Suzuki News

August 1, 2005 by Caroline Fraser

“I’d rather be a sparrow than a snail…” made famous by Simon and Garfunkel, is actually a Peruvian composition, “El condor pasa” written by Daniel Alomia Robles from Huánuco. The Second National Suzuki Workshop in Peru was held in the… Read more ▶

August 1, 2005 by Ana Marin Figueroa

The Suzuki Association of El Salvador, had hosted two Suzuki Festivals: the first one in 2001, with a very modest participation of 20 children and five music teachers, but with two wonderful Suzuki violin teachers, Caroline McCall and Louita Clothier,… Read more ▶

August 1, 2005 by Cherie Larson

“In the early 1960’s, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and the Western World was a relatively lonely place to be a serious string player. As a violinist, teacher and concert-master I too felt the strong need to be part of a living… Read more ▶

July 11, 2005

We were saddened at the passing of Anastasia Jempelis, July 7, 2005. Jempelis was a beloved long-time faculty member at the Eastman School of Music and a pioneer of the Suzuki method in the United States. Read more ▶

June 27, 2005

REPLACMENT. We invite you to be a part of this too. You may submit a conference session proposal electronically over the web or download the session proposal form (deadline September 30, 2005) and the student participation form. Read more ▶

June 24, 2005

Interested in Suzuki Voice teaching? The first officially sanctioned SAA Teacher Training in Voice is taking place at the American Suzuki Institute in Stevens Point, WI, July 31-August 12, 2005. The instructor is ESA-approved Suzuki Voice Trainer, Paiivi Kukkamaki from… Read more ▶

June 22, 2005

As Suzuki teachers and members of the Suzuki Association of the Americas, we should commit ourselves to Dr. Suzuki’s philosophy and his approach to education. The following SAA aspirational Code of Ethics deals with six broad areas of commitment: our… Read more ▶

June 21, 2005

Teacher Trainers can provide training on an individual, apprenticeship basis. Study can be tailored to your needs and schedule, and is arranged directly by you with the teacher trainer. SAA members can look up trainers in the member directory or… Read more ▶

June 21, 2005

Application Forms Teacher Training Video Audition Scholarship Application Membership Form Upcoming Training Every Child Can! Courses Summer Institutes Workshops (year round) How to Become a Suzuki Teacher Take the Every Child Can! (ECC) course, an introduction to the Suzuki Philosophy and Method. Submit your teacher training video audition at least… Read more ▶

June 21, 2005

The Suzuki Teacher Location Service database contains only teachers that are interested in adding students to their studio—not all SAA members. Many teachers have not opted in to this listing service. The information presented in the Directory is not verified by… Read more ▶

June 21, 2005

Make A Difference The SAA is a charitable nonprofit organization serving over 8,000 members and over 200,000 students, parents, and other professionals. As tax-exempt 501-C3 organization, the SAA can accept charitable gifts so that we may add value to our programs… Read more ▶

June 21, 2005

Find a Teacher Locate a Suzuki teacher in your area with the Find a Teacher search. When you have determined that you would like your child to learn an instrument through the Suzuki Method, you will want to find a teacher to… Read more ▶

June 21, 2005

What is a Chapter Affiliate? A Chapter Affiliate is a local Suzuki Association that has met the requirements of the SAA to not only be endorsed by the SAA, but also to receive their support, benefits, and international recognition. Chapter Affiliates… Read more ▶

June 21, 2005

Address Changes Log in to your account to change your address, email, or other contact details. Business Members More information about Premier Business Membership. The SAA provides programs and services to members throughout North and South America. With the International Suzuki Association (ISA) and… Read more ▶

June 21, 2005

The International Suzuki Association The International Suzuki Association (ISA) was officially established in 1983 at the Sixth International Conference held in Matsumoto, Japan. Dr. Suzuki had long wished to set up an international organization to unite all teachers and parents interested… Read more ▶

June 21, 2005

Every Child Can Learn More than fifty years ago, Japanese violinist Shinichi Suzuki realized the implications of the fact that children the world over learn to speak their native language with ease. He began to apply the basic principles… Read more ▶

June 21, 2005

Suggested Reading Nurtured By Love Now in a new translation, Nurtured by Love is Shinichi Suzuki’s exploration of the concepts of his Talent Education philosophy through a personal narrative of discovery and experiences. Tips for Parents The SAA has published two books for parents,… Read more ▶

June 21, 2005

Texts by Shinichi Suzuki Ability Development From Age Zero Miami, FL: Summy-Birchard, Inc. Dr. Suzuki addresses all parents on their responsibility to create an environment for nurturing young children. Contains his thoughts and anecdotes from his life and work in Talent Education. Man and… Read more ▶

June 21, 2005

Looking for a Suzuki teacher? Visit our teacher location service. Address change? Log in to your online account to change your address, email, or other details. Address Suzuki Association of the Americas PO Box 17310 Boulder CO 80308 United States For courier deliveries (UPS, FedEx, etc.): 1900 Folsom St Suite… Read more ▶

June 21, 2005

Our Mission The Suzuki Association of the Americas aspires to improve the quality of life in the Americas through Suzuki education. We seek to create a learning community, which embraces excellence and nurtures the human spirit. The Suzuki Method Are you new to… Read more ▶