Teo Crespo-Carrión
Teo Crespo-Carrión
Harmony Manager
Teo received his Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from the University of Minnesota, where he also studied Music and Violin Pedagogy under Mark Bjork. His past teachers include Karen Moon and Lorie Hippen. Before studying violin at the U of M, he received music instruction at MacPhail Center for Music in Minneapolis. He’s passionate about Suzuki Pedagogy, having learned from this method in childhood. In addition, his experiences as a first-generation immigrant to the United States and his previous work in community advocacy inform his commitment to accessibility, inclusivity, and cultural competency. Before joining GTCYS, Teo worked in communications and administrative roles at nonprofit and for-profit institutions, developing consumer research and relationship and program management skills. Teo enjoys plant-keeping, learning six languages simultaneously, and struggling to learn the piano during his downtime.