Elise WintersElise is the author of Kaleidoscopes series for violin, viola and cello, which was developed over two decades and blends Montessori and Kodaly principles within a Suzuki framework. Her teacher trainings in this ground-breaking method have received rae reviews from teachers in the United States, Canada, England, and Australia. A graduate summa cum laude from Rice University and holding a Master of Social Work from the University of Texas, Elise's training extends to developmental psychology, linguistics, cognition, communication, biomechanics, and contemplative dance. She has extensive training in both Kodaly and Suzuki methodologies. Her diverse background has placed her in a unique position to write an inter-disciplinary, child-focused instrumental method. As a violinist, Elise has performed as a member of the Austin Symphony, Austin Lyric Opera, and the Grammy Award-winning Conspirare choir. She has been featured as a soloist with Austin Chamber Music Center, the Victoria Bach Festival, and as guest concertmistress of La Follia Austin Baroque.Elise composed the original, whimsical piano accompaniments for the first two volumes of Kaleidoscopes, and is director of the Music Theory program of Enchanted Wood Suzuki Studio in Austin, Texas. Read More Read Less