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Founded in 1972, The Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) is a community of over 6,000 teachers, parents, educators, and learners dedicated to making music and early childhood education available to all young people in the Americas. We create an international learning community, embracing excellence and nurturing the human spirit. We work to improve the quality of life in the Americas through the Suzuki Method.

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Eri Hotta Announced as Leadership Summit Keynote Speaker

We are excited to announce Eri Hotta as our opening keynote speaker for the Leadership Summit! Learn more about Eri below, and don’t forget to register! Eri Hotta is the author of Suzuki: The Man and His Dream to Teach the Children of the World and other English and Japanese-language books including Japan 1941: Countdown to Infamy, an account…
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Leadership Summit Committee and Advisors Announced!

We are so excited to announce our Leadership Summit Committee and Advisors! This group of dedicated members will use their expertise to shape the Summit into a valuable learning experience for all attendees. Read more about the members below. Committee Carrie Salisbury Caroline Salisbury is a Los Angeles-based performer, small-business owner, and violin/viola teacher. She…
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Recent Certificates of Achievement

The Suzuki Association of the Americas is committed to excellence in teaching and to establishing standards within the framework of the Suzuki philosophy. Recognizing teachers with a commitment to life‐long learning and self‐improvement is part of SAA’s commitment to excellence.

  • James Ashley Rickevicius, guitar
  • Kathryn Drake, violin
  • Mary-Elizabeth Brown, violin
  • Henry Stubbs, cello
  • Rachel Walker Braly, violin
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