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Selah Kwak serves as a Lecturer in Music at the Hartt Community Division of The Hartt School, University of Hartford, holding dual roles as Administrator and Student Advisor alongside her faculty position in Suzuki and Traditional Violin instruction and Chamber Music coaching.
Her academic credentials include:
- Graduate Professional Diploma (GPD) from The Hartt School, University of Hartford
- Master of Music (MM) in violin performance and Suzuki pedagogy from The Hartt School, University of Hartford
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Gettysburg College, double-majoring in psychology and music with Summa Cum Laude honors
Her professional focus centers on violin pedagogy through the Suzuki Method, emphasizing character development as music's core purpose. She cultivates student resilience, patience, and problem-solving skills within a supportive learning environment, explicitly rejecting the notion that music education should solely produce professional musicians. Her teaching philosophy directly channels Dr. Shinichi Suzuki's principle that "Music exists for the purpose of growing an admirable heart."
Ms. Kwak maintains active performance and teaching engagements as a Hartford Symphony Orchestra violinist, while instructing at The Hotchkiss School and through private studios. Her student advising role at the Hartt Community Division complements her chamber music coaching responsibilities, fostering ensemble development and individual artistry.
Outside professional commitments, she pursues hiking, international travel, and dog walking as personal interests.
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