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Emily Rolka

Emily Rolka received her B.M. from the University of Michigan while studying with Yehonatan Berick, her M.F.A. from the University of Iowa studying with Dr. Scott Conklin, and her D.M.A. from the University of Minnesota studying with Mark Bjork. All degrees are in violin performance. Dr. Rolka began her Suzuki Teacher training in 2006 and since then has studied with Christie Felsing, Ronda Cole, Nancy Lokken, Brian Lewis, Teri Einfeldt, and long-term training with Mark Bjork for books 1-10. She taught for 3 years at a Suzuki Program in St. Paul, MN and is currently the director of the Suzuki Talent Education Program in Williamsport, PA.

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Metamorphosis from Student into Artist Teacher, Part III: Unique Challenges Young Teachers Encounter, Time Management, and Cultivating the Suzuki Phil

by Carrie Grace Beisler, Samantha Hiller Drake, Colleen Ferguson, Lucy Lewis, Emily Rolka

Challenges, New Teacher, Studio Management, Studio Policies, Studios and Programs, Suzuki Philosophy, Teacher Development, Teachers, Young Teachers
ASJ 43.3, page 52

Metamorphosis from Student into Artist Teacher, Part II: Job Interviews and Setting up a Studio

by Carrie Grace Beisler, Samantha Hiller Drake, Colleen Ferguson, Lucy Lewis, Emily Rolka

Business of Teaching, Studio Management, Transitions
ASJ 43.1, page 55

Metamorphosis from Student into Artist Teacher: Part I: Transitioning Smoothly from a Degree into the Workforce

by Carrie Grace Beisler, Samantha Hiller Drake, Colleen Ferguson, Lucy Lewis, Emily Rolka

Business of Teaching, Career, Music Degree, Teaching and Learning
ASJ 42.4, page 60

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