Jazz is Susan’s latest exploration. A direct link to her classical, fiddle and Klezmer backgrounds, jazz provides her a fresh and dynamically interpretive platform. In jazz and all her performances, Susan combines musical artistry with storytelling, crafting original shows that celebrate our humanity. She is equally adept in collaboration, adding her lyrical line to the musical mix of the moment.

Susan’s palette of strings includes guitar, banjo and dulcimer.

She has composed hundreds of songs and stories to teach and share with her own children growing up, and to share with families all over the world. Her nationally renowned discography and children’s books have garnered national awards. She is most proud to have recorded these songs and stories with her family. Together with her daughters, she performs world music with the dynamic string trio Tatu Mianzi.

A second-generation musician, Susan has a BM and MM in violin performance and Suzuki pedagogy from Cleveland Institute of Music. She teaches nationally and internationally and also trains new teachers in her Teach Smart workshops.