Just about everyone seems to know about the Suzuki Method for Violin, but many people are not aware of Suzuki Guitar, although it’s been around more than twenty-five years. Two of the earliest Suzuki Guitar students were Connie Sheu and… Read more ▶
I took my violin out of the case, rosined up the bow. I had butterflies in my stomach. As I ran that bar of sap across the hairs I could imagine all the strokes, scoops, and grip that would be… Read more ▶
Thank you, Suzuki parents. You do an amazing job. We teachers cannot even begin to express how deeply we value who you are—your vision, your commitment, your love for your child and music. Read more ▶
2do Encuentro Mexicano Suzuki: Formando comunidad
Por Leslie Mizrahi
La música es un camino muy enriquecedor que genera encuentros que, en una manera muy particular, disminuye el “yo” para aceptar el “tú”;se hace borroso asimismo para incluir al grupo que escucha o… Read more ▶
In recognition of the 35th anniversary of the beginnings of the Greater Philadelphia Suzuki Association (GPSA), member Jean Kountz asked charter member Dawn Price Flewellen if she might go back in her files and find anything of interest to commemorate… Read more ▶
Time for Three will perform at Chicago’s Ravinia Festival on Monday, July 13, 2015.
The classically-trained eclectic trio is known to SAA members from their appearance at the 2012 SAA Conference in Minneapolis.
Click here for more information on the… Read more ▶
A Star for…Geri Arnold
If you look in the Galaxy of Giving, you’ll find a couple of stars dedicated to Geri Arnold, my close friend and Suzuki colleague. Geri has always freely given her energy and her knowledge… Read more ▶
Do musicians have a special responsibility to serve their community? This is a question I have asked myself throughout my more than thirty year career as a musician, music teacher and arts administrator.
Music is a language that is at once… Read more ▶
The joy of music is exemplified in this beautiful video of over 450 students singing Wishing at the 2nd Suzuki Encuentro in Morelia, Mexico, May 2015. Conducted by Ernesto “Tato” Garcia Velasco, this performance was part of the final festival… Read more ▶
Congratulations to Fay Swadley Adams, SAA Piano Teacher Trainer, who has been named as the Tennesee Music Teachers Association Teacher of the Year! Fay has made an invaluable impact in her community and in the larger Suzuki community with… Read more ▶
Thank you to all that participated in the 2015 Minijournal Cover Design Contest! This year we received a record high of 47 entries! New categories were added to acknowledge the fine work of so many young artists.
You will… Read more ▶
May 29, 2015 by Barbara Balatero, Heather Watson Hardie, Samara Humbert-Hughes, Laura Nerenberg, Alice Ann O'Neill, Kathleen Schoen, Rafael Videira, Danette Warren
For many Suzuki teachers, SAA Conferences and Leadership Retreats are the best way to kick off summer. Packed full of inspiration and camaraderie, these events are not to be missed! Read more ▶
Congratulations! You made it through the 2015 SAA Leadership Retreat! You have a renewed sense of motivation and a slew of great ideas that you are eager to implement into your studio. What do you do next? Organize your notes?… Read more ▶
Great news for Suzuki teachers and families from Alfred Music Publishing
Audio Downloads!
The downloadable audio for Suzuki Piano School Vol’s 1-7 is now available for purchase on iTunes, Amazon, etc… Read more ▶
Start your new year off right by enrolling in the exciting Parents as Partners Online series! This year’s offering will surely inspire you, with 60 beneficial talks for your Suzuki journey. Click here to register for the event, which officially… Read more ▶
The Latin American Suzuki Ensemble and Suzuki Americas 2014 are two incredible student events scheduled for the 2014 Conference. Read on to find out more about them. Read more ▶
Application Deadline Extended for Bass Students
Greetings, bass teachers!
The deadline for bass student participation at the 2014 Conference (Bass Choir, Master Classes and SYOA) has been extended until November 20. We would love to have a strong showing for bass… Read more ▶
Some members of the 2014 SAA Conference planning team shared their recollections of their first conference experience. Have a memory to share? Tell us in the comments. Read more ▶
When the individual dreams become a collective reality, we start to make a significant difference; we start to see the deeper meaning of our actions.
In May 2008, the SAA brought together the first Latin American Suzuki Ensemble. Read more ▶
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