Letter from President Nicole Macias

Welcome to the Suzuki Association of Utah

Dear Friends,

...One of my favorite things about September is the Suzuki Association of Utah membership drive! As teachers, please renew your membership and that of your studio families. Parents, ask your teachers if there is anything else they need from you to renew your membership. We have so many fun events coming up this year, and we’d really love to see you!!

As a parent and a teacher, most of my best friends have come from the wonderful Suzuki Community we are a part of. I want you all to feel the camaraderie that I have felt through my career and as a Suzuki Practice Parent.

Happy Practicing!!

- Nicole

Bass

Cello

Early Childhood Education

Flute

French Horn

Guitar

Harp

Piano

Recorder

Trombone

Trumpet

Viola

Creator of the Mother-Tongue Method

Dr. Shinichi Suzuki

The essence of Suzuki’s approach to learning a musical instrument is derived from the way a child learns language, which he called "Mother Tongue." From recordings the child becomes familiar with the Suzuki and other repertoire so that when lessons begin about age three his mind already knows the musical language he will slowly begin to play on an instrument and even later learn to read. As with spoken language mothers play an important role in the teaching process and so are given instruction on the instrument and also taught how to be patient and encouraging. New skills and concepts are taught in small steps a child can consciously master, and lessons last only as long as the child’s attention span.

Dr. Shinichi Suzuki

Dedication to Board Member

Meet the Board

NicoleMacias

President

KatieHigbee

Executive Secretary & Librarian

EricaHardy

Membership Secretary

MarenLaurence

Social Media Admin & Harp VP

AnthonyBaca

Website Admin

DaniStoneman

Fundraising Specialist

SadieConover Simper

Newsletter Editor

StaceyPage

Treasurer