Profile Type: Suzuki Program Faculty
Pavel Bogomyakov
From: USSRI started teaching music in…I started teaching at the Conservatory in…My inspiration:Few people know that I…Education: Julliard School, Peabody Conservatory and Manhattan School of MusicI play and teach: PianoMy other artistic/musical endeavors:Biography: Pavel Bogomyakov was born in USSR and is a graduate of Juilliard School, Peabody Conservatory and Manhattan School of Music. Currently based…
Ali Kang
From: New York, NY I started teaching music in… 2010 I started teaching at the Conservatory in… 2014 My inspiration: J.S. Bach, my daughter MJ, Suzuki teacher Allen Lieb Few people know that I… study the Feldenkrais Method and love to sing. Education: University of Michigan – B.M., Violin Performance, The Juilliard School – one…
Aaron Van Heyningen
From: Issaquah, WashingtonI started teaching music in…1997I started teaching at the Conservatory in… 2013My inspiration: Dr. Suzuki. He lived through turbulent times and still managed to work tirelessly to create a more beautiful world through education, compassion, and music.Few people know that I… enjoy high-tech cooking, and I dream of turning my brown thumb into…
Grace Lin
From: Taiwan I started teaching music in… 2006 I started teaching at the Conservatory in… 2007 My inspiration: My inspiration is my piano teacher Shirley Cohen. She said, “Great teachers are humble and respectful. Great teachers teach with beautiful heart.” Few people know that I… love to bake. My dream is to open a bakery…
Jeong-Hwa Park
From: South KoreaI started teaching music in…1996I started teaching at the Conservatory in… 2012My inspiration: Beethoven, Sheila Keats (my Suzuki piano trainer), Dr. Donald Pirone, Dr. Susan SobolewskiFew people know that I… have attended several seminars on AutismEducation: Sungshin Women’s University, South Korea – Bachelor of MusicArizona State University – Master of MusicArizona State University…
Nina Yenik
From: Kyoto, JapanEducation: BM and MM, Manhattan School of MusicI play and teach: PianoBiography: Nina Yenik is a pianist and educator based in Manhattan. She has performed in solo recitals and chamber music concerts in venues across the world including Spain, France, Italy and China. She received her Bachelor and Master of Music from Manhattan…
Lyuba Dubov
From: Minsk, BelarusI started teaching music in…2002I started teaching at the Conservatory in… 2006My inspiration: My familyFew people know that I… like cross country skiingEducation: Aaron Copland School of Music at CUNY Queens College – BMTeachers College at Columbia University – MA, Music EducationI play and teach: PianoMy other artistic/musical endeavors: I’m a freelance accompanist.
Marthe Miller
From: Pittsburgh, PA I started teaching music in…1965 I started teaching at the Conservatory in… 2005 My inspiration: My dad, James “Jimmy” Miller, singer/pianist who performed as a soloist and accompanist for televangelists and their celebrity guests; and my mom, Isabelle Miller, pianist and the first U.S. female band leader Few people know that I……
Junko Nagai
Native of Japan. Suzuki Piano Dept Head. Bachelor and Master from Manhattan School of Music under the tutelage of Byron Janis and Ruth Laredo. Graduated with numerous awards including the Best Chamber Music Award. Winner of Yamaha Piano Competition. Televised and radio broadcasted Concerto performances with the Abilene Symphony and Manhattan School of Music Symphony…
Emile Blondel
Name: Emile BlondelFrom: Charlottesville, VAI started teaching music in… 2007I started teaching at the Conservatory in… 2011Who’s your inspiration, musical or otherwise? BachFew people know that I… also play the drumsEducation: North Carolina School of the Arts – BMNorth Carolina School of the Arts – MMEcole Alfred Cortot in Paris, 2001-2004I play and teach: PianoMy…