Thank you to our incredible Teacher Trainers! Below is information relevant to Teacher Trainer Guidelines, Teacher Development, and Course Syllabi. If you have any further questions, you can reach out to us at info@suzukiassociation.org or connect with members of our Suzuki Training Committee. Thank you!
Please note: some information on this page is only accessible to Teacher Trainers. Thank you! If you believe you should have access to the page, but do not, please write to us at info@suzukiassociation.org.
I: Teacher Trainer Guidelines
II: Teacher Development Guidelines
III: Teaching Unit Courses
This section is for Trainers only
VI: Teacher Trainer Candidacy Application & Internships
Additional Materials
Connecting with the SAA
About the SAA
The Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) is a coalition of teachers, parents, educators, and others who are interested in making music education available to all children. The SAA provides programs and services to members throughout North and South America. The SAA is governed by a Board of Directors and managed by a staff in Boulder, Colorado. With the International Suzuki Association (ISA) and other regional associations, the SAA promotes and supports the spread of Dr. Suzuki’s Talent Education. The Suzuki Association of the Americas, Inc. is the not-for-profit organization officially licensed to support, guide, and promote Suzuki education in North, Central, and South America. The SAA was founded in 1972 and currently has about 8,000 members.
Mission
The Suzuki Association of the Americas improves the quality of life in the Americas through Suzuki education. We seek to create a learning community which embraces excellence and nurtures the human spirit.
Values
Integrity
Community
Sharing of ideas
Cooperation
Communication
Excellence
Suzuki Legacy
Education
Commitment to lifelong learning
Music
Nurturing environment
American Suzuki Journal
The official voice of the SAA, this Journal is published four times a year. The publication submission deadlines are below. The ASJ welcomes submissions but has a policy of accepting only uncopyrighted material. It does not solicit paid submissions. The ASJ covers a wide variety of topics, so articles covering parent and teacher issues, instrumental areas, business aspects, etc. are welcome. If you are interested in submitting a Suzuki-related article, please email the editor at editor@suzukiassociation.org.
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