The Suzuki Association of the Americas offers the Chapter Affiliate Program to Suzuki organizations across North America who serve a specified, contiguous geographic area and strive to promote Suzuki through student activities, parent education, and teacher networking and education. Affiliation with the SAA provides increased communication, member involvement, and benefits at local, state, provincial, regional, and national levels.

Chapter Affiliate membership is achieved through a three-step process: application, public comment, and completion of the affiliation agreement. The SAA provides general support and consultation to Chapter Affiliates regarding business practices and educational programs. The SAA facilitates communication with other chapters and SAA members so that all can share successes, maintain consistency, and instill inspiration in others.

Interested in becoming a Chapter Affiliate?
Find out more about becoming a Chapter Affiliate and benefits of affiliation.

Already a Chapter Affiliate?
Submit your annual reports by January 15, 2025 here. Send questions to info@suzukiassociation.org.

See the Chapter Wise newsletter for more about the great SAA Chapter Affiliates!

Greater Philadelphia Suzuki Association

gpsasuzuki.org/

Greater Philadelphia Suzuki Association is a wonderful group of teachers in the PA, DE, and NJ area.

Raymond Mallari, President
Phone: 703-850-4471
mallari.raymond@gmail.com

Elizabeth Guerriero, Member-at-Large
Phone: 484-447-7103
guerriero@rowan.edu

Lionel Thomas, Secretary
violinel440@gmail.com

Jean Kountz, Treasurer
treasurer@gpsasuzuki.org

Heart of America Suzuki Association

www.ncsuzuki.org

Established in 1979, the Heart of America Suzuki Association strives to improve the quality of families’ lives in Kansas and Missouri through the Suzuki Talent Education method. We foster a learning community that guides children to grow up to be happy, successful citizens through music education. The Heart of America Suzuki Association is a regional chapter affiliate of the Suzuki Association of the Americas.

Mary Bassett Shemon, Administrator

Sarah Peek, Administrator

Sue Johnston, Administrator

Michael MacLaughlin, Administrator

North Carolina Suzuki Association

www.ncsuzuki.org

We are an organization of music teachers dedicated to enriching people’s lives through the Suzuki approach to Talent Education. NCSA strives to create a learning community for teachers, students, and parents in North Carolina and nearby states.

Gabriela Potter, Secretary
Phone: 757-289-1735
gabrielapotter92@gmail.com

Laura Eis, Treasurer
Phone: 203-252-4266
laura_eis@hotmail.com

Rachel Talbott Parker, President
Phone: 717-615-0339
rmtalbott@gmail.com

North Texas Suzuki Association

www.northtexassuzukiassociation.org/

The North Texas Suzuki Association exists to coordinate, support and publicize Suzuki events in North Texas. We promote Suzuki teaching and training among teachers, parents, students and the general public. The highest standards of excellence in teaching and playing are encouraged among our members. NTSA also serves as a vehicle for communication among Suzuki teachers and fosters growth of the Suzuki philosophy in Texas.

Christine Collins-Davis, President
Phone: 832-746-9853
christinecollins-davis@hebisd.edu

Lindsay Serdar, Teacher Development Co-Chair
lindsay.serdar@gmail.com

Serrin, Scholarships Chair
Phone: 972-437-6422
bretserrin@hotmail.com

Sarah Friedman Gonzalez, Vice President
Phone: 817-964-2366
msmusic724.sg@gmail.com

