Cellist Suzanne Smith founded cellochan in 1992 in Ann Arbor, MI. In 2016 she moved to Vermont and now performs with Vermont Virtuosi, as Principal cellist of the Montpelier Chamber Orchestra, and teaches privately offering chamber music coaching and private cello lessons. She is on the faculty of the Monteverdi Music School, the Middlebury Community Music Center, and has a private studio in Moretown, VT.
Ms. Smith has a bachelor of performance from Oberlin Conservatory and a Masters in Music from the University of New York at Stonybrook. Her main teachers have been Richard Kapucinski at Oberlin and Bernard Greenhouse, founder of the Beaux Arts Trio in New York. She did post graduate work with Janos Starker over a period of two years. For the past 10 years she has directed CelloChanWoods, a summer cello retreat for intermediate to advanced cellists, in Vermont. This unique retreat explores participants experience on the artistic path from many perspectives, and helps cellists resolve tension blocks in playing.
Teaching philosophy: As players, artists, and people we need to acknowledge and employ our total selves on the artistic journey. Suzanne helps students of all levels study the cello in the context of their subjective needs, creative goals, and abilities. Her teaching philosophy reflects her belief in the fundamental importance of having confidence, heightened awareness, and joy when playing. A dedicated mentor and performer for over 30 years, she helps each student to honor and clraify his or her unique artistic voice. Her students range from future professionals to those who simply want the cello in their lives. All ages and levels may apply. If you would like to talk with Suzanne about the possibility that such a retreat is right for you, you can reach her at: 802 496 5273.
Ms. Smith has a bachelor of performance from Oberlin Conservatory and a Masters in Music from the University of New York at Stonybrook. Her main teachers have been Richard Kapucinski at Oberlin and Bernard Greenhouse, founder of the Beaux Arts Trio in New York. She did post graduate work with Janos Starker over a period of two years. For the past 10 years she has directed CelloChanWoods, a summer cello retreat for intermediate to advanced cellists, in Vermont. This unique retreat explores participants experience on the artistic path from many perspectives, and helps cellists resolve tension blocks in playing.
Teaching philosophy: As players, artists, and people we need to acknowledge and employ our total selves on the artistic journey. Suzanne helps students of all levels study the cello in the context of their subjective needs, creative goals, and abilities. Her teaching philosophy reflects her belief in the fundamental importance of having confidence, heightened awareness, and joy when playing. A dedicated mentor and performer for over 30 years, she helps each student to honor and clraify his or her unique artistic voice. Her students range from future professionals to those who simply want the cello in their lives. All ages and levels may apply. If you would like to talk with Suzanne about the possibility that such a retreat is right for you, you can reach her at: 802 496 5273.
Vision:
To help students experience the joy of music making
To employ the cello as a tool in the work of self acceptance
To cultivate service to others through music.
To help students experience the joy of music making
To employ the cello as a tool in the work of self acceptance
To cultivate service to others through music.
The Brahms c minor Piano Quartet.
Suzanne performs with University of Michigan School of Music faculty in Ann Arbor, MI.
Suzanne performs with University of Michigan School of Music faculty in Ann Arbor, MI.
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