Araceli Hackbarth
I began my violin studies at the age of seven under Suzuki’s philosophy. I am graduated in both Physiotherapy and Musical Education, have a Master Science and a Doctorate degrees in Science and a specialization in Musical Therapy. I have been working with teaching violin and viola at my school, and as English to Portuguese Suzuki courses translator.
Currently, I am the Director of Suzuki Center of Music Education in São Carlos (State of São Paulo—Brazil), teach violin and viola and conduct the Chamber Orchestra ‘Octo-plus’, formed by school pupils, family members and invited friends. I also work as an interpreter for Suzuki English-Portuguese training courses. I have been part of the board of directors of “Associação Musical Suzuki do Brasil” (AMSBrasil) since 2015. From 2022, I became the president of the same association. I am also a member of the Committee of Suzuki Associations in Latin America.