Geri Arnold

Geri Arnold

On March 18, 2020, our dear colleague Geri Tata Arnold passed away after a six-year battle with cancer.  She departed this life peacefully in her home with her husband Gary, and children Chas and Sara in Seattle, Washington. 

Geri graduated from the Interlochen Arts Academy and attended the University of Michigan, receiving her BM in violin performance and MM with a teaching certificate. She discovered the Suzuki Method in the 1970s as she completed her degree in Ann Arbor. She studied with Shinichi Suzuki in Japan, and toured with him on the 1978 East Coast tour with performances at Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall. She continued to be a strong voice in the Suzuki community as a teacher to many students, a teacher trainer and instructor at countless workshops across the world.

An amazing woman of dynamic energy and enthusiasm. Geri’s vision was kindled by Dr. Suzuki’s Nurtured by Love, that we are all here to help children grow with noble hearts.

Given the uncertain times, memorial arrangements will be announced at a later date.