Meagan Ruvolo
Meagan Ruvolo began studying violin in Canada at the age of four with Suzuki Teacher Joanne Martin. She attended private as well as a group lesson every week and quickly excelled in her studies. At the age of nine Meagan was performing in the Winnipeg Music Festival, taking first prize in multiple classes. Meagan went on to receive the Swedish Musical Club Trophy in 1997 at the age of 12, as well as advancing to nationals on several other occasions. Throughout elementary school and beyond, Meagan competed in many competitions and recitals, taking many 1st and 2nd place awards for playing as well as composing music.
Meagan enjoyed a long period of time playing for all three levels of the Winnipeg Youth Orchestras, from the age of nine through seventeen, as well as being asked as an adult to play periodically for the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. At the age of sixteen, Meagan began studies with Karl Stobbe, Associate Concertmaster for the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. Meagan then studied with world famous violinist Oleg Pokhanovski during her time at the University of Manitoba. Meagan began playing professionally at the age of thirteen with many quartets and groups for weddings, conventions, banquets and other chamber music settings.
Meagan began teaching professionally at the age of 16, and has enjoyed enriching the lives of others through music. Meagan has also completed long term teacher training and the study of the philosophy of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, creator and founder of the Suzuki Method, at University of Denver. Having been a Suzuki student growing up and then studying the philosophy long term at University of Denver with Kathleen Spring, She firmly believes that every child can achieve a high level of musical skill through careful instruction and a strong connection between the parent, student, and teacher. Because of her broad experience teaching music she tailors each lesson to the individual students goals. 
Each family and situation is unique, and should be treated with the whole student and family in mind. There is no one style of music, or method of teaching that is solely enough to create a well-rounded and open minded musician. Though she has high standards she is a very compassionate instructor, taking the time to boost the confidence level of her students as they experience the inherent challenges of learning an instrument. Her teaching method could be described as a modified Suzuki approach: she samples music from a broad range, introduce reading alongside ear training, and encourage self-expression and creativity.
