Our Faculty
Our faculty consists of artists who are highly skilled performers and pedagogues. Our teachers have specialized training in various string pedagogies and especially Suzuki Talent Education.

Meg Lanfear
Founder & Director, Violin Faculty

Elizabeth Huffman
Assistant Director & Violin faculty

Jean Hatmaker
Cello Faculty & Chamber Music Coach

Melissa Zindel
Collaborative Piano

Angela Thompson
Violin Faculty
OPSA Faculty Highlights:
- We have performance degrees from some of the top music conservatories in the world.
- We follow the principles of the Suzuki philosophy, such as adhering to the belief that every child has talent when given the proper environment and the time to devote to developing a skill.
- We pay special attention to teaching the whole child through the process of character development which is nurtured through musical pursuits.
- We demonstrate a passion for life long learning by attending professional development events regularly.