It’s not too late to register, as early bird prices continue through January 30. You’ll benefit from listening to 61 talks, 45 of which are brand new! Here’s a sampling of ideas being shared during the PPO series:

• “By fostering a sense of ownership we are helping build the child’s identity and self-esteem which will eventually translate into a happy human being with noble heart.” (Shu-Yi Scott in Helping Students Take Ownership of their Musical Journey)

• “Trust the growth process. If you are consistent, patient and trying in your home practice then you will have success.” (Brittany Gardner in Advice and Encouragement for Suzuki Parents)

• “Observe everything, ignore most, work on one.” (Shinichi Suzuki quote from Jentry Barrett’s talk Building a Growth Mindset)

• “All children are born curious with a true desire to learn and it is our job as Suzuki parents and teachers to keep that curiosity intact.” (Cecilia Calvelo-Hopkins in Helping Students Take Ownership of their Musical Journey)

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2015 Scholarship Applications Due February 5

Are you a teacher interested in taking SAA training this year, but concerned about the cost? The SAA provides a limited number of scholarships to provide tuition assistance for pedagogy study at approved Summer Institutes, workshops, or through other SAA-approved Teacher Development programs between May 1, 2015 and May 31, 2016.

The deadline for all scholarship applications is February 5.

View the SAA website for detailed information and to submit your application. Don’t miss out!

Thank you to the many individuals and organization who have supported the SAA through donations this past year! Our organization is able to thrive through your contributions and dedication. If you haven’t had a chance to contribute yet, we still welcome donations of any size. Many giving options exist to help our association grow and maintain its services to the greater Suzuki community, and donations to the SAA are IRS tax-deductible! Check out these unique donation opportunities:

• Consider honoring someone special in your life by dedicating a star in their name! Visit the updated Giving Galaxy of Stars and choose a shining star that best fits your wishes. Whether bronze, silver, gold, or a full constellation, your tribute will be everlasting in the full galaxy.

• Donate to one of the Scholarship Funds, which enable teachers to start or further their valuable teacher training. Your impact on another teacher’s life will help make their dream come true, and spread Suzuki education around the world.

• Contribute to the We Are Suzuki annual fund drive, which helps support the Suzuki community as a whole.

We appreciate the generosity of all, which truly helps us to reach and enrich many lives through the Suzuki Method!

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Suzuki Principles in Action: Upcoming Courses

Suzuki Principles in Action (SPA) is a two day, cross-instrumental course designed to help teachers incorporate Suzuki’s principles effectively in their teaching. The inspiration for SPA came from a need, identified by both Trainers and Teacher Workshop Participants, to deal with the challenges of implementing the knowledge gained from Unit courses into the reality of day-to-day studio teaching.

The course focuses on how to teach, not what to teach, allowing the sharing of ideas among all instrument areas. SPA is based on Dr. Suzuki’s belief that knowledge is an important first step, but “knowledge plus 10,000 times” is what produces ability. Read More…

Upcoming Courses will be held in:

Berkeley, CA Sign up by February 21!
Ann Arbor, MI   Sign up by March 1!
Indianapolis, IN Sign up by October 1!

SAA Leadership Retreat: Registration Opens February 5

Join us May 21—24 at Deer Creek Lodge, Mt. Sterling OH for the 2015 SAA Leadership Retreat! Returning to the same beautiful location as our successful 2013 retreat, we invite you to a weekend of community, learning, and relaxation. Registration will be posted on the SAA website beginning February 5.

SAA retreats are open to all SAA members and provide participants an opportunity to get to get to know colleagues in unique settings with inspiring sessions, time for sharing, learning and fun. Meetings times will be set for Teacher Trainers, Institute Directors, Chapter leaders, Conference Team and other groups—however, sessions are valuable and open to all members!

Details will be posted on the SAA website.

Thank you to Our Chapter Affiliates!

Many thanks to the Greater Philadelphia Suzuki Association for hosting the SAA Board at their Winter Social this January!

Chapter Affiliates are extremely important to the SAA because they allow the philosophies and goals of the organization to be implemented at the local level, and likewise, the Chapter Affiliate receives the benefits of recognition and promotion at the national level. In essence, Chapter Affiliates are one of the most important and effective keys to weaving your local Suzuki community into the whole national and international Suzuki movement.

