Training

The Preucil School of Music; The Cleveland Institute of Music; SAA-certified teacher training through Book 8; Suzuki Early Childhood Education certification; continuing education course work through the Suzuki Association of the Americas.

Experience

20+ years teaching Suzuki violin in private and preparatory studios. 3 years teaching Suzuki Early Childhood Education classes. 3 years providing classroom and individual support to students enrolled in the OrchKids string program.

Bio & Background

Marion Goodrich grew up as a Suzuki student in one of the most established programs in the country, studying with Doris Preucil. Marion received long term graduate level training in Suzuki pedagogy at the Cleveland Institute of Music. Teaching venues have included large community programs, conservatory preparatory programs, and the independent studio.

Students have received top scores in award programs, principal and concertmaster seats for Baltimore Symphony Youth Orchestras, and thunderous applause for performing a Pre-Twinkle song in a studio recital. Graduates have gone on to achieve the ultimate goal:

Being good citizens with noble hearts and minds, serving their communities in careers such as school music director and EMT.