Blake Brasch is the Suzuki cello specialist and Suzuki cello program coordinator at the Hartt Community Division of the University of Hartford. He was previously on the faculty of the Music Institute of Chicago. He is a frequent clinician at Suzuki institutes and workshop throughout the US and Canada and has presented at several SAA conferences. A Suzuki kid and parent, Blake is a firm believer in Dr. Suzuki’s message that in a loving and nurturing environment every child will develop ability. Blake Studied with Alan Harris at The Cleveland Institute of Music and Mark Schroeder at Ohio University. Pre-college teachers include Carol Tarr and Gilda Barston.