Teacher Trainer Manual

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 [email protected] 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 [email protected].

I: Teacher Trainer Guidelines

II: Teacher Development Guidelines

III: Teaching Unit Courses

This section is for Trainers only

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

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 [email protected].

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Staff Contact Information

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