Kristi Manno has over 15 years of teaching experience and has registered Suzuki training through Book 8. She earned her Master’s degree in Violin Performance with an emphasis in Suzuki Pedagogy at the Hartt School of Music in Hartford, Connecticut, and her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston. Prior to completing her Master’s degree, she was on the faculty of the Bermuda Conservatory of Music, where she was responsible for maintaining a full teaching studio and teaching for the Kindermusic program. Kristi is a highly sought after clinician, and has been on the faculties of the Armadillo Suzuki Institute, the Texas State Suzuki Institute, and the Santa Fe Suzuki Institute, as well as teaching for various workshops. Kristi’s other interests include history, building stained glass, playing chamber music, and of course spending time with her family.