Growth, expression and connection through strings music education.
Why Woodfield Music Studio?
Instruction from expert pedagogue, with training from some of the best, and most respected music schools on the planet.
Certified professional member of Ontario Registered Music Teachers Association
Thoughtful, empathetic instruction tailored to your individual needs, not the other way around
What students and parents are saying:
“Susan’s teaching style, which is open and supportive, has been inspiring. I truly appreciate the knowledge and guidance she has shared with me.”
“ My child couldn’t wait to show us what he could do!”
“You made a miracle happen!”
“I love that I can choose pieces and songs I like, and have them written out for me in a way that I can play them and enjoy them.”
“ It’s so exciting and fun, I can’t wait to see what we play next!”
Susan Millar Boldissar
BMus, MMus
Susan Millar Boldissar holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, and a Master of Music from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. She studied on merit-based scholarship for both degrees at these top tier institutions, and served as Associate Instructor of Violoncello and during her graduate work. Susan completed the minor cognate string pedagogy program at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and her degree in cello performance, granting her the skills to teach violin, viola, and cello.
Susan is also a composer and arranger of music —using these skills to write music fitting the unique specifics of instrumentation in her teaching, and has arrangements of her music published.
Susan has performed all across the U.S. and Canada as a soloist, as a chamber musician and with orchestras; and has decades of experience in teaching private lessons, group lessons, chamber ensembles, directing orchestral ensembles and conducting. Susan has had a successful in-person teaching studio and in the last 4 years has had great success nurturing musicians through virtual instruction as well.
Individual and group instruction offerings for all levels and ages .
In- Studio Lessons
One-on-one guidance for absolute beginners through conservatory level. Method books amplified by songs and pieces written by Susan for students to target their individual needs and goals — keep it fun — playing music you like, from the beginning.
Virtual lessons
Absolute beginners to conservatory level lessons through video call. Method books, standard classical repertoire, and new works and arrangements written by Susan — I can do it all.
Chamber Music Lessons
In studio Chamber music and small ensemble classes. Play in a piano trio, string duet, string quartet. Play a Beethoven String Quartet — or Mendelssohn Piano Trio — or a piece arranged for us by Susan of the latest movie theme, or pop song. Learn to improvise with your friends as a chamber ensemble too!
Group and small ensemble Classes by instrument
Beginner group lessons offer the opportunity to play music with peers learning the same instrument. Gain the special skills required to play with others, early on. Play fun pieces, together.
Make friends on your musical journey.
