American Suzuki Journal 52.3

By William Herzog Introduction In 1837, Clara Wieck performed a Beethoven piano sonata from memory on the concert stage. At the time, it was highly unusual to perform from memory, and even considered haughty (Mishra 2014). By the 1900s, performances from memory… Read more ▶

Memorization, Practice, Review
ASJ 52.3, page 22

by Clara Hardie

Growing Equitable Music Studios (GEMS) is a six-week Course of Action I created for music teachers who believe that every child can change the world. It was established as SAA Enrichment in 2021, to expand studio diversity, access, and inclusion… Read more ▶

Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Music
ASJ 52.3, page 28

by Andrew Braddock

After a pandemic-forced hiatus, the SAA Conference returned in March 2024 in what felt like both a reunion and a rebirth. It reunited the kaleidoscopic array of teachers and musicians normally present at SAA conferences. But this year, for the… Read more ▶

Conference, SAA
ASJ 52.3, page 10

by Yvonne Davila-Cortes

As I entered the convention center in Louisville, KY, there was an energy I had not experienced in previous conventions. Everyone was making eye contact, whether they knew me or not. There was a smile and an occasional nod. I… Read more ▶

Conference, SAA
ASJ 52.3, page 11

by Christoph Wagner

The Suzuki Association of America Conference held in Louisville from March 20–23, 2024, proved to be a transformative experience, fostering deep connections and illuminating the interconnectedness of the Suzuki world. As I reflect on my time at the conference, I… Read more ▶

Conference, Suzuki
ASJ 52.3, page 12

Participating in the SAA Conference was a really magical and memorable experience. I started piano when I was three. I thought that it was just a hobby and then I realized that I really had a passion for it. I… Read more ▶

Conference, Master Class, Piano, Student, Suzuki
ASJ 52.3, page 13

By Francisco Laurnagaray I am Francisco Laurnagaray, from Argentina, and I had the privilege of participating in the 2024 SAA Conference in Louisville. During the event, I performed in a master class and was part of the youth guitar ensemble at… Read more ▶

Conference, Guitar, Student, Suzuki
ASJ 52.3, page 14

Por Francisco Laurnagaray Soy Francisco Laurnagaray, de Argentina, y tuve el privilegio de participar en la Conferencia SAA 2024 en Louisville. Durante el evento, tuve una clase magistral y formé parte del ensemble de guitarra juvenil en el concierto de clausura.… Read more ▶

Guitarra, Suzuki
ASJ 52.3, page 15

By Soham Gudsoorkar I performed in the SYO (Suzuki Youth Orchestra), and it was a unique and fun experience. It differed from orchestras I’ve performed in, like the University of Cincinnati’s summer camp orchestra or Cincinnati Junior Strings (CJS), because I… Read more ▶

Conference, Orchestra, Student, Suzuki
ASJ 52.3, page 16

by Patricia Ruiloba Gitto

I had the opportunity to attend my first ASTA/SAA Conference this year in Louisville, Kentucky. As I was planning to watch the many presentations, master classes, and participate in the networking meetings with my colleagues, I was amazed by this… Read more ▶

Community, Suzuki, Suzuki Community
ASJ 52.3, page 18

by Ching-Yi Lin

A pair of Nikes two sizes too large won’t make your basketball-playing daughter jump higher. In fact, they’ll make her trip and fall even more! The same is true of violin size: a larger instrument won’t make her play better… Read more ▶

Instrument Size, Sizing, Suzuki Violin, Violin
ASJ 52.3, page 32

By Marcus Hardy “I don’t like confrontation” is a phrase that many of us have said at one point or another. There is a common aversion to conflict rooted deeply in cultures valuing respect, decorum, and politeness. This isn’t a critique… Read more ▶

ASJ 52.3, page 36

by Manuela Iparraguirre

I started studying guitar through the Suzuki Method when I was eight years old. During my entire learning process, I had many amazing experiences. I enjoyed this process so much that I decided to be a Suzuki teacher, to continue… Read more ▶

Learning, Music, Student, Suzuki
ASJ 52.3, page 38

by Michael Hill

During my Book One teacher training, the minuets were introduced with the oft-repeated quote, “The student’s musical education begins with Bach.” Certainly, students are eager to learn the minuets by the great Johann Sebastian Bach, and they feel a great… Read more ▶

Historical, Performance, Repertoire, Suzuki
ASJ 52.3, page 44

by Nina Kiken

Last winter, eight years and myriad students after learning to teach the first two Suzuki violin books, I re-entered the teacher training process, completing online courses for Books Three through Five. I earned a doctorate of musical arts in 2022,… Read more ▶

Community, Teacher Training, Training
ASJ 52.3, page 46

by Nicolette Solomon

Have you ever had a conversation, or seen something, or thought of something that became life-changing? This is a story about lives being changed. It was a very happy afternoon on a clear day in 2008 at the SAA conference… Read more ▶

Costa Rica
ASJ 52.3, page 47

by Kerri Williams

It was so amazing to meet and greet those of you who attended our most recent ASTA/SAA conference in Louisville, Kentucky! Belonging to an organization that supports a community of such dedicated, hard-working, effective music educators and learners is so… Read more ▶

Chairs Message, Column
ASJ 52.3, page 2

by Angelica Cortez

For the first time in my two years here (Can you believe it? Two years!), I feel at a loss for words. It feels impossible to say just how special it was to see so many in our community come… Read more ▶

ASJ 52.3, page 4

by Nicole Macias

I came home from the Suzuki Association of Utah’s Parent and Teacher Convention completely exhausted, and also completely energized to teach again the next week. The theme was Connecting Utah’s Music Communities, and I loved how the keynote speaker and… Read more ▶

Parent, Suzuki
ASJ 52.3, page 8