A Message From The Instructor…
I have taught Suzuki violin to students ages 5-83 in the Twin Cities since 2004. I am so proud of every student’s progress and dedication.
-Marnie
A few of my students play in Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies (GTCYS) and Minnesota Youth Symphonies (MYS):
Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies (GTCYS):
1 student in Symphony Orchestra (9th grader-top orchestra, online student for the past 6 years, 2 years in person)
2 students in Philharmonia (3rd grade-Studied with me for the past 3 years)
Minnesota Youth Symphonies (MYS):
1 student in Philharmonic Orchestra (online student for the past 5 years
- Congratulations to my online student of 6 years, 2 years in person, for moving up in GTCYS from Philharmonic to Symphony Orchestra, top orchestra.
- Congratulations to two of my violin students on their placement in the GTCYS Philharmonia! They have been studying Suzuki violin with me for three years and will be entering third grade this fall. They even learned vibrato as second graders, an exciting milestone in their violin development. I’m so proud of their hard work, dedication, and progress, and it’s wonderful to see their efforts rewarded with this opportunity in the Twin Cities music community!
- Congratulations to my online student for being accepted into the GTCYS Philharmonic (the second-highest orchestra) as an 8th grader—one of the youngest violinists in the ensemble! She has studied with me in person for 2 years and online for 5 years at the time of her acceptance.
- Join me in celebrating Evie’s admission to the East Metro Honors Orchestra! Since April of 2025, she has been studying privately with me and has made great progress in technique, repertoire, and overall musicianship. Her dedication and growth are inspiring to see each week.
- Congratulations to Noah, a talented 9th grader, who earned a spot in Concertino, a prestigious group at his school, by auditioning and succeeding. Membership in this group is by audition only, and his dedication and skill have truly paid off. He has been studying with me virtually since 4th grade and continues to be a dedicated and hard-working student. As his sole violin instructor, I’ve had the privilege of guiding him through his musical journey, and I couldn’t be more excited for him as he takes this next step in his musical development.
- Congratulations to Vivi who moved up from Philharmonic to Repertory Orchestra in MYS.
- Congratulations to Itzel (online student for the past 3 years) for advancing from String to Philharmonic Orchestra in MYS.
- Congratulations to Noah who has been awarded the 8th Grade Orchestra Director’s Award (Sandburg Orchestral Award), chosen by his orchestra director. (online student for the past 5 years)
- Congratulations to Daniel C, (online student for the past 6 years, 2 years in person) who has earned a spot in the prestigious 2025-2026 Minnesota All-State Orchestra. This competitive ensemble selects members through a rigorous audition process.
- Congratulations to Amithy for advancing to her school’s top orchestra, Concert Orchestra (online student for 5 years). She will be one of the youngest players in this ensemble.
- Congratulations to my violin student, Olivia (online student), on receiving a Superior rating at the Minnesota State Solo and Ensemble contest.
- Congratulations to my student, Vikram (online student for 5 years), for receiving a superior rating in the Minnesota State Solo and Ensemble contest held on Thursday, January 16th, 2025.
- Congratulations to my student, Amithy, who made it into the Con Amici Chamber Orchestra violin section at Stillwater High School (online student for 5 years). It is pretty rare for a 9th grader to be placed into the most advanced orchestra at her school.
- Congratulations to Vikram who advanced from the 1st violin section in Philharmonic, the 2nd highest orchestra in the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies (GTCYS), to the most advanced orchestra, Symphony, 1st violin section.
- Congratulations to my violin student, Eileen, who moved up from Philharmonic to Repertory Orchestra, the 2nd most advanced orchestra in the Minnesota Youth Symphonies (MYS). Eileen will be in 7th grade this fall. (online student at the time)
- Congratulations to Vivi who moved up from String Orchestra to Philharmonic in MYS.
- Congratulations to Vikram (online student) who moved up from Philharmonic, the 2nd highest orchestra in GTCYS, to Symphony. Symphony Orchestra is the most advanced orchestra in GTCYS.
- Congratulations to Vikram (online student) who was promoted to be a regular member of the 2024-2025 Minnesota All-State Orchestra. Membership is by audition only and is comprised of a select group of high school orchestra students in Minnesota.
- Congratulations to my violin student, Vikram (online student) who moved up from Concert to Philharmonic Orchestra in GTCYS. (online student)
- Congratulations to Amithy who moved up from Camerata to Concert Orchestra in GTCYS.
- Congratulations to Itzel who was accepted into MYS String Orchestra. (online student-no private lessons before me-she has only had online lessons)
- Congratulations to Rejat who advanced from Concert to Philharmonic Orchestra as part of GTCYS. (online student)
- Congratulations to Noah who was accepted into Honors Orchestra. (online student)
- Congratulations to Ivy for becoming a member of the 2023-2024 Minnesota All-State Orchestra. This orchestra is audition-only and is comprised of a select group of high school orchestra students around the state. (online student)
- Congratulations to Noah who was accepted into All-District Orchestra. (online student)
- Congratulations to Olivia who is a member of Chamber Strings and Symphony Orchestra at Armstrong High School. She gained acceptance into these groups at the earliest grade level possible. (online student)
- Congratulations to Rejat (online student) who advanced from Camerata to Concert Orchestra as part of the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies.
