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Christina Simpson is Adjunct Senior Artist Teacher of Suzuki Violin at the Blair School of Music, Vanderbilt University, where she has been a faculty member since August 2015. She brings decades of experience in Suzuki pedagogy and string education, having previously taught at the Lexington Talent Education Association from 1983 to 2013.
Her training in Suzuki pedagogy includes study under prominent teachers such as Donna Wiehe, Kay Collier McLaughlin, Ronda Cole, Margery Aber, Roger Stieg, and Craig Timmerman. She served as past president of the Central Kentucky Suzuki String Teachers’ Association and participated in an international cultural exchange in X'ian, China, in 2011, teaching violin and studying erhu and Tai Chi Quan.
- B.M., University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
Her research and professional interests center on Suzuki violin teaching, string pedagogy, and cross-cultural music education. While no formal academic publications are listed, her artistic contributions include string arrangements recorded and performed by renowned guitarists such as Tommy Emmanuel, John Knowles, Guy Van Duser, and Stephanie Jackson.
She has performed with orchestras including the Chicago Civic Orchestra, Orquesta Mexicana de la Juventude, Lexington Philharmonic, Huntington Symphony, and Cave Run Symphony. Currently, she is a member of the Endless Road Strings. Her work reflects a deep commitment to music education, performance, and cultural outreach.
Christina Simpson advises and mentors students through the Suzuki program at Blair, contributing significantly to the development of young string players. Though no grants are explicitly mentioned, her cultural exchange work in China highlights her engagement in international music education initiatives.
She is actively involved in performance and educational outreach, functioning as a core member of the Endless Road Strings and maintaining a strong presence in the Suzuki teaching community.
