Suzie Collier · FRAM, LRAM, ARCM, GRSM, PGCE
Suzie Collier is a conductor, violinist and educator, based in London, UK.
Suzie is an internationally sought-after teacher, conductor and violinist, combining a wealth of experience with an extraordinary ability to inspire students and audiences alike.
Suzie's exceptional career is defined by her lifelong passion for communication through music. She is widely known for sharing her expertise and nuanced musical philosophy with thousands of people across the globe, and enabling every individual to find their artistic voice and reach their full musical potential. Suzie's approach to music education has not only shaped the lives of her students, but has also changed the face of social media by offering positive support to musicians and creatives across Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and Patreon. As a conductor, Suzie is constantly in demand. Most recently, she conducted the recording sessions for Jacob Collier's soon-to-be-released Djesse Volume 4 album in Amsterdam with the Metropole Orkest, and for Stormzy on the orchestral version of his song, “Firebabe”, at the Abbey Road Studios in London. As a violinist, Suzie freelances with orchestras around the world and has played many times at the BBC Proms. Suzie also appears as the soloist on the track "Once You" from Jacob Collier's Grammy-winning Djesse Volume 1 album. Suzie is the creator and host of the podcast, “Suzie Explores", in which she invites internationally acclaimed musicians from around the world to discuss their thoughts on music and life. Yo-Yo Ma, Nicola Benedetti, Chris Thile and Steve Vai have been among her guests.
Her premise is simple: to enable each and every musician she meets to make a true connection with music, to show that they often have the power to find the answers to their own questions, and to inspire and guide this process with openness, honesty and wisdom. She is well-known for the unparalleled energy she brings to all she does and everybody she meets.