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Christie Felsing serves as Director of Teaching and Learning at the University of Hartford's Hartt Community Division (HCD), holding dual roles as Suzuki Violin Faculty and Music Skills Specialist in Suzuki Pedagogy within The Hartt School's Instrumental Studies department. She teaches violin in the Hartt Suzuki Program and leads graduate-level Suzuki pedagogy courses.
Her academic credentials include:
- Bachelor of Music (BM) from the University of Wisconsin–Madison
- Master of Music (MM) in Suzuki pedagogy from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Additional training comprises a nine-month Suzuki internship with Doris Preucil and arts administration certification (AMICI) through the National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts.
Felsing's professional focus centers on Suzuki-based violin pedagogy and music education philosophy. She implements Shinichi Suzuki's principles through a step-by-step approach emphasizing child potential development, positive learning environments, and the critical Suzuki triangle (teacher-parent-child). Her methodology prioritizes teamwork, musical connection through tone refinement, and collaborative character building alongside technical skill development.
Professional recognition includes:
- Leopold LaFosse Studio Teacher of the Year (2013) from the Iowa String Teachers Association
Felsing maintains extensive leadership in the Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) as a registered teacher trainer, serving on the Board of Directors (2004-2009), coordinating the 2010 SAA conference, working as staff (2014-2016), and consulting for teacher development. Prior to her current position, she served 17 years (1996-2014) as assistant director and violin faculty at Iowa's Preucil School of Music.
She operates within the Hartt Suzuki Program ecosystem and contributes significantly to the broader Suzuki community through SAA initiatives, teacher training programs, and conference leadership, maintaining strong ties to institutions like the Preucil School of Music.