Ashlie Skidmore, Treasurer
Phone: 817-694-3529
ashlieskidmore@gmail.com

Rachel Samson, Trophy Festival Chair
Phone: 817-757-6043
rxsamson@gmail.com

Stacy Smith, Teacher Development Co-Chair
stacysmi@msn.com

Amber Gutermuth, Secretary
Phone: 682-438-2665
fiddler247@gmail.com

Southeast Texas Suzuki Association

www.stxsa.org

Katherine Sullivan, President
Phone: 281-416-3998
katherine.sullivan@outlook.com

Elisabeth Hope, Past President
Phone: 832-427-9673
hopeviolinstudio@gmail.com

Kaori Matsui, Treasurer
Phone: 513-315-2973
theheightsviolinstudio@gmail.com

Meredith Harris, Member at Large
Phone: 832-545-2942
harris.meredith@gmail.com

Mayara Velasquez, Vice President
Phone: 601-447-6274
maycella@hotmail.com

Kathleen Carrington, Secretary
Phone: 630-235-9077
info@katiecarrington.com

Suzuki Association of Colorado

www.cosuzuki.org

Our goal is to foster and promote the Suzuki method of musical instruction throughout Colorado. We plan statewide programs including teacher and student scholarships for Suzuki institutes, the Trophy Festival, teacher and student focused workshops, student festivals and special interest events.  We also work hard to maintain our online and printed presence in order to keep our members informed and educate the general public about the history and benefits of Suzuki method. Become a active teacher or associate-family member today!

Helen Park, President
Phone: 310-569-1877
park.helens@gmail.com

Elizabeth Gergel, Vice President
Phone: 828-450-7850
cosuzuki.vicepres@gmail.com

Carol Jilling, Piano Play-In Coordinator
Phone: 719-598-2689
cajilling@comcast.net

Philip Ledgerwood, Membership
Phone: 920-527-8349
cosuzuki.membership@gmail.com

Laura McDermott, Social Media
Phone: 720-425-0881
cosuzuki.socialmedia@gmail.com

Laura McDermott, Scholarship Committee
Phone: 720-425-0881
cosuzuki.scholarship.student@gmail.com

Suzuki Association of Georgia

www.georgiasuzuki.org

Olivia Weber, Guitar Representative
Phone: 770-570-7898
olivia.stein123@gmail.com

Gwendolyn Jane Jenkins, Membership Chair
Phone: 706-739-0284
gwen@suzukistringsofaugusta.com

Sylvia Wehrs, Vice President
Phone: 334-703-0304
sylviawehrs@gmail.com

Marla Majett, President
Phone: 404-694-0661
mcmajett@me.com

Rachel Walker Braly, Secretary
rachelwalkerbraly@gmail.com

Tamara Gierum, DEI Representative
violinguistic@gmail.com

Suzuki Association of Indiana

www.indianasuzuki.org

Maria Mastropaolo, Treasurer
Phone: 812-477-0042
mm9@evansville.edu

Tiffany Arnold, Board
Phone: 765-702-3967
tiffanyjarnold@gmail.com

Sarah Pearce, Treasurer
Phone: 812-598-7376
sp42@evansville.edu

Elizabeth Sloan
Phone: 317-299-3590
annsloan1@comcast.net

Sarah Strickland, President
Phone: 812-345-1264
stricklandsuzukistrings@gmail.com

Carol Dallinger, Board
Phone: 812-488-2229
cd23@evansville.edu

Jillian Chrisman, Board
Phone: 317-370-6167
j2chrisman@comcast.net

Stephanie Hall, Board
Phone: 713-376-7155
snewberryhall@gmail.com

Andrea Kleesattel, President Elect
Phone: 973-204-4791
andrea.kleesattel@gmail.com

Suzuki Association of Massachusetts

www.suzukima.org

Kenneth Mok, Co-President
Phone: 617-990-6347
kenneth.mok@umb.edu

Lisa Goddard, Clerk, Newsletter Editor
Phone: 440-935-5426
lisaagoddard@gmail.com

Robin Alfieri, Membership Secretary
Phone: 860-508-8058
alfiedn@gmail.com

Susannah McMahon, Treasurer
smaritimemcmahon@gmail.com

Nicole Kootz, Vice President, Social Media Coordinator
Phone: 857-326-3396
nicole.kootz@gmail.com

Emily Rideout, Co-President
Phone: 631-875-4696
emilyrideout@gmail.com

Taylor Stobinski, Webmaster
Phone: 419-704-2344
cello@taylorstobinski.com

Cynthia Kuutti Weller, Outreach Coordinator
Phone: 781-856-1054
dadsyogi@yahoo.com

Suzuki Association of Minnesota

www.suzukimn.org

The Suzuki Association of Minnesota is a statewide group of Suzuki teachers of all instruments, dedicated to providing performance opportunitites, and educational experiences for students, teachers and parents. We have an annual weekend workshop in the Fall, when we invite guest clinicians, enjoy student honors recitals, and hold our annual meeting. In March we celebrate our students with a statewide graduation program where students perform and recieve a trophy and written comments of videos they submit for each book level. We are a great group of teachers, parents and students keeping Dr. Suzuki’s dream alive and well in Minnesota.

