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Our Faculty
Our passionate instructors are committed to helping each child discover the joy of music and reach their full potential. We take pride in fostering a love for music that will last a lifetime.
Passionate Educators for Your Child
At the heart of the New Ulm Suzuki School of Music lies a team of exceptional teaching artists who are dedicated to nurturing the creative potential within each student. Our community is privileged to have highly respected and seasoned musicians who are committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of those they mentor. With advanced degrees and a passion for excellence, our teachers choose to be part of our community because they recognize the unique opportunity to inspire and guide students of all ages, abilities, and aspirations.
Our dedicated faculty at New Ulm Suzuki School of Music are not just educators, but also professional musicians who perform with esteemed ensembles locally and across the midwest. They invest countless hours refining their craft, exploring new teaching methods, and preparing for performances, all while inspiring and nurturing our students to be better musicians and individuals.
Paula Anderson, Violin & Viola
Paula Anderson is a graduate of the University of Nebraska with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology. She went on to complete her BA in Music in 1995 at Minnesota State University-Mankato. She has also done extensive training in the Suzuki Method and is a registered teacher for all 10 books. This training included attending teacher training courses at the American Suzuki Institute, long-term teacher training courses at Augsburg College Suzuki Talent Education Program with Nancy Lokken, and Mark Bjork’s long term Suzuki Pedagogy course at the University of Minnesota. The program was a two-year pedagogy class and covered all the Suzuki Violin book levels.
Crista Bohlmann, Violin
Crista began Suzuki violin lessons at the age of 3 in New Ulm, MN. Recently, she completed graduate work at the University of Minnesota, in Suzuki Pedagogy where she completed teacher training in all 10 Suzuki Books from master teacher, Mark Bjork. Crista also studied music and English at Minnesota State University, where she was a scholarship recipient for four years.
Mark Wamma, Viola
Mark Wamma is a 2009 graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College in Saint Peter, MN. While attending, he received a B.A. in Music focusing on violin performance. He has had the privilege to study under Peter McGuire, Brian Buckstead, Jonathan Magness, Lara MacLean, and Marilyn Bos. He is also fortunate to benefit from the knowledge of Paula Anderson, who lends him much wisdom as he learns about the Suzuki method. Mark is also the conductor of the Northstar Strings and Youth Philharmonic for the Mankato Area Youth Symphony Orchestra.
Join the New Ulm Suzuki School of Music
Are you ready to embark on a musical journey with your child? The New Ulm Suzuki School of Music invites you to explore the transformative power of the Suzuki Method. Our dedicated staff is here to support your child’s musical and personal development every step of the way.
Contact us today to observe a group lesson or to learn more about our programs. Together, we can help your child discover their potential and achieve musical excellence.