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Faculty Biography

:: Marnie Thies ::::::


Philosophy: I enjoy working with students of all ages and abilities. It is interesting to teach the violin because I deal with different personalities and with that, one has to wear a different hat with each student, particularly with different learning styles as well. 		Marnie Thies

Teaches:

 Violin, Suzuki Violin, and Fiddling

Teaching Since:

 2002

Education:

  • Masters Degree, Violin Performance, DePaul University. Notable Professors: Ilya Kaler and Josef Genualdi.
  • Bachelors Degree-Violin Performance, University of Wisconsin, Madison. Notable Professor: Vartan Manoogian.
  • Suzuki Teacher Trained, Violin, Books One through Ten.
  • Studied with Mary West as a high school student.
  • Suzuki Teacher Trainted to teach Suzuki Books 1-10.

Groups/Associations:

Ongoing Professional Development/Events:

  • Suzuki teacher training

Student Opportunities:
  • K&S Recitals – April and December
  • East Suburban Federation of Music Clubs