Renee Chomet Robbins

Renée Robbins maintains an active piano studio in Ann Arbor, where she teaches piano students of all ages, trains other Suzuki teachers, and performs chamber music with a variety of other musicians. She has taught at Suzuki workshops in all corners of this country and internationally. She holds a BA from the Eastman School of Music in piano performance, an MSW in social treatment from the University of Michigan, and an MA from Eastern Michigan University in piano accompaniment. Renée has studied piano with José Échaniz and Joseph Gurt, as well as at numerous chamber music workshops. Reneé’s teaching style has emphasized high pedagogical standards, while attending to the inner life of each child; lots of good humor; and the building of community within her studio.

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Armena Marderosian: January 1, 1949—November 3, 2012

March 18, 2013 by Renee Chomet Robbins

Armena Marderosian, much-beloved Suzuki piano teacher, teacher trainer, colleague, wife, mother, sister and friend, died peacefully at home on November 3, 2012 after a seven and a half month struggle with cancer. Armena was born in Providence, Rhode Island, and later… Read more ▶

Video about the New Piano Books

September 2, 2008 by Cleo Ann Brimhall, Doris Koppelman, E.l. Lancaster, Gail Lange, Mary Craig Powell, Renee Chomet Robbins

Mary Craig Powell and E.L. Lancaster discuss the improvements and changes made by the international piano committee. Four teachers demonstrate and discuss the four new pieces added to these books. From the 2008 SAA Conference session, “Energize Your Teaching with… Read more ▶