Chapter Affiliates – Suzuki Association of the Americas

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 two-step process: application 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, 2026 through the chapter portal. Presidents of Affiliates can log in to their profiles, and under Helpful Links visit the Chapter portal. Send questions to [email protected].

Greater Philadelphia Suzuki Association

gpsasuzuki.org/

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

Lionel Thomas [email protected]

Florida Suzuki Association

https://www.flsuzukiassociation.org/

The FL Suzuki Association Inc. is a non-profit corporation organized exclusively for educational and scientific purposes related to supporting a community of teachers, parents, students, and for promoting the educational philosophy of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki across the state of Florida.

Heather Bissell – President [email protected]

South Florida Suzuki Association

https://suzukisouthflorida.org/

We are a local Suzuki organization serving the tri-county area of Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade.

Stephanie Tropepe Buquo – President [email protected]

Heart of America Suzuki Association

https://hasasuzuki.wildapricot.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
[email protected]

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.

Laura Eis
[email protected]

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.

Oregon Suzuki Association

https://oregonsuzukiassociation.org/

Karen Huffman – President Christine Goodner – Vice President Celeste Okano
[email protected]

Southeast Texas Suzuki Association

www.stxsa.org

Mayara Velasquez
[email protected]

Suzuki Association of Colorado

https://suzukiassociationcolorado.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, 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!

Jonathon Winter – President [email protected]

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.

Miya Kunin
[email protected]

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.

Debbie Hammond, Chair
[email protected]

Suzuki Association of Utah

www.suzukimusicutah.org

[email protected]

Suzuki Association of Washington State (SAWS)

suzukiwashington.org

Sharon Wherland, President
[email protected]

Suzuki Association of Wisconsin

suzukiassociationofwisconsin.com

Lyda Osinga, President
[email protected]