Etobicoke Suzuki Music faculty members have extensive and specialized training in the Suzuki Method, acquired in Canada, the USA, and Japan. They are accomplished, professional musicians and experienced teachers. Many perform in orchestras and professional ensembles in Toronto and surrounding regions.

ESM is committed to lifelong learning and supports its faculty through pedagogical resources and teacher development funding. ESM also offers accredited SAA Suzuki Teacher Training courses.

Violin & Viola Faculty

• Pamela Bettger (violin)
• Andrew Dawydchak (violin)
• Margot Jewell (ESM Co-Founder, Artistic Advisor and SAA Teacher Trainer)
• Amanda Lee (violin, Co-director)
• Wendy Rogers (violin)
• Kaylee Van der Vliet (violin)
• Myra Yeung (violin, viola)

Cello Faculty

• Rachel Gauntlett
• Anne Rankin (Co-director)
• Natasha Zado

Suzuki Sprouts (SECE) Faculty

• Rachel Gauntlett
• Anne Rankin (Sprouts Coordinator)
• Natasha Zado
• Also see the Suzuki Sprouts webpage for more information.

Enrichment Faculty

• Pamela Bettger (Chamber music; orchestras)
• Suzanne Davies (Dalcroze Eurythmics / Rhythmic Foundations)
• Andrew Dawydchak (Fiddle)
• Elaine McLeod (Orchestras)
• Gregory Millar (Music theory)
• Natasha Zado (Music theory)
• Also see the Enrichment Program webpage for more information.

Artistic Advisors

• Margot Jewell
• Tricia Balmer

ESM Administration

• Tammy Fournier, Administrator: info@etobicokesuzukimusic.ca
• Communications & Social Media: communications@etobicokesuzukimusic.ca
• Website: web@etobicokesuzukimusic.ca

Opportunities to join our team: Visit the ESM Careers page

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