Suzuki News

A Collection of Articles for Parents

August 11, 2017

A collection of articles, video transcripts, and podcasts to nurture Suzuki music education. Read more ▶

Madrid!

November 22, 2019

The 2nd International Suzuki Teacher Trainers Convention, October 11-13, 2019, brought together 111 Teacher Trainers from the throughout the five ISA regions, including teachers from North America, South America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, the Philippines, etc. In two… Read more ▶

Parents as Partners—Coming in January 2020

November 21, 2019

You’re Invited! The Parents as Partners Online Video Series is coming back in 2020 with new videos, new ideas, and fresh inspiration for both teachers & parents alike! Plan to join us in January for weekly videos, with an audio-only/podcast option, focusing… Read more ▶

Happy Birthday Dr. Suzuki!

October 9, 2019

Fall has set in and the anniversary of Dr. Suzuki’s birthday is upon us. In honor of our beloved sensei and his love of… Read more ▶

Excellence from the Start—The Suzuki Piano Student’s Journey

October 4, 2019

“Excellence from the Start – the Suzuki Piano Student’s Journey” has been brewing for a few years. Suzuki piano teachers were searching for a way to publicize the Suzuki approach to learning the piano. We thought it would be fantastic… Read more ▶

In Memory of Constance Starr

August 28, 2019

The SAA regrets to announce the passing of Suzuki Piano pedagogue Constance Starr at her home in Boulder, CO, Monday, August 26 . Prior to her pioneering work in the Suzuki piano movement, Connie had established a career as a… Read more ▶

Brainstorming “Learning Suzuki-Style”

August 28, 2019

What are your ideas for “Learning Suzuki-Style” in 2020? Here are just a few thoughts about this topic as we explore the essence of Suzuki education: Listening as a whole family activity From listening to singing: music from the inside out Joys and benefits… Read more ▶

Session Proposals

July 25, 2019

Sessions are the cornerstone of the conference: a wealth of knowledge and inspiration on a wide range of topics Most presentations, though more specific, fall into these general categories: Suzuki instrument area topics Cross-instrument area topics Suzuki Early Childhood Education Suzuki in the Schools Types… Read more ▶

Student Events

July 3, 2019

Attendees said: - “It was wonderful to be around such dedicated teachers. Everyone was so open and helpful in answering questions.” - “Especially uplifting atmosphere.” SAA conferences provide numerous events designed for selected Suzuki students from across the Americas. Conference student events… Read more ▶

ISA Online Journal—Spring 2019

June 24, 2019

Just posted! The new ISA Online Journal for Spring 2019. Use the link below to access all the articles, news and pictures from Suzuki regions around the world. Many thanks to all our contributors for this latest edition. View All ISA Journals Read more ▶

II Brasileño de Profesores Suzuki

June 11, 2019

20 y 21 de julio, 2019 Mogi Mirim, SP Suzuki Asociación Musical de Brasil Enlace para suscribirse:http://tiny.cc/4w936y ¿Qué II Brasileño de Profesores Suzuki Descripción del evento Las II Brasileño de Profesores Suzuki ha sido diseñado con el fin de conectar a la comunidad Suzuki… Read more ▶

2nd Brazilian Suzuki Teacher Meeting—”Connecting community”

June 11, 2019

Date: July, 20th and 21st, 2019 Associação Musical Suzuki do Brasil Link to registration form:http://tiny.cc/4w936y What 2nd Brazilian Suzuki Teacher Meeting—“Connecting community” Event description 2nd Brazilian Suzuki Teacher Meeting was designed with the purpose of connecting the Suzuki community of Brazil and opening… Read more ▶

2019 Minijournal Cover Contest Winners

May 10, 2019

Thank you to all that participated in the 2019 Minijournal Cover Design Contest! New categories were added to acknowledge the fine work of so many young artists. Winners are from studios of the following teachers: Leah Cushing, Nena LaMarre,… Read more ▶

Area Overviews and Featured Clinicians

May 29, 2019

Suzuki Bass Provides Opportunities and Community The Suzuki bass community gets an opportunity to reunite every two years at the conference. Old friendships are renewed, while new friendships are born. The inspiration that comes from a community sharing ideas reinvigorates your… Read more ▶

How to submit an article or announcement to the Canadian e-Newsletter

February 26, 2019

How to submit an article or announcement to the Canadian e-Newsletter: A representative of each province and the Yukon Territory is in place to be the contact person with the e-Newsletter committee. We invite you to submit an article or announcement… Read more ▶

Carnival of the Animals—Conference 2018

January 9, 2019

Teachers, Students, Families, add a little Saint Saëns to your evening fun and enjoyment! At the SAA’s 18th Conference in Minneapolis, examples of crowning Suzuki achievements were seen in the performances of our student ensembles. Last May’s lineup included Cello Choir,… Read more ▶

Resources for the Suzuki Researcher

December 19, 2018 by Pat D'Ercole

A riddle for you: What has 102 entries pertaining to the many aspects of Suzuki Method, is easy to find on a website, and is updated every two years? Give up? It’s the Suzuki Bibliography on the website of the… Read more ▶

In Memoriam: Mary Craig Powell (Article)

January 25, 2019

Mary Craig Powell, age 78, of Columbus, passed away January 20th, 2019. Preceded in death by her parents Braxton and Frances Daughtridge, sister Peggy Daughtridge and husbands Carl Ingling and Claud Powell. Survived by her husband Jim MacCallum, son John… Read more ▶

In Memoriam: Mary Craig Powell

January 21, 2019

It is with great sadness that we inform SAA members of the passing of Mary Craig Powell of Columbus, OH. She was a much beloved Suzuki teacher and Teacher Trainer. As many of you know, she had a long battle… Read more ▶