June 29 - July 6, 2008
Liz Arbus
Liz Arbus is an SAA Sanctioned Teacher Trainer. Liz received her Bachelors
Degree in Music Education at Illinois State University and her Masters Degree in
Violin Performance at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville where she
studied with the renowned Suzuki Teacher Trainer, John Kendall. Ms. Arbus taught
Suzuki violin in Berkeley, Calif. for five years before moving to Pasadena. Liz
taught with the Pasadena Suzuki Music Program 1985 - 2004. She is currently the
director of Suzuki Talent Education in Pasadena (STEP). She teaches at several
Suzuki Institutes all over the United States. Liz continues violin lessons with
Zoya Leybin, coach and violinist in the San Francisco Symphony and is beginning
Baroque Violin studies with Elizabeth Blumenstock. In teaching children I see
the hope and joy that learning brings. In learning the violin, children do a
step-by-step process of discovery which carries over into every aspect of life.
The Suzuki Method aids in this growth process with continual nurturing from both
parent and teacher. Suzuki Institutes provide an enjoyable environment to
motivate students, parents and teachers. Being able to produce music can create
self-assurance and an inner joy. Listening to music can soothe our hearts and
minds. I hope through my teaching I can create a lifelong connection to a
marvelous musical tradition.
Barbara Barber
Barbara Barber is internationally known as a recording artist, pedagogue,
publisher, consultant, adjudicator, editor and author. She has taught and
concertized at conferences, institutes and workshops across North, Central and
South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Her widely used books
and CDs are distributed by Alfred Publishing Company. She obtained the B.M. and
M.M. degrees in violin performance from Texas Tech University. Barbara has
taught violin and string pedagogy at Texas Tech University, Texas Christian
University and the University of Colorado in Boulder. She currently maintains a
private studio in Estes Park and Boulder.
