Suzuki News

January 1, 2010 by Melanie Grenier

The first victim of my attempts to teach the violin was my own sister. She was six and I was sixteen. Not yet knowing any better, I used the old fashioned method of teaching. My sister nevertheless attained a decent… Read more ▶

January 1, 2010

If you haven’t been to our website recently, here are a few new things to check out at www.suzukiassociation.org Member Demographics: How many SAA members are there? What instruments do they play and where do they live? Find out online. https://suzukiassociation.org/about/stats Ask the… Read more ▶

January 1, 2010

It’s not too late to encourage your music industry and other business contacts to become 14th Conference sponsors and support the SAA’s upcoming conference. It’s also not too late to consider helping your state/province/area-wide Suzuki organization apply for affiliate status. New… Read more ▶

January 1, 2010

The Suzuki International Piano Committee is currently completing its work on the newly revised and edited International Editions of Suzuki Piano Books 4-7. These books are projected to be released at the SAA Conference in May, 2010. The accompanying CDs,… Read more ▶

January 1, 2010

It’s that special time of year again when the SAA Board announces its Annual Fund Campaign. Only through your gifts to the Annual Fund is the SAA able to support its scholarship program and other services and projects. This year’s… Read more ▶

January 1, 2010 by Marilyn Kesler

Dear Teachers and Families, Forty-five years ago, Dr Shinichi Suzuki brought several young Japanese string students to perform in the United States. At that time, I was a young string teacher, lucky enough to attend one of these concerts. I was… Read more ▶

December 29, 2009

Now is your last chance to support the SAA’s Annual Fund this year. Only through your gifts to the Annual Fund is the SAA able to support its scholarship program and other services and projects. This year’s Annual Fund theme is… Read more ▶

December 9, 2009

We have 4 more new Summer Institutes for next year, in addition to the 62 established Institutes, and the 4 new ones announced in the last newsletter. I AM Festival Indianapolis, IN Suzuki Institute at Phoenix Phest Ann Arbor, MI Temple University Suzuki Institute Philadelphia, PA Williamsburg… Read more ▶

December 8, 2009

How many SAA members are there? What instruments do they play and where do they live? What is their involvement with the Suzuki method: as a teacher, parent, program administrator, or some other role? Find out: SAA Member Demographics We can expand… Read more ▶

December 8, 2009

In this issue: Celebrating Excellence 2009 CD Ask the Experts, parts 6-10 Member Demographics ISA Violin Committee Report on Book Revisions 4 More New Institutes Conference: Keynote Speakers A “Masterclass” for Graduate and Doctoral Researchers? Conference Sponsorship, Exhibiting, and Advertising Opportunities Celebrating Excellence 2009 CD Celebrating Excellence 2009 features musicians who… Read more ▶

December 8, 2009

Ads are available in the monthly Short Score email newsletter. Newsletter Statistics 19,000 recipients > 60% open rate 80% Suzuki music teachers 20% parents and students You can review ad click through statistics through the SAA Partners site if you don’t use your own tracking mechanism… Read more ▶

December 7, 2009

} Celebrating Excellence 2009 features musicians who began their careers as Suzuki students. This year’s collection features 11 performances—solos and ensembles—including violin, viola, cello, piano, guitar, and harp. We are grateful to these talented performers for sharing their artistry with Suzuki… Read more ▶

December 7, 2009

Aber Suzuki Center student, soprano Mikaela Schneider, 15, of Greendale, WI, a student of Suzuki voice teacher Mary Hofer, sang Schubert’s Ave Maria with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra at their holiday concert this past weekend. Guest conductor Marvin Hamlisch (also… Read more ▶

December 3, 2009

Celebrating Excellence 2009 features musicians who began their careers as Suzuki students. This year’s collection features 11 performances—solos and ensembles—including violin, viola, cello, piano, guitar, and harp. We are grateful to these talented performers for sharing their artistry with Suzuki… Read more ▶

December 3, 2009 by Elizabeth Stuen-Walker

Last summer, focus groups at summer Institutes were asked to submit questions for a panel of “Suzuki Experts” to answer. This is the 10th installment. Should you use the same bowings for both violin and viola especially when leading or teaching… Read more ▶

December 1, 2009

For lots of great information about Suzuki Harp, see the new Suzuki Harp Info website created by Mary Kay Waddington and the Suzuki Harp Committee. Read more ▶

November 30, 2009 by Ellen Berry

Last summer, focus groups at summer Institutes were asked to submit questions for a panel of “Suzuki Experts” to answer. This is the 9th installment. What is the long-term teaching goal for all students? In Nurtured by Love, Dr. Suzuki says: “I… Read more ▶

November 23, 2009

Statistics about SAA members. Numbers updated daily. Read more ▶

November 23, 2009 by Teri Einfeldt

Last summer, focus groups at summer Institutes were asked to submit questions for a panel of “Suzuki Experts” to answer. This is the 8th installment. What are good ways to keep students involved through Junior and Senior High? This is such a… Read more ▶

November 20, 2009 by Doris Preucil, William Preucil

Last summer, focus groups at summer Institutes were asked to submit questions for a panel of “Suzuki Experts” to answer. This is the seventh installment. When a student decides to pursue music professionally, how do you nurture them to uphold Suzuki’s… Read more ▶