- Congratulations to Ivy (online student) who advanced from String Orchestra to Symphony Orchestra at East Ridge High School. Ivy will be a sophomore at East Ridge High School this year. It’s rare for a sophomore to be placed into Symphony Orchestra.
- Congratulations to my violin student, Vikram(online student) who moved up from Camerata Orchestra in Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies to Concert Orchestra.
- Congratulations to Eileen who auditioned for Minnesota Youth Symphonies (MYS) and placed into the Philharmonic Orchestra. She will be a 5th grader this fall.
- Congratulations to my student, Amithy, who moved up from Concertino Orchestra in Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies to Camerata Orchestra.
- Congratulations to Olivia for placing into the Philharmonic Orchestra, the most advanced orchestra, at White Bear Lake High School.
- Congratulations to Olivia who placed into the most advanced orchestra, Symphony, at Armstrong High School. She will be a sophomore this fall and had to audition to receive this honor. It is rare for a sophomore to place into this orchestra.
- Congratulations to Eileen, Ivy, and Olivia for receiving superior ratings as participants in the East Suburban Federation of Music Clubs Festival.
- Congratulations to Danny for moving up from Strings Orchestra to Philharmonic in the Minnesota Youth Symphonies.
- Congratulations to Enya for moving up from Strings Orchestra to Philharmonic in the Minnesota Youth Symphonies. Enya will be a fifth grader this fall.
- Congratulations to Amithy for being placed into Concertino of the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies.
- Congratulations to Vikram who placed into the Chamber Orchestra at his school as an incoming freshman this fall. This orchestra is mainly made up of juniors and seniors.
- Congratulations to Rejat and Vikram for moving up from Concertino last year in GTCYS to the Camera Orchestra. Congratulations to Amithy for being accepted into Sinfonia of the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies.
- Congratulations to Amithy for being accepted into Philharmonia of the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies.
- Congratulations to Emily who made it into Symphony, the top orchestra at school. She will be a sophomore this year.
- Congratulations to my violin student, Olivia, for placing into the most advanced orchestra, Bear Orchestra, at White Bear Area High School. She will be a sophomore for the 2020-2021 school year.
- Congratulations to Olivia who was placed into the quintet at White Bear Lake High School. She had to audition to receive this honor.
- Congratulations to Aaron for making it into Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies Symphony Orchestra for the second time. He will be a ninth grader this fall.
- Congratulations to Ivy for placing into Philharmonic Orchestra in Minnesota Youth Symphonies. I consider this to be quite an accomplishment as she has only been playing the violin for three years. Her hard work is definitely paying off! She will be a seventh grader this fall.
- Congratulations to Rejat for moving up an orchestra in Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies. He is now a member of Concertino.
- Congratulations to Vikram for being selected to play in the Concertino Orchestra of Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies.
- Congratulations to Amithy for being accepted into Philharmonia of the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies.
- Congratulations to Emily who made it into Symphony, the top orchestra at school. She will be a sophomore this year.
- Congratulations to Olivia for being selected to play in Varsity Orchestra, the highest orchestra for White Bear Lake High School (North campus). She will be a freshman this fall.
- Congratulations to the 11 students who participated in the East Suburban Federation of Music Clubs Festival on January 19, 2019. Eight students received superior, two received excellent, and one student received a satisfactory rating.
- Congratulations to Aaron who will be an eighth grader in the fall, for placing in GTCYS’s top orchestra, Symphony. Because of a scheduling conflict, he has decided to stay in Philharmonic Orchestra so that he can complete his Eagle Scout award.
- Congratulations to Olivia for being placed in the All District Orchestra for the second year and receiving a perfect score on all excerpts that were played for her audition.
- Congratulations to Avianna for being placed in the All District Orchestra for the second year.
- Danil, 4th grade, was promoted to the 5th grade orchestra.
- Aaron, 7th grade, placed in the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies (GTCYS) Philharmonic Orchestra, the 2nd highest orchestra in GTCYS. There are seven orchestras in GTCYS. He and an oboe player are the only two middle school students with other high school members.
- Aaron, 6th grade, participated in the top summer ensemble of Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies, Chamber Symphony.
- Aaron received his 6th consecutive superior rating in the East Metro Federation of Music Clubs held on February 18th, 2017.
- Kaushik received his 3rd consecutive superior rating.
- Rejat received his 5th consecutive superior rating.
- Joseph received a superior rating.
- Kaushik earned a spot in the Minnesota Youth Symphony (MYS) String Orchestra.
- Olivia, who is in 4th grade, placed in all district orchestra for the Robbinsdale school district.
- Olivia, 4th grade, was recently moved to the 5th grade orchestra.
- Ella, 4th grade, was promoted to the 5th grade orchestra.
- Avianna placed in all district orchestra for the Robbinsdale school district.
- Joseph received the highest grade for the violinists in his school orchestra class.
- Darren received his 3rd consecutive superior rating in the Minnesota Federation of Music Clubs!