Publications and Videos
ISA Journal
New ISA Online Journal for July 2024
Use the link below to access all the articles, news and pictures from Suzuki regions around the world. Many thanks to all our contributors for this latest edition.
In this issue:
- 60th Anniversary of Dr. Suzuki’s First Japanese Tour Group
- Memories of Matsumoto
- An Itinerary with the Suzuki Method and Dedicated People
- My Trip to Washington DC
- Photos from Asia
- The 2024 SAA Conference
- The 2024 SAA Conference – A Student Perspective
- European Suzuki Flute Teachers Workshop
- Happy to be a Part of the Suzuki Tribe
ISA Journal Recent Issues
- ISA Journal Volume 20, Number 2 (January 2024)
- ISA Journal Volume 20, Number 1 (June 2023)
- ISA Journal Volume 19, Number 2 (January 2023)
- ISA Journal Volume 19, Number 1 (June 2022)
- ISA Journal Volume 18, Number 2 (January 2022)
- ISA Journal Volume 18, Number 1 (June 2021)
- ISA Journal Volume 17, Number 2 (December 2020)
- ISA Journal Volume 17, Number 1 (July 2020)
Talent Education Journal Archive
English translations of the Talent Education Journal, complete Editions 1979-1989. The TEJ contains articles by Dr. Suzuki on both pedagogy and philosophy; reports on concerts in Japan and the Japanese Children’s Tour Group; contributions from the Japanese teachers on experiences in their home studio; and usually an article from a parent or family in TERI on home practice.
Suzuki Chronology
A Life of Dr. Shinich Suzuki: A Chronology
My Time with Suzuki Sensei
with Mihoko Hirata
In this special parent lecture, Hirata Sensei describes some of her time learning from Dr. Suzuki.
Hirata: Memories of Dr. Suzuki
John Kendall’s Ideas for Teaching Violin
These videos by John Kendall were filmed in 1992 in the upstairs attic of the old String House at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville… We all recognize that violin teaching ideas reach back through history to Arcangelo Corelli, or even before… The medium of video, however, may provide a way of encapsulating, preserving and clarifying certain actions and the unfolding of process.
Kendall Pamphlet on Talent Education
Original pamphlet on Suzuki Method by John Kendall and related artifacts - now in the ISA Online Archive.
The ISA announces the addition of the original cover and Preface from John Kendall’s 1966 publication - signed by Dr. Suzuki - that spurred teachers around the world to explore the Suzuki Method. Also included in this archive are a signed postcard from Dr. Suzuki and rare photos of the 1966 Annual Concert in Tokyo.
The ISA thanks Beverly Char for contributing these valuable and fascinating documents to our Online Archive for the wider Suzuki community to enjoy.
Kendall Pamphlet on Talent Education
The History and Philosophy of Tonalization
by Fumiyo Kuramochi of TERI
In March 2022, Fumiyo Kuramochi presented an inspiring Zoom session entitled "The History and Philosophy of Tonalization" to an appreciative international audience. This beautiful video presentation includes newly translated texts and in depth insights into Dr. Suzuki's lifetime research on tone development.
Kuramochi: History of Tonalization
Memories of Matsumoto from Suzuki Graduates and Pioneers
The ISA commissioned TERI Violin Graduate and SAA Teacher-Trainer Amanda Schubert the daunting task of collecting and creating a permanent archive of written memories and photos from Suzuki teachers around the world who were fortunate to attend and graduate from the then-named Talent Education Institute (now known as TERI) in Matsumoto, under the tutelage of Dr. Suzuki and the other trainers at the school in cello, flute and piano.
Truly we are indebted to Amanda for this comprehensive archive of prose and photos that will be updated as we continue to receive additional material from contributors. If you are one of those (!), please contact the ISA office for information concerning submissions. The goal is to collect as many memories as possible to share with our Suzuki family around the globe.
Enjoy browsing through this vast treasure of memories of lessons and experiences in Japan.
The Suzuki Method Video Guidance Series
This series was produced in the mid-1970’s under sponsorship of the Sony Corporation. The videos were made on the recital hall stage of the Talent Education Research Institute, at the National Concert in Tokyo and in venues around Matsumoto used for the TERI Summer School.
Suzuki Method Video Guidance Series
Suzuki/Starr Videos
These videotapes are the result of Bill Starr's extensive personal interviews with Dr. Suzuki on the philosophy of Talent Education, working with parents, and the teaching points of the Suzuki Method Violin School Volumes 1-4. Additionally these videos contain a wealth of student lessons with the Japanese teachers and concert footage recorded during those 18 months.
Video Recordings of Dr. Suzuki at the 1976 American Suzuki Institute
The ISA is pleased to offer this link to the extensive Suzuki video archive at the University of Wisconsin/Stevens Point. These videos document Dr. Suzuki's visit to the American Suzuki Institute in 1976 in lessons, group classes and teachers’ sessions. The videos are a treasure-trove of inspiration from the founder of the Talent Education movement, and showcase Dr Suzuki’s teaching principles in action. We are indebted to the University for maintaining this archive and making it available to the public. We also thank the Aber Suzuki Center at UWSP for their stewardship of this priceless collection of Dr. Suzuki’s teaching, and to Patricia D'Ercole for her assistance in bringing this collection to the world-wide Suzuki community.
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