Kari Gunderson joyfully teaches violin in northeast Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Suzuki families, virtuoso students on violin and viola, and adults. She’s a certified teacher with the Suzuki Association of the Americas and also performs on violin and viola.
Dubbed Violin Queen by her high school subjects, she's proud of her many former students who bring news of their awards and positions along with humor and stories of their lives. Kari loves guiding committed families into learning with self-discipline, creativity, and joy.
4854 North Diversey Blvd.
Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
614-595-6643, [email protected]
Background: Kari has a Bachelor's degree from Oberlin College and her Doctor of Musical Arts from Indiana University. She has taught performance and string teacher training at Florida State University, Ohio State University, and Ohio Wesleyan. She's performed in Pro Musica Chamber Orchestra, Opera Columbus, Ballet Met, and for such popular stars as the Julliard String Quartet, Michael Jackson, and Natalie Cole.
Currently Kari is president of the Suzuki Association of Wisconsin. A co-founder of the Suzuki Association of Ohio, she's taught at Suzuki regional institutes and served as longtime newsletter editor. Twice she's served as string chair for the Ohio Music Teachers Association, and she's written many articles for the Suzuki Association of the Americas journal and other publications.
Some of her students have gone on to the Cleveland Institute of Music, Manhattan School of Music, Yale University, Northwestern University, Indiana University, and Oberlin Conservatory of Music and successful musical careers. Others have gone into different fields for work but have lives enhanced by early training in poise, good work habits, and a love for music.
Kind words from our crew:
I couldn't have hoped for a better teacher and studio with whom to begin this wonderful journey of violin/music-making. She is a gem and Wisconsin is so, so lucky to have gotten her! -- Lisa M.
Andrew loves violin time with you. He always lists it part of three good things that happened today (our bedtime routine). -- Sue H.
Kindhearted
Amazing
Respectful
Interesting -- Sophie H.
Time with her is a grand musical occasion with grand jollification! -- Mr. B.
Kari is a wonderful colleague, exceptionally trained teacher and her students, who are always prepared to a high level of technique and musicianship, are fun-loving and appreciative. -- Carol W.
Dubbed Violin Queen by her high school subjects, she's proud of her many former students who bring news of their awards and positions along with humor and stories of their lives. Kari loves guiding committed families into learning with self-discipline, creativity, and joy.
4854 North Diversey Blvd.
Whitefish Bay, WI 53217
614-595-6643, [email protected]
Background: Kari has a Bachelor's degree from Oberlin College and her Doctor of Musical Arts from Indiana University. She has taught performance and string teacher training at Florida State University, Ohio State University, and Ohio Wesleyan. She's performed in Pro Musica Chamber Orchestra, Opera Columbus, Ballet Met, and for such popular stars as the Julliard String Quartet, Michael Jackson, and Natalie Cole.
Currently Kari is president of the Suzuki Association of Wisconsin. A co-founder of the Suzuki Association of Ohio, she's taught at Suzuki regional institutes and served as longtime newsletter editor. Twice she's served as string chair for the Ohio Music Teachers Association, and she's written many articles for the Suzuki Association of the Americas journal and other publications.
Some of her students have gone on to the Cleveland Institute of Music, Manhattan School of Music, Yale University, Northwestern University, Indiana University, and Oberlin Conservatory of Music and successful musical careers. Others have gone into different fields for work but have lives enhanced by early training in poise, good work habits, and a love for music.
Kind words from our crew:
I couldn't have hoped for a better teacher and studio with whom to begin this wonderful journey of violin/music-making. She is a gem and Wisconsin is so, so lucky to have gotten her! -- Lisa M.
Andrew loves violin time with you. He always lists it part of three good things that happened today (our bedtime routine). -- Sue H.
Kindhearted
Amazing
Respectful
Interesting -- Sophie H.
Time with her is a grand musical occasion with grand jollification! -- Mr. B.
Kari is a wonderful colleague, exceptionally trained teacher and her students, who are always prepared to a high level of technique and musicianship, are fun-loving and appreciative. -- Carol W.