Julia Bartsch, SAM Treasurer
Phone: 952-649-2574
bartschmusic@gmail.com

Bailey Poesnecker, Secretary
Phone: 860-810-6659
baileyjo1115@gmail.com

Vanamali Medina, Communications/Technology
Phone: 612-812-2715
vanamali.medina@gmail.com

Eric Graf, Membership Chair
Phone: 320-298-7520
ericmichaelgraf@gmail.com

Suzuki Association of Ontario

www.suzukiontario.org

The Suzuki Association of Ontario (SAO) is a non-profit provincial organization of Suzuki violin, viola, cello, piano, flute, harp, guitar, recorder, and early childhood education teachers. The Association has its mandate to support and promote Suzuki talent education programs across Ontario. Its goal is to build a Suzuki community throughout the province by facilitating communication among teachers, parents and students. The SAO is a member of the Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA)” VISION: The Suzuki Association of Ontario seeks to improve the quality of life in Ontario through Suzuki education, creating a learning community that nurtures the human spirit. MISSION: The mission of the Suzuki Association of Ontario is to promote and support the Suzuki Method TM of learning by nurturing excellence in education.

Genevieve Schirm-Joyce, Treasurer
treasurer@suzukiontario.org

Lauren Taylor, Secretary
Phone: 519-767-8691
secretary@suzukiontario.org

Rebecca Sancton Ashworth, Administrator
info@suzukiontario.org

Debbie Hammond, Chair
chair@suzukiontario.org

Suzuki Association of Utah

www.suzukimusicutah.org

Erica Hardy, Membership Secretary
Phone: 801-850-2234
membership@suzukimusicutah.org

Julia Bearce Parker, Grantwriter
Phone: 801-830-0161
parkerjulia17@gmail.com

Tom Smith, Treasurer
Phone: 435-602-0905
thomas.smith.07@gmail.com

Hailey Gibb, Vice President, Cello
Phone: 801-664-1606
haileyheningercello@gmail.com

Denise Willey, Vice President, Bass
Phone: 801-796-9391
denisewwilley@yahoo.com

Nicole Macias, President
Phone: 801-830-5719
president@suzukimusicutah.org

Carrie Morris, Executive Secretary
Phone: 801-652-0900
secretary@suzukimusicutah.org

Maren Laurence, Vice President, Harp
Phone: 801-520-2686
marenlaurence@gmail.com

Joyce Bennett, Vice President, Flute
Phone: 801-201-7103
joyceflute@aol.com

Mark Alger, Vice President, Guitar
Phone: 801-225-5041
wasatchguitar@gmail.com

BriAnn Christensen, Vice President, Piano
Phone: 801-691-2883
briann@heavyd.net

Kyra Sovronsky, Vice President, Trumpet
Phone: 516-978-2482
kyrasovronsky@gmail.com

Kristina Turner, Vice President, Viola
Phone: 360-920-6448
kturnersuzuki@gmail.com

Brecklyn Smith Ferrin, Vice President, SECE
Phone: 801-372-8261
brecklyn.ferrin@gmail.com

Tamra Baca, Admin
Phone: 801-815-8046
admin@suzukimusicutah.org

Carrie Morris, Librarian
Phone: 801-652-0900
librarian@suzukimusicutah.org

Suzuki Association of Washington State (SAWS)

suzukiwashington.org

Sharon Wherland, President
president@suzukiwashington.org

Suzuki Association of Wisconsin

suzukiassociationofwisconsin.com

Lyda Osinga, President
Phone: 262-993-7720
lyda.osinga@gmail.com

Graham Emberton, Vice President
gemberto@uwsp.edu

Janse Vincent, Treasurer
Phone: 608-516-2856
janseola@hotmail.com

Kari Gunderson, Secretary
Phone: 614-595-6643
kari.gunderson@hotmail.com