Reminder: Teaching Strategies

Reminder: Teaching Strategies

Effective January 1, 2025, Teaching Strategies will be a prerequisite for Unit 3! Teaching Strategies is being implemented as a core course in the Suzuki curriculum beginning in 2025. Teaching Strategies is designed to guide participants to become more effective teachers. We are grateful to have learned from our colleagues in Latin America who implemented this course…

ISA Twinkle Graduation Sticker Design Competition

ISA Twinkle Graduation Sticker Design Competition

Calling All Suzuki Artists!! The ISA Announces the Official Twinkle Graduation Sticker Design Competition The International Suzuki Association is excited to launch the Twinkle Graduation Sticker Design Competition, celebrating a key milestone in the Suzuki Method: learning Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Variations and Theme. Twinkle Graduation marks the foundation of a student’s musical journey, and we…

A Message from Noah Bendix-Balgley, Concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic

A Message from Noah Bendix-Balgley, Concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic

Discover the power of Suzuki education through the inspiring journey of Noah Bendix-Balgley, Concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic. View his inspiring video and learn how Suzuki principles directly affected his amazing journey!  Please consider making a gift to support the future of Suzuki education by donating to our matching campaign. Every dollar you give, up to…

Stefanie Faye Announced as Leadership Summit Keynote Speaker
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Stefanie Faye Announced as Leadership Summit Keynote Speaker

We are excited to announce Stefanie Faye as our Saturday keynote speaker for the Leadership Summit! Learn more about Stefanie below, and don’t forget to register! Stefanie Faye is a neuroscience specialist with a graduate degree from New York University and fieldwork at the NYU Institute for Prevention Science that focused on neuroplasticity, empathy and emotion regulation….

Eri Hotta Announced as Leadership Summit Keynote Speaker
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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…

Leadership Summit Committee and Advisors Announced!
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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…

International Suzuki Association (ISA): Executive Director (ED) Position Opening

The International Suzuki Association (ISA), a non-profit organization incorporated in Dallas, Texas, and a federation of Suzuki Associations worldwide, is seeking a passionate and experienced leader to serve as our Executive Director (ED). This position is a redefined role that continues the legacy of Mr. Allen Lieb, who has served with distinction as our CEO….