Guitarist Berta Rojas, originally from Paraguay, will be our guest clinician at this year’s SAA Conference. We guitarists could not be more excited to visit with Berta and watch her work with our students. This interview offers us a closer… Read more ▶
This unique interview is a sort of a cyber-roundtable of questions for guitarist, teacher and technical guru Scott Tennant. Scott is a founding member of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, an amazing soloist, and the author of what has become… Read more ▶
Just about everyone seems to know about the Suzuki Method for Violin, but many people are not aware of Suzuki Guitar, although it’s been around more than twenty-five years. Two of the earliest Suzuki Guitar students were Connie Sheu and… Read more ▶
Guitarists were proud to honor David Madsen with a Creating Learning Community Award at the 2014 SAA Biennial Conference.
David was selected for the award because of his generosity. He has served on the SAA Board of Directors, is a… Read more ▶
Sometimes determining the credible identity of an instrument’s maker can seem like the plot of a detective novel full of intrigue and deception. In an age where scientific advancements are making it possible to solve crimes of yore through DNA testing, similar discoveries are taking place in the world of stringed instruments. Read more ▶
There were many memorable moments at the 2012 SAA Conference, 40 and Forward! It was a great time to share our love and passion for teaching, try some new music for guitar ensemble, listen to our colleagues, and dream of… Read more ▶
Queridos Profesores Suzuki de la Asociación Suzuki de las Américas,
Esperamos que se encuentren bien y que estén disfrutando de su experiencia enseñando y tocando.
Les escribimos para informarles sobre el desarrollo reciente de en el mundo de la guitarra Suzuki
El comité… Read more ▶
Dear Suzuki Guitar Teachers of the SAA,
Greetings and hoping that this finds you well and enjoying your teaching and playing.
We are writing to inform of you of some recent developments in the Suzuki Guitar world.
The International Suzuki Association Guitar Committee… Read more ▶
In this issue:
The Sound of Success: Suzuki Method for Guitar
Conference Special Events Preview
Institute Scholarships for Students & Teachers
A Star for My Mother
Next ASJ Sneak Peak
Upcoming Events
107 new members joined the SAA in March. Welcome!
The Sound of Success: Suzuki Method for… Read more ▶
Thanks to the work of the SAA Guitar Committee and producer Laura Wong Burnett, we are able to present a new, informative introduction to Suzuki Guitar. Whether you are a parent or a classical guitarist interested in teaching, the information… Read more ▶
Reprinted from Soundboard magazine, Volume XXXVII, No. 3, 2011, pg. 42-47, with the kind permission of the Guitar Foundation of America
Angela walks confidentially to center stage, wearing her best concert clothes, carrying her prized guitar with her right hand low… Read more ▶
Present on the Call: Andrea Cannon, Seth Himmelhoch, Andy LaFreniere, David Madsen, Joe Pecoraro, Bill Kossler, MaryLou Roberts
Not Present: Mychal Gendron
Agenda Items
1. Mychal—Video Vote
Mychal suggests that the committee to approve, by vote, the GFA article as a companion piece to… Read more ▶
May 25, 2011 by Andrea Cannon, Mychal Gendron, Seth Himmelhoch, William Kossler, Andrew LaFreniere, David Madsen, Joseph Pecoraro, MaryLou Roberts
It is with difficulty and great sadness that the SAA Guitar Committee has attempted to put into words our sense of loss over the recent passing of Frank Longay. Read more ▶
Present: Mary Lou Roberts, Andrea Cannon, Seth Himmelhoch, Mychal Gendron, Frank Longay, David Madsen, Joe Pecoraro
SAA Conference Video Updates
Dave reports that the video is not done yet, we are also waiting for the SAA office to send him some transcripts… Read more ▶
It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Frank Longay on Wednesday, January 19.
Frank was a founding member and chairman of both the Guitar Committee of the International Suzuki Association and the Guitar Committee for the… Read more ▶
Present: Dave Madsen, Andy Lafreniere, Seth Himmelhoch, Bill Kossler, Mary Lou Roberts, Mychal Gendron, Joe Pecoraro, Andrea Cannon, Frank Longay
SAA Teacher Trainer syllabus (voting to adopt)
Seth mentions: the section for Unit Three needs the inclusion of the phrase “arpeggios using… Read more ▶
It is my pleasure to share with you the work of William Kossler in bringing the experience of his Matsumoto Training to Suzuki Guitar in the Americas. Suzuki Teachers place high priority on Dr. Suzuki’s Philosophy. Those who worked with… Read more ▶
Present: Frank, Mary Lou, Bill, Dave, Andrea, Seth, Mychal
Trainers Report from the Boston Conference
Mychal says it was great, and the other committee members who attended agree. Mychal mentions that meeting Mr. Toyoda was a particular pleasure. Dave says it was… Read more ▶
Jun3-28Ann Arbor Suzuki Guitar Institute Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor Suzuki Guitar Institute Guitar Unit 2 Guitar Unit 3 Guitar Unit 4 Guitar Unit 5 Guitar Book 1-3 Overview
Jul22-26MacPhail Center for Music Minneapolis, MN Guitar Unit 7 Full Day Institute for Piano or Guitar - Book 1 and above Half Day for Advanced High School Students - Book 5 and above Half Day Institute for Piano or Guitar - Book 1 and below