An alumna of the Conservatory Division at NEC, Rachel has been a member of the Suzuki faculty at the New England Conservatory Preparatory School since 2016, where she teaches viola, early childhood lessons, and group classes. In addition to her work at NEC, Ms. Fabulich has a thriving private studio in the MetroWest area.

A dedicated teacher, Ms. Fabulich has been a clinician at programs, institutes, and workshops around the country. She was a viola coordinator for the Suzuki Association of the Americas’ 2014 and 2016 Conferences and has served on the Board of Directors of the Suzuki Music Association of California, Los Angeles. She has also served on the faculties of the Pasadena Conservatory of Music and Westridge School in Pasadena, CA, as well as the Music Institute of Chicago. Though she focuses most of her time on education, Rachel currently enjoys playing in the viola section of the Wellesley Symphony and with her chamber group, Trio Pastorale.

Leveraging her extensive performance experience, Rachel inspires her students to develop their musical abilities to the fullest. Guided by Dr. Suzuki’s philosophy of “character first, ability second,” she cultivates not only musical talent but also essential life skills in her students. This comprehensive approach has led many to achieve notable success, performing with organizations like NEC Prep, BYSO, and the Rivers orchestras, along with chamber music groups, MMEA District and All-State Orchestras, and music festivals across the country. Furthermore, the strong foundation built through this method has equipped some students to pursue successful careers in music, gaining admission to respected conservatories, including NEC, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, the University of Southern California, and the Cleveland Institute of Music, among other leading music institutions.

Ms. Fabulich holds a Bachelor of Music degree in viola performance with a concentration in Music in Education from the New England Conservatory of Music. She earned a double Master of Music degree in viola performance and string pedagogy from Northwestern University School of Music. Rachel’s primary teachers have been Roland Vamos, Marcus Thompson, Lewis Rosove, and Ann Montzka-Smelser. As a lifelong learner and Suzuki pedagogue, Ms. Fabulich has spent countless hours in pedagogy courses, workshops, and discussions with renowned Suzuki teachers including Elizabeth Stuen-Walker, Edward Kreitman, Edmund Sprunger, Alice Joy Lewis, and Gilda Barston, among others.