Elise Winters, Violin & Cello
Elise Winters, Director of Enchanted Wood Suzuki Studio, brings joy, passion and sensitivity to teaching 4-5 year-olds, advanced students playing concerto literature, and every level in between. She is a published author and has trained teachers across the North America and Great Britain. She has been teaching for more than two decades and her students have gone on to positions in major orchestras in the United States.
“You are more than a violin teacher to us. Watching you guide students and parents in music, learning, and performances, I am learning with a joyful heart from you every time.”
Victoria Wernicke, Violin & Viola
Victoria Wernicke loves working with students of all ages and brings curiosity and passion to everything she does. She holds a graduate degree in Baroque violin from the prestigious Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and a bachelor’s degree in violin performance from the University of North Texas.
“Miss Victoria is incredibly thorough in her approach to setting up students. A highly accomplished herself, she skillfully guides students toward creating a beautiful tone and approach to the instrument. To top it off, she is friendly, approachable, and down-to-earth. We love Miss Victoria!”
Brandie Fischkes, Violin
Brandie Fischkes has been teaching violin for 25 years within the Suzuki Method, including as co-director of Suzuki Music Program of Los Angeles for 8 years. She has been trained in Suzuki Books 1-6, studying with renowned teacher trainers including Michelle Higa George, Susan Kempter, Nancy Lokken, Alice Joy Lewis, Carrie Reuning, Terri Einfeldt and Bill Star.
“”Brandie is pure delight! She is warm and welcoming and makes the violin accessible to everyone. She pushes her students to excel, while recognizing their individual needs, interests, and personalities. We felt like family in Brandie’s studio, and felt her love and commitment at each lesson. We were amazed at our son’s progress while he studied with Brandie, and we highly recommend her!”