Suzuki News

November 6, 2023

Be sure to visit our Conference Page for updates about the conference! SAA Conference Page Ready to register? Here’s our step-by-step guide, & the link! SAA Member Registration Steps for Registering 1. Click the appropriate link above, and select “Register” 2. Sign in or… Read more ▶

October 19, 2023

Join us for this unique opportunity to learn about a musical training system that is extremely new to the United States but is increasingly popular in European conservatories and orchestras. In this session, participants will learn some of the basic… Read more ▶

September 19, 2023

SAA Community gatherings are a time for us to connect as a community—to hear about recent updates and share time and space together. Register at the links below! Thursday, September 21 9:00a -10:00a PT |11:00a-12:00p CT | 12:00-1:00p ET Register for September Thursday,… Read more ▶

September 11, 2023

Please join us in welcoming three new members of the SAA Team! As you’ll read below, each of them brings a great depth and wide variety of experiences, a commitment to fostering connections in our communities, and a passion for… Read more ▶

September 8, 2023

Call for Proposals Conference Theme: Expanding & Connecting Communities March 20-23, 2024 | Louisville Kentucky Co-located with the American String Teacher Association (ASTA)! Learn more about submission eligibility, proposal details, and more at the link below! In case you missed it, conference proposals will be open… Read more ▶

August 10, 2023

Call for Papers Very often, the things that mean the most to us are the things we weren’t expecting to find; we discover them by taking that side road, by scratching that nagging itch. Being an artist and a creative teacher… Read more ▶

August 7, 2023

Suzuki In Action! Intentional Business for Private Studios Part Two Dialing-In Your Operations: Streamline, Simplify, and Automate Your Business August 21, 2023 10a-11a PT | 12p – 1p  CT | 1p-2p ET Register Now! Join Fons creator Eric Branner for the second conversation in our… Read more ▶

July 28, 2023

We are so saddened to hear of the passing of Canadian Suzuki Violin Teacher Trainer, friend, and colleague to many, Daphne Hughes. Founder of the Suzuki String School of Guelph, a founding member of the Suzuki Association of Ontario, and… Read more ▶

July 28, 2023

Thanks to all who attended this year’s Annual General Meeting! View the recording and download the PowerPoint Presentations at the link below! Watch the Recording! Download the Powerpoint (translations: [url=]Annual General Meeting Powerpoint[/url] [url=]Annual General Meeting—Fr[/url] [url=]Annual General Meeting—Esp[/url] [url=] Annual General Meeting—Port[/url] Read more ▶

July 12, 2023

In case you missed it in our last newsletter, our Call for Proposals page is now LIVE! Interested in submitting a proposal to the SAA’s 2024 Conference in March? Check out the call for proposals at the link below! Call… Read more ▶

June 16, 2023

We’re delighted to share the Board of Directors election ballot! We have two wonderful candidates on the ballot and one position for election to the Board of Directors. The elected Director will serve a standard three-year term and be announced… Read more ▶

June 16, 2023

We’re hiring! Join our team of staff members committed to realizing the vision of Dr. Suzuki! We are hiring two full-time remote roles and one part-time hybrid role (based in Boulder, CO)! Learn more at the links below! [url=]Community Engagement… Read more ▶

June 15, 2023

We are saddened to hear about the passing of renowned cello Teacher Trainer, friend, and colleague to many Mr. Richard W. Mooney. He had a profound impact on the Suzuki community. We have seen a number of wonderful posts, memories, and… Read more ▶

June 15, 2023

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June 1, 2023

We are Suzuki Mini-Retreat We’ll see you tomorrow, June 2nd, 2023 for our virtual retreat! Session details and registration links are below! Sessions will begin at 9a PT and end at 5p PT. The mini-retreat will offer a three-hour training session… Read more ▶

May 20, 2023

Stay tuned for our 2024 We are Suzuki Event! Read more ▶

May 16, 2023

Call for papers—Volume 51, number 4 For our upcoming issue, we are seeking articles based around the theme of Rejuvenation. Our lives and our teaching flow in cycles. At times we’re fresh and excited, bubbling with creative ideas, performances, and vigor.… Read more ▶

May 15, 2023

Alfred Music is hosting a SALE for our members based in the US & Canada! Be sure to take a look! Learn More! Read more ▶

May 15, 2023

Dear SAA Colleagues, We have good news! We’re extending the deadline once more for anyone interested in being a part of the Board of Directors! Read about the Board members we seek at this link, and apply at this link!… Read more ▶

May 5, 2023

Check out this resource for parents and students! While the live broadcast has already passed, the recording is available for our US-based members. Maestro George Marriner Maull believes that the Discovery Orchestra teaches the listening skills that help people really connect emotionally… Read more ▶