About the intriguing Suzie G
Suzie G - Electric 'POP' Violinist.

Yamaha Silent String Artist

Suzie G, Australia’s classical pop violinist is currently involved as 1st violinist and musical director in the internationally renowned electric string trio Maske and her own group “Suzie G, The Electric Show”.

As well as making a great sound her focus is also in making her performances visually appealing, and leaving a lasting impression. Both her groups are ideal as a support act for larger groups touring. Suzie G and Maske perform exclusively using Yamaha instruments and Suzie G uses either her SV200 or SV120 silent violins.

Suzie began performing at age 6 with the Suzuki school in Perth, Western Australia and has gone onto perform as a freelance musician with the QLD Orchestra, Hong Kong Philharmonic and the Melbourne Symphony.

She has performed at over 1500 functions both in Australia and overseas. Ranging from solo electric to string quartets, bands and now her own electric string show called "Suzie G, The Electric Show" featuring the talents of Wes Taylor, Steve Francis and Andrew Johnson.

Other appointments also include a three month stint as the resident solo violinst with pianist on the The Great South Pacific Express and the Australian leg of the international show, "Looking Through a Glass Onion" starring John Waters.

International artists she has performed with include, Nigel Kennedy, Alan Tam, Jackie Cheung and Andy Lau (Canto pop star), Dianne Warwick, Cliff Richard, Kenny G, Neil Diamond, Tina Cousins, James Morrison, Rod Stewart, Jerry Lewis and Dianna Krall.

In July 2006 Suzie performed at the Sydney Opera House with Anna Maria La Spina as the support act for international pop sensation, Darren Hayes (X Savage Garden.)

Suzie aims to produce her own commercial cd and video clip for the market place by late 2006.



Suzie G and the members of Maske exclusively use Yamaha Silent instruments whether it is a concert, corporate show, or recording. They are highly versatile and able to adapt to every situation with ease.

“Until I found the Yamaha Silent I never thought an electric instrument could feel, sound and LOOK! this good”, Suzie G.

Maske are currently blitzing the gala dinner scene with their versions of the virtuoso classics. Their repertoire includes Vivaldi, Habanera and Bond’s world wide smash hit "Explosive".

Clients such as IBM, EDS, Hyundai, David Jones, Yamaha Motors, Westfield, Devine Ltd, Brisbane Lions, Qld Reds, Riviera Boats, and QLD ROAR are singing their praises and spreading the word about Suzie G and her group Maske's total commitment to making any event the best they can.


Suzie G's gear

Yamaha SV200 violin Yamaha SV120 violin SV120 violin bag CBB 103 carbon fiber bow Yamaha EVS Silent Violin Strings. Yamaha Magic Stomp effects processor Sennheiser freeport wireless transmitter and pack.

For more infornation on the Yamaha Silent String range please contact-

Carolyn Gannell
Product Manager - Band and Orchestral
Yamaha Music Australia
99 Queensbridge Street
Southbank 3006
Phone: 03 9693 5109
Fax: 03 9696 4579

Email: carolyn_gannell@gmx.yamaha.com



Recent Media

Click here for Suzie G on The Juice website

Gold Coast Bulletion. April 2006.