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Janet Janz
Ensemble Director: Stradivarius Strings; Faculty: Cello
Education:
DePaul University, BA, Music Education
Bio:
Janet Janz is the Stradivarius Strings Ensemble Director and cello instructor at Merit School of Music. In addition to teaching at Merit, Jan is the owner/director of the Suzuki Music School of Lincoln Park. She is lucky to teach in the areas of cello and string orchestra. Jan also plays cello with the Lakeview Orchestra.
Favorite Musician:
Yo-Yo Ma – he is a wonderful musician and incredible human being!