ESM Faculty
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)
- Amanda Lee (violin, Co-director)
- Wendy Rogers (violin)
- Kaylee Van der Vliet (violin)
- Myra Yeung (violin, viola)
Cello Faculty
- Rachel Gauntlett (cello)
- Anne Rankin (cello, Co-director)
- Natasha Zado (cello)
Suzuki Sprouts (SECE) Faculty
- Rachel Gauntlett
- Anne Rankin (Coordinator)
- Natasha Zado
Enrichment Faculty
- Pamela Bettger (Chamber music; Orchestras)
- Suzanne Davies (Dalcroze Eurythmics / Rhythmic Foundations)
- Andrew Dawydchak (Fiddle)
- Elaine McLeod (Chamber music; Orchestras)
- Gregory Millar (Music theory)
- Myra Yeung (Chamber music)
- Natasha Zado (Music theory)
Also see the Enrichment Program webpage for more information.
Headstart Faculty
Teacher Training Faculty
- Margot Jewell (ESM Co-Founder, Artistic Advisor and SAA ECC! Teacher Trainer)
Artistic Advisors
- Tricia Balmer
- Margot Jewell (ESM Co-Founder, and SAA ECC! Teacher Trainer)
Administration
- Natasha Zado, Administrator: info@etobicokesuzukimusic.ca
- Christina Graham, Finance: finance@etobicokesuzukimusic.ca