American Suzuki Journal 49.4

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by Allie Reed

The Suzuki Association of Americas is proud to welcome Kerri Williams to the Board of Directors. Kerri’s term on the board began November 18. In addition to her responsibilities as a board member, Kerri juggles teaching violin and viola, piano,… Read more ▶

Board, Interview
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by Becky Mitchum

This article is part two of a series about music and the brain. Why does the brain have wrinkles and folds? Imagine trying to fit a Sunday edition of the New York Times, the Bible, a chemistry table of the elements,… Read more ▶

Brain Development, Left and Right Brain, Music
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by Beth Cantrell

A characteristic of the SAA community is that we are life-long learners. Our Aspirational Code of Ethics states, “As members, we demonstrate responsibility for our own personal and professional development by making a commitment to life-long learning.” We choose to… Read more ▶

Chairs Message, SAA
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by Joseph Kaminsky

“Practice slowly, execute quickly.” Ears are from Mars, muscles are from Venus. Each has its own needs and function when we navigate the difficult task of creating an effective home practice session. We need slow practice to train the ear to… Read more ▶

Practice, Suzuki Violin
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by Amelia Cunningham

As a student in the audition process for music education college, my days are full of practicing, essay writing, and SAT preparations. Recently, COVID-19 has destroyed most of my plans for junior year, but it has given me some new… Read more ▶

Suzuki, Teens
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by Stacy Smith

“Man is the son of his environment.”—Dr. Suzuki I recently watched a video of a Suzuki group performing repertoire in an outdoor concert. The group’s playing was polished, but what stole the entire show was a two-year-old little boy. He had… Read more ▶

Articles for Parents, Challenges, Parent Encouragement
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by Paule Barsalou, Christie Zimmer

Suzuki teachers are amazing listeners. They listen deeply to each student, constantly comparing what they hear to their ideal of excellence. They also listen to what the student and the parent tell them, answering questions and paying attention to their… Read more ▶

Learning, Listening
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by Samara Humbert-Hughes

Our Suzuki Method teachings allow us to work with families for the long term. Over time, we are able to notice the dynamics of the relationships between the student and the parents and among the siblings. The following article, based… Read more ▶

Lessons, Music, Performance, Suzuki Families
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by Linda Thompson

Our Talent Education studio has three recitals each year: two are traditional solo recitals and the middle recital changes each year. In place of solos, small groups often perform with two, three, and four parts to allow students to develop… Read more ▶

Ideas, Studio
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by Katie Bast

Eight years ago, my family moved from Minneapolis, Minnesota to Holland, Michigan. I had been a faculty member at a large community music school for almost twelve years. Our move meant that I would start a studio from scratch and teach out… Read more ▶

Studios and Programs
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by Allie Reed

Suzuki Association chapter affiliates take the SAA’s regional messages home with them, bringing our philosophy and goals to their local community of teachers, students, and parents. In this series, we highlight the work of chapter affiliate leaders. Debbie Hammond is the… Read more ▶

Canada, Chapter Affiliate Spotlight, Suzuki
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by Angie Tung

Where to start? “Teaching music is not my main purpose. I want to make good citizens.” – Dr. Shinichi Suzuki I began my journey as an anti-racist in earnest when George Floyd’s murder in May of 2020 fueled worldwide protests against police… Read more ▶

Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Suzukisocialjustice
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by Mychal Gendron

Leonard Cohen, my favorite prophet, wrote many songs with deep and thoughtful lyrics—poems, really, set to music. And, in spite of his gravelly singing voice, described by one critic as sounding “like the bottom of an ashtray,” the songs are… Read more ▶

Suzuki Philosophy, Twinkle
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by Haukur Hannesson

It is the hottest day in June since 1947 in Sweden and Ann-Marie Sundberg has just come back to her home in southern Stockholm after her morning walk in the nearby park. Although Ann-Marie’s day has started early, on the… Read more ▶

Instruments, Suzuki, Suzuki Brass
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by Carol Cross, Gail Lange

Peggy Swingle has made a lasting impact on the growth of Suzuki Piano in the Pacific Northwest through her teaching, her travels, her commitment to the ideals and principles of the Suzuki Philosophy, and her active involvement in the Suzuki… Read more ▶

Suzuki Association of Washington State
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by Kate Saphir Alm, Priscila Azevedo, David Evenchick, June Huang

The inaugural cohort of “Communicating Honor for Diversity: Concern, Compassion, Commitment” concluded their programming in June after a month of collaboration. This group of 20 Suzuki teachers and teacher trainers learned five strategies for strengthening character from Nwandi Lawson of… Read more ▶

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
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by Cindy Moyer

I’m writing this remembrance after spending several days sorting through my mother’s sheet music collection. I found Suzuki books from the old, green Japanese ones (from her days involved with Project SUPER) up to the newest editions. I found notes… Read more ▶

Memorial
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Mrs. Jeanne Luedke (83) passed away on June 6, 2021, at Waterbury Hospital from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. She was the loving wife of Frederick Luedke for 62 years. She was born January 25, 1938, in Kansas City, MO, daughter… Read more ▶

Memorial
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