About Suzanne
Suzanne Hamlin has been teaching and performing as a professional pianist for 17 years. She began studying the piano at age four, and first accompanied choirs at the age of 11. She completed three years of coursework towards a Ph.D. from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, and she earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of La Verne in California and a master’s degree in composition from the University of Idaho. She has taught courses in piano, music history and appreciation, and the history of rock music at the University of Idaho, the Community College of Southern Nevada, the University of Cincinnati, and Wilmington College in Ohio. While at the University of Cincinnati, she was editor of the journal Music Research Forum.
Her teaching philosophy has always been one that integrates fun into lessons. Many of her students enjoy learning jazz, blues, and pop music along with classical technique. In addition, she incorporates theory and composing into lessons. Parents have often commented on her patience and ability to guide a child towards a lifelong love of music. She has taught all ages, including adults and children as young as four years old.
Some of her credentials:
Her teaching philosophy has always been one that integrates fun into lessons. Many of her students enjoy learning jazz, blues, and pop music along with classical technique. In addition, she incorporates theory and composing into lessons. Parents have often commented on her patience and ability to guide a child towards a lifelong love of music. She has taught all ages, including adults and children as young as four years old.
Some of her credentials:
- B.A., University of La Verne
- M.M., University of Idaho
- Doctoral coursework, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
- Member, Oregon Music Teachers Association
Music Teachers National Association - OMTA Social Networking Chair
- Music Director and Rehearsal Pianist, Cincinnati Black Theatre Company
- Judge, Rural Arts Association Competition in Batesville, Indiana
- Assistant Conductor, University of Idaho Vandaleer Concert Choir
- Accompanist, Portland Community College Choir
For more information on lessons, contact Suzanne at suzanneatthepiano@gmail.com
or (503) 962-9353
or (503) 962-9353
