Jon Suters – Strings. Jon (he/him) studied music from the age of 9, starting with violin and then adding piano and double bass. At age 12, he switched his focus to electric bass and classical guitar, studying with private teachers through high school and beyond.WAM Theatre: Debut Favorite performance credits elsewhere include: Upon graduating high school, Jon opted not to attend music school and jumped into gigging life, playing with bands throughout the region and eventually working with artists such as James Taylor, Charles Neville, and Dr. John, among many others. Jon also performs as a solo classical guitarist for concerts and private events and has worked with top notch choirs in the region and beyond. In 2013-2014, he curated the popular Music After Hours music series at The Mount in Lenox which brought local jazz musicians into contact with sizable audiences in the beautiful manicured gardens at Edith Wharton’s former estate. Additional artistic credits: Jon’s experience in theater includes stints with Barrington Stage Company as a pit musician in several productions and accompanist with cabarets put on by BSC and Albany Pro Musica. Jon was also assistant musical director of DeSisto School’s 1998 off broadway show “Inappropriate”, an original musical that was based on student’s personal experiences and received many favorable reviews. In addition to performing, Jon has been teaching steadily for the past 30 years, both privately and in institutions including Berkshire Country Day School, Berkshire Music School, Salisbury School, Indian Mountain School, Flying Cloud Institute, and The Austin Riggs Center. Etc. He resides in New Marlborough Massachusetts with his wife and 5 children.