Register for the Annual General Meeting

July 19, 2024

Don’t forget to Register for the Annual General Meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, July 23, 4:30-6:00p PT! Register Now! Read more ▶

Website Upgrade

July 11, 2024

Members of the SAA:  We are SO thrilled to share with you our new website, which has been in development for over a year. The new website will go live in the next couple of weeks, and we want to help… Read more ▶

Membership Fees Update

June 26, 2024

The Suzuki Association of the Americas is proud to offer members:  A brand new partnership with Alfred Music, Fons, and MakeMusic Cloud! Expansion & continuation of Dr. Suzuki’s legacy, and the Suzuki Method Professional development opportunities Conferences, leadership summits, and online events Scholarships for Teacher… Read more ▶

New SAA Partnership

June 26, 2024

The Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) is proud to announce a new partnership with Alfred Music, Fons, and MakeMusic Cloud. This collaboration brings forth exclusive membership-only offers designed to meet all your studio needs, including access to discounted core learning materials, flexible studio management software, and an… Read more ▶

Check out our 2024 Impact Report

June 25, 2024

We are excited to share our 2024 Impact Report! Thank you to ALL of our community members for making this year so special! Read more ▶

American Viola Society

May 31, 2024

We have a wonderful offer from our colleagues at the American Viola Society! Use the code in the Graphic for $25 off of your registration. Please note - online registration closes June 5, 2024. You can register onsite at Colburn after that… Read more ▶

New Publication in the ISA Online Archive Memories of Matsumoto from Suzuki Graduates and Pioneers

June 4, 2024

The ISA commissioned TERI Violin Graduate and SAA Teacher-Trainer Amanda Schubert the daunting task of collecting and creating a permanent archive of written memories and photos from Suzuki teachers around the world who were fortunate to attend and graduate from… Read more ▶

Listen to Kenji LpezAlt

May 28, 2024

In an interview on the Speaking Soundly podcast violinist, chef, and best-selling author Kenji López-Alt talks fondly about his early musical experiences with the Suzuki Method. Here is a short excerpt: “I find the Suzuki method to be pretty special. It teaches you to appreciate… Read more ▶

Announcing the Addition of Explanatory Graphs to the Kendall Teaching Videos Archive

May 28, 2024

The ISA is indebted to Dr. Brian Buckstead for permitting his research on the teaching techniques of Suzuki Method pioneer John Kendall to be posted on this website. His illustrations provide a valuable visual resource to the aural presentation in… Read more ▶

Join the Greater Philadelphia Suzuki Associations Annual General Meeting

May 17, 2024

Join the Greater Philadelphia Suzuki Association for a day filled with exciting presentations, networking opportunities, and insightful discussions. The event will be held in person, allowing you to connect with fellow professionals face-to-face. There is also opportunity to connect via… Read more ▶


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