Chapter Affiliates are not only beneficial for the international community, but most importantly, they are valuable to you. Chapter affiliation benefits you and your area in the following ways:

• Helps you connect more closely with the teachers in your area.
• Offers education and support for both teachers and parents.
• Offers scholarships and other benefits for students and teachers.
• Keeps you updated through websites and newsletters posting local events and other information.
• Directly associated with the SAA and is given support and resources by the SAA.

Call for Journal Submissions

Is there a Suzuki-related subject you wish we’d cover more in the Journal? Then it may be time for you to put pen to paper! The American Suzuki Journal depends on volunteer submission for the majority of its articles.

If you are interested in submitting a Suzuki-related article, please see the Manuscript Guidelines or email the editor at publications@suzukiassociation.org for more information.

Deadline for submissions for the next issue is February 1.

News From Here and There

Principles of Sowing and Reaping for the Suzuki Parent: 5 Steps to Beginning Suzuki Success by Preparing the Soil
How can parents cultivate their child’s interest, motivation, and readiness prior to beginning lessons? Suzuki teacher Kathleen Bowman explores 5 ways that parents can prepare their child in order to thrive in Suzuki education.

Music Lessons Spur Emotional and Behavioral Growth in Children, New Study Says
Music training not only helps children develop fine motor skills, but aids emotional and behavioral maturation as well, according to a new study, one of the largest to investigate the effects of playing an instrument on brain development.

Laurie’s Violin School: The Re-Cap
If mastery requires 10,000 repetitions, how does a student continue to treat repetition No. 8,739 with the same care and attention that went into the first few hundred? Laurie Niles shares a creative idea for “sneaking” in intentional, focused review to her Suzuki group classes.

Upcoming Events

Arizona Music and Dance Academy

Tucson, AZ Jan 30 – 31
Every Child Can!

Studio of Nightingale Chen

Powell, OH Jan 30 – Mar 30
Piano 2

San Diego Suzuki School of Music

San Diego, CA Jan 31 – Feb 1
Suzuki Principles in Action

Studio of Alice Ann O’Neill

Cincinnati, OH Jan 31 – May 11
Every Child Can!
Cello 1

Suzuki String School of Guelph

Guelph, ON Feb 1
Every Child Can!

Royal Conservatory of Music

Toronto, ON Feb 1
Every Child Can!

Suzuki Fest Costa Rica

Heredia, Costa Rica Feb 2 – 7
SUZUKI FEST’ ,COSTA RICA 2015: Violin

Associação Musical Suzuki de São Paulo

Campinas, SP, Brazil Feb 4 – 7
Filosofía

Western Springs School of Talent Education

Western Springs, IL Feb 5 – May 31
Violin 5
Supplemental Literature for Violin Books 1-4

Fairbanks School of Talent Education

Fairbanks, AK Feb 7
Every Child Can!

Oregon Suzuki Association

Portland, OR Feb 7 – 8
Suzuki Principles in Action

Centro Suzuki de Educação Musical

São Paulo, SP, Brazil Feb 13 – 17
Filosofía

Escuela Superior de Música y Danza de Monterrey

Monterrey, NL, Mexico Feb 13 – 20
Filosofía
Violin 1

Studio of Anne Bowman

Plano, TX Feb 19 2015 – Feb 19
Piano 3

Studio of Katherine Monsour Barley

Carnegie, PA Feb 20 – Apr 17
Piano 1
Piano 2

Suzuki School of Newton

Newton, MA Feb 22
Every Child Can!

Centro Suzuki Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires, C, Argentina Feb 23 – 26
Filosofía

Escuela de Musica Shinichi Suzuki

Córdoba, X, Argentina Feb 26 – Mar 3
Violin 1

Triangle Music School

Durham, NC Feb 27 – 28
2015 Triangle Suzuki Piano Workshop!

Pakachoag Community Music School of Greater Worcester

Auburn, MA Mar 4 – May 13
Violin 1

Suzuki Association of Northern California

Berkeley, CA Mar 7 – 8
Suzuki Principles in Action

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