Karen Zethmayr
Suzuki violin, preschool music and movement
ages
3–adult
teaching since
1971
education
- BMus, Major in Violin, Minor in Voice; Lawrence University
- Suzuki Violin Pedagogy; Eastman School of Music
- certified to teach instrumental music pre K-12
- and general music pre K-8
notable ensembles
- UW Opera orchestra
- Madison Savoyards pit orchestra
- MSFAC String Quartet
professional affiliations
- Suzuki Association of Wisconsin
- Independant String Teachers’ Association of Madison
- Madison Storytellers’ Guild
- Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators
teaching philosophy:
“Two influences on my performing and teaching are Dalcroze Eurhythmics and experience as a professional storyteller. Dalcroze brings fun, phrasing and energy into music. The power of story helps in teaching the “how to” of technique, and brings out the drama in music. The common thread I find in both singing and playing is that strong, free sound comes not from pressure and force but from balance and free-flowing energy.”
