Dr. Elizabeth Ramos Torres

Dr. Elizabeth Ramos Torres holds a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music, and a Master of Music in violin performance with a Suzuki pedagogy emphasis from the Hartt School of Music. Her teacher-trainers include Teri Einfeldt, Edmund Sprunger, Nancy Jackson, and Edward Kreitman.

Beginning Students
Dr. Torres specializes in developing beginning students with skills that will serve them in achieving a high level of playing. This includes a relaxed, secure setup, flawless intonation, and skillful technique. Beginning violin students are 4—6 years of age. Parents attend all lessons and practice at least 5 days a week with their child at home. Dr. Torres’ beginning students listen daily to the Suzuki listening album.

Advanced Students
Dr. Torres’ advanced students include former members of Missouri All-State Orchestra, St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra, and the Preparatory Program at Webster University. Her high school students have consistently achieved level 1 ratings at Texas State Solo & Ensemble.

In addition to teaching, Dr. Torres enjoys a career as a freelance violinist. She has performed twice at Carnegie Hall, and performs regularly with the Kingsbury Ensemble and Missouri Symphony. Dr. Torres accompanied famed pop group “The Black Eyed Peas” at the Edward Jones Dome, and more recently, performed with singer and pianist Stevie Wonder at the Scott Trade Center.

Elizabeth Ramos Torres holds a Doctor of Music in violin performance from Florida State University College of Music, and teaches Suzuki violin in Greenville, TX.