Susan Lindemann is a cello and piano teacher in Tampa Bay, Florida. Graduated from the University of South Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in Cello Performance, Susan teaches professionally to students of all ages and levels. Her experience includes working with students both locally and internationally. In 2024, she joined the Collective Chamber Orchestra on a tour to Honduras and offered masterclasses to students in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Recently, she was invited as principal cellist, soloist and guest faculty member to the 2025 Festival Internacional la Centro in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She currently teaches online and offers in-person lessons to students in the Tampa Bay Area.

Susan’s teaching philosophy has three primary focuses; the development of technique fundamentals, aural skills, and self-teaching. Healthy technique is important to facilitate music-making, and Susan works to ensure that every student can play with relaxed technique. Aural/listening skills are the foundation of musicality, so lessons incorporate active listening and ear development to help students grow their inner artist. Lastly, Susan believes that every student should have the tools needed to continue learning beyond the classroom. She works with her students on how to teach themselves music, so that they have the ability to continue music creation throughout their entire lives.