Soprano, Alto, and Tenor Recorders

Coralynne Weaver
309 Ballwin Ave
Ballwin, Missouri  63021
USA

Tel: 636-256-6893
Email: CoriKeys@aol.com

Suzuki Teacher Association affiliations: Missouri Music Teachers' Association, Piano Teachers' Guild (a division of American College of Musicians).

Certification / qualifications: Ottawa, Kansas Suzuki Institute. Teachers: Sue Kwak and Alice Joy Lewis. Certified in 1977.

Teaching methods: Alfred Method for theory, sight-reading and supplement solos in conjunction with the Suzuki Method.

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Phyllis Wood
SUZUKI PIANO TEACHER

Wood, Phyllis
PJW School of Music and Grenville Christian College
1410 English Way
Kingston, Ontario  K7L 5H6
Canada

Tel: 613-547-3660
Email: wood@kingston.jkl.net

Suzuki Teacher Association affiliations:

Certifications / qualifications: Suzuki training - all volumes of the Suzuki repertoire with Valery Lloyd-Watts, Carole Bigler, Sue Vasquez, Dorothy Jones, Marion Wilson and others. Suzuki Teacher training workshops at Utica Summer Institute, London Ontario Summer Suzuki Institute, and Kingston Suzuki Summer Institute. Participation as Suzuki Piano teacher trainer at the Kingston Suzuki Summer Institute (Volumes I and II). Instructor at Suzuki workshops in Buffalo, New York, Peterborough, Ontario and Kingston Ontario. Founder of Suzuki Summer School at Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario. 25 years Suzuki Piano teaching experience. ARCT from Royal Conservatory of Music.

Teaching methods: Suzuki method with Faber series, Alfred series, Frances Clarke series, and, as students progress, Royal Conservatory of Music Repertoire and Technique.

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Carol Wunderle
SUZUKI PIANO TEACHER 

Secondary Instrument: Pipe Organ

Carol Wunderle 
Suzuki Piano Talent Education Program of Costa Rica. 
Apdo 325-1200
San Jose, Pavas
Costa Rica

Tel: 506-232-3999
Email: carolandbil@hotmail.com 

Suzuki Teacher Association affiliations:

Certifications and qualifications: Units IA and B, Mary Carig Powell, Capital University; Book 2, Yasuko Joichi, University of Wisconsin; Book 3, Jeanne Leudka, University of Western Ontario; Japanese Pedagogy Unit, Dr. Haruko Kataoka Sen-Sei, Chautauqua Suzuki Institute; Book 4, combined with pedagogy unit Dr. Haruko Kataoka Sen-Sei, University of Western Ontario; Japenese pedagogy unit, Dr. Haruko Kataoka Sen-Sei, Jacksonville, Florida Suzuki Institute; Book 5, Doris Harrel, Southeast Idago Suzuki Institute. Two students studied with Dr. Haruko Kataoka Sen-Sei at the Chautauqua Institute. B.M., M.A. Performance organ and piano, Mount Union College and Kent State University. Assistant Professor of Music at Kent State University, Kent, Ohio; Malone College, Canton, Ohio, and Mount Union College, Alliance, Ohio. Performed 5 piano concerts, one duo piano, and 28 organ concerts in the States and 3 organ concerts in Costa Rica. 

Teaching methods: Suzuki method only.

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