Faculty

Meet our Instructors

All our instructors are certified in Suzuki Books 1-10. They are all passionate about honing the art of teaching and are committed to pursuing additional training and education throughout their careers.

Annalise Ohse

Annalise Ohse

Executive Director | Violin Instructor Annalise’s teaching style has been described as a “rigorous focus on technique with a sense…
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Heather Harris

Heather Harris

Chief of Operations | Cello Heather Harris holds a master’s degree in Cello Performance and Suzuki Pedagogy from Western Illinois…
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Sarah Mitchell

Sarah Mitchell

Program Director | Violin, Viola Sarah Mitchell began studying the violin at age 4 as a Suzuki student of the…
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Anna Laverty

Anna Laverty

Violin Anna Laverty is originally from LaGrange, KY, where she began studying violin as a Suzuki student at six years…
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Crystal Plohman

Crystal Plohman

Violin Crystal Plohman is no stranger to the wide world of fiddling styles or to the Suzuki Method. As a…
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Andra Prewitt

Andra Prewitt

Director Emeritus Andra Prewett served as Franklin Suzuki Academy’s Executive Director from 2015 until 2024. Under her leadership, the organization…
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Locations

9000 Concord Rd.
Brentwood, TN 37027 

101 Legends Club Lane
Franklin TN, 37069

Email

franklinsuzukiacademy@gmail.com

Mailing Address

PO Box 1163
Franklin, TN 37065

Phone

615-567-3723

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