Yerim Hwang

Suzuki Violin Yerim’s journey from South Korea to the United States, guided by her early exposure to the Suzuki method, shaped her passion for music education and performance. She obtained her Bachelor of Music degree from the Chicago College of Performing Arts, Roosevelt University, before furthering her studies at Baylor University, where she earned her Master of Music degree and …

Emily Rome

Viola Violist Emily Rome is currently a free-lance player and teacher in the Boston area. Emily performs with Boston Modern Orchestra Project, Odyssey Opera, Boston Lyric Opera, Rhode Island Philharmonic, Portland Symphony Orchestra, Landmarks Orchestra, and Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra among others. In addition, Emily also has a very active teaching career. She especially enjoys working with children and teaches a …

Lauren Cless

Suzuki Violin, Suzuki Programs director Lauren Cless is an experienced pedagogue, orchestral violinist, and chamber musician. At the Rivers School Conservatory, she teaches Suzuki Violin and Chamber Music. In 2017, Lauren received the Certificate of Achievement from the Suzuki Association of the Americas, an award that recognizes teachers for their commitment to excellence, life-long learning, and self-improvement. Previously, Ms. Cless …

Taylor Stobinski

Suzuki Cello Taylor Stobinski is an active cellist frequently performing, teaching, and studio recording in the greater Boston area. Stobinski has served as faculty at several music schools and youth programs such as the Toledo Symphony Suzuki School of Music, Detroit Symphony WFA Youth Orchestras, Black Swamp Fine Arts School, and the Boston Landmarks. In addition to his teaching, Stobinski …

Jenna Potts

Suzuki Violin Ms. Potts holds a Master of Music with an Emphasis in Pedagogy from the Longy School of Music where she studied with Mark Lakirovich. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music, summa cum laude, from Case Western Reserve University where she also studied with faculty from the Cleveland Institute of Music. Ms. Potts currently has the …

Lisa Lederer

Suzuki Violin Lisa Lederer trained at New England Conservatory and the American Suzuki Institute and is registered through Book 8 with Suzuki Association of Americas (SAA). She holds a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance from Boston University with additional post-graduate studies at the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, MA. Lisa Lederer is an accomplished performer who freelances extensively …

Catherine O’Kelly

Classical Guitar, Suzuki Guitar Classical guitarist Catherine O’Kelly performs both as a soloist and as a member of Tedesco Duo with flutist Arielle Burke. A former Suzuki student at The Rivers School Conservatory, she is delighted to now be teaching Suzuki guitar at Rivers. Catherine earned her BA in music and philosophy from Vassar College in 2011, graduating with honors, …