I attended the New England Conservatory of Music's pilot Suzuki Program offered at Dana Hall School in Wellesley from 1966 until it ended in 1975. After that, I attended the Conservatory at Rivers in Weston until I graduated in 1980 with a certificate in performance on the violin. I was considered a "gifted" violinist from an early age, and my parents exposed me to just about every musical opportunity that was offered in my community. Older friends suggested I try The Apple Hill music camp...