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Fundada en 1972, la Asociación Suzuki de las Américas (SAA) es una comunidad de 8.000 profesores, padres, educadores y alumnos dedicados a poner la música y la educación infantil al alcance de todos los jóvenes de las Américas. Creamos una comunidad internacional de aprendizaje que abraza la excelencia y nutre el espíritu humano, y trabajamos para mejorar la calidad de vida en las Américas a través del Método Suzuki. Ofrecemos una serie de oportunidades de desarrollo profesional para profesores y tenemos varias herramientas para apoyar a padres y alumnos. La SAA está oficialmente autorizada por la Asociación Suzuki Internacional para apoyar, guiar y promover la educación Suzuki en Norte, Centro y Sudamérica. Junto con cuatro asociaciones regionales, la SAA promueve y apoya la Educación del Talento del Dr. Suzuki.
What we do:
The Suzuki Association offers professional development opportunities, scholarships, a quarterly journal, and community to its members. As a member of our community, you’ll join an international community of leaders, thinkers, and passionate educators who aim to nurture and support young people. Membership offers:
- Professional Development: Our Teacher Development program offers opportunities for training in the Suzuki philosophy and approach. The Suzuki Method is among the most well-known, and effective methods in the world for students and families to learn and share in music together. Courses taken with the SAA are noted in members’ profiles
- Becas: Ofrecemos becas para profesores interesados en cursar nuestras oportunidades de formación para el desarrollo del profesorado.
- Revista Suzuki Americana: Ofrecemos una publicación trimestral con ideas sobre la práctica de la enseñanza, el apoyo a los alumnos y el aprendizaje mutuo.
- Community Building & Connection: Attend our conferences, seminars, retreats, and opportunities to collaborate with teachers committed to excellence and nurturing youth!
- Access to discounts, our membership directory, and several additional resources!
Who is Dr. Shinichi Suzuki?
Born on October 17, 1898, in Nagoya, Japan, Dr. Shinichi Suzuki is the founder of the Suzuki Method. A violinist, philosopher, educator, and leader, Dr. Suzuki believed that all children were capable of developing talent, and a guiding principle of his was “character first, ability second.” His revolutionary contribution to music education focused on the concept that because every child is capable of developing language skills, they are also capable of learning the language of music. He also held that the skills gained from learning music would apply well beyond their music classes, and carry into their lives outside the classroom. Now among the most recognized names and brands in the music education field, his legacy continues to offer the gift of music to many across the world.
What is the Suzuki Method?
The Suzuki Method is how we teach music. Developed by Dr. Suzuki, the Method has several core components. While each teacher might offer their own interpretation of the Method, we have a few core beliefs that guide our work:
- Creemos que todos children are capable and deserving of music education! Those of us who practice the Suzuki Method know that talent is learned. With the right support, any child can be successful.
- We teach music based on how young people learn language – we start with the ear and communication styles, and we build from there. We also encourage students to listen to music!
- We love having families involved in their student’s learning! Whether it’s a parent, grandparent, guardian, or an adult who is regularly involved in a student’s life, we believe finding an adult that can support a student in their learning – in addition to their teacher – is a wonderful way to support student success.
- We lead with a positive environment and encouragement in our music lessons.