About me and my philosophy

Meet Marti

Martha “Marti” Garrett, NCTM
As a nationally certified teacher of music through the Music Teachers National Association and a fully certified Suzuki instructor, I bring decades of violin teaching—and orchestral performance—to every lesson. I’ve guided beginners through their very first scales, coached intermediate players in local festivals, and prepared advanced students for collegiate auditions. Beyond the music, my studio is built on warmth and encouragement—by the way, I have three cats.

Teaching Philosophy

  • Warm & Positive Environment
    Lessons are grounded in encouragement—mistakes are simply part of the learning journey.

  • Individualized Pacing & Repertoire
    Whether you’re age 7 or a high‑school veteran, I will tailors each lesson’s repertoire and exercises to your goals and learning style.

  • Suzuki Foundation + Beyond
    The Suzuki method builds strong technical habits; once those are in place, I’ll introduce literature for intermediate and advanced players to expand musicality and expression.