Sobre a SAA
Fundada em 1972, a Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) é uma comunidade de 8.000 professores, pais, educadores e alunos dedicados a tornar a música e a educação infantil disponíveis para todos os jovens das Américas. Criamos uma comunidade internacional de aprendizado que abraça a excelência e nutre o espírito humano, e trabalhamos para melhorar a qualidade de vida nas Américas por meio do Método Suzuki. Oferecemos diversas oportunidades de desenvolvimento profissional para professores e temos várias ferramentas para apoiar pais e alunos. A SAA é oficialmente licenciada pela Associação Internacional Suzuki para apoiar, orientar e promover o ensino Suzuki nas Américas do Norte, Central e do Sul. Juntamente com quatro associações regionaisEm sua página inicial, a SAA promove e apóia a Educação de Talentos do Dr. Suzuki.
What we do:
The Suzuki Association offers professional development opportunities, scholarships, a quarterly journal, and community to its members. As a member of our community, you’ll join an international community of leaders, thinkers, and passionate educators who aim to nurture and support young people. Membership offers:
- Professional Development: Our Teacher Development program offers opportunities for training in the Suzuki philosophy and approach. The Suzuki Method is among the most well-known, and effective methods in the world for students and families to learn and share in music together. Courses taken with the SAA are noted in members’ profiles
- Bolsas de estudo: Oferecemos bolsas de estudo para professores interessados em participar de nossas oportunidades de treinamento de desenvolvimento de professores.
- American Suzuki Journal: Oferecemos uma publicação trimestral com ideias sobre a prática de ensino, apoio aos alunos e aprendizado mútuo.
- Community Building & Connection: Attend our conferences, seminars, retreats, and opportunities to collaborate with teachers committed to excellence and nurturing youth!
- Access to discounts, our membership directory, and several additional resources!
Who is Dr. Shinichi Suzuki?
Nasceu em 17 de outubro de 1898, em Nagoya, Japão, Dr. Shinichi Suzuki is the founder of the Suzuki Method. A violinist, philosopher, educator, and leader, Dr. Suzuki believed that all children were capable of developing talent, and a guiding principle of his was “character first, ability second.” His revolutionary contribution to music education focused on the concept that because every child is capable of developing language skills, they are also capable of learning the language of music. He also held that the skills gained from learning music would apply well beyond their music classes, and carry into their lives outside the classroom. Now among the most recognized names and brands in the music education field, his legacy continues to offer the gift of music to many across the world.
What is the Suzuki Method?
The Suzuki Method is how we teach music. Developed by Dr. Suzuki, the Method has several core components. While each teacher might offer their own interpretation of the Method, we have a few core beliefs that guide our work:
- Acreditamos que todos children are capable and deserving of music education! Those of us who practice the Suzuki Method know that talent is learned. With the right support, any child can be successful.
- We teach music based on how young people learn language – we start with the ear and communication styles, and we build from there. We also encourage students to listen to music!
- We love having families involved in their student’s learning! Whether it’s a parent, grandparent, guardian, or an adult who is regularly involved in a student’s life, we believe finding an adult that can support a student in their learning – in addition to their teacher – is a wonderful way to support student success.
- We lead with a positive environment and encouragement in our music lessons.