Spring Concerts: "Music from THE MovIES" 2026

Debbie Hammond 

B. Mus. & M. Mus in Violin Performance

SAA, SAO, ASTA

Chair, Suzuki Association of Ontario

Treasurer, Suzuki Music/Musique Canada

With more than 20 years teaching experience, Debbie brings together the Suzuki philosophy of teaching with her own flair and love of all music.

Debbie holds two degrees in Violin Performance from the University of Toronto and the University of Michigan. Her primary teachers are Geri Arnold, Dr. Robert Skelton, Mark Fewer and Yehonatan Berick. 

Debbie began her pedagogy training with Robert Culver at the University of Michigan. Debbie continued her training in Suzuki pedagogy with noted trainers Edmund Sprunger, Mark Mutter, Thomas Wermuth, Dorothy & Sharon Jones, Alice Joy Lewis, Carol Dallinger & Dr. Timothy (Terry) Durbin.  

Debbie is a frequent guest clinician and adjudicator for festivals and workshops throughout Ontario. Debbie is currently serving the greater Suzuki community as the Chair of the Suzuki Association of Ontario. She is also the proud Suzuki parent of two wonderful girls!