Teacher Profile
TEACHER PROFILE
Susan Andrews has taught piano in the Gwinnett County area for 42 years. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, Summa Cum Laude, from the University of Georgia. Holding a national certification from the Music Teachers National Association, she has received many honors for her work including:
- 2017 Georgia Music Teachers Association Teacher of the Year
- 2016 Gwinnett County Music Teachers Association Teacher of the Year
- 2011 MTNA Foundation Fellow
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Pi Kappa Lamda (National Music Honors Society)
An active member of multiple professional associations, Susan is a past president of the Gwinnett County Music Teachers Association and Georgia Music Teachers Association. She is a current member of the following associations:
- Music Teachers National Association
- National Federation of Music Clubs
- Gwinnett County Music Teachers Association
- Georgia Music Teachers Association
- Sigma Alpha lota (International Music fraternity)
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
Lessons are tailored to each individual student’s abilities and learning style, with the goal of developing technical fluency, artistry, and expression. Recital and festival participation is encouraged because it provides motivation, builds self-confidence and offers the challenge of working towards a goal.
While most of my students will not choose a career in music, it is my goal to help each one develop a love and appreciation of music. I hope that music will be a source of pleasure that will last them a lifetime.
