Shinichi Suzuki with Richard Coff - 1990
Eminent educator / author Mr. Richard Coff heads Suzuki Violin Program Consulting Services and is the senior presenter for the very specialized educational area of Suzuki Violin staff development.
Mr. Coff, a New England Conservatory graduate, first received Suzuki Violin teacher training from creator of the Suzuki Violin Method, Shinichi Suzuki, in the 1960's and began his teaching career as a faculty member of the Preparatory Division of Boston's New England Conservatory of Music. He was among the first teachers in America to train young children using the Suzuki Violin Method.
Drawing on thirty-five years of experience as a Suzuki Violin specialist in the field, Mr. Coff's background is unparalleled. Earning the international reputation as an extraordinarily effective teacher trainer, he is known for his ability to create dynamic presentations that impart Suzuki Violin concepts in easy-to-understand terms.
Fifteen years ago, Mr. Coff founded the American center for Suzuki Violin training, the Suzuki Music Academy, and has been the Academy's director, during its existence. Children musicians trained at Suzuki Music Academy have been featured in news articles and appeared on national television.
Suzuki Music Academy Associates also draws on the expertise of a handpicked team of administrative and teacher specialists.