Valley of the Sun Suzuki Association

A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to meet the folks with the Valley of the Sun Suzuki Association. Members of the VSSA are Suzuki teachers and parents and have organized bi-weekly group lessons for Suzuki students during the school year. Every two weeks they get together to play recitals, rehearse ensembles and encourage one another in their musical journeys. It's really a great program because the kids have a chance to meet other Suzuki students and teachers from around the Valley and they are able to play for each other and practice performing together as well! For younger students, there are sight-reading classes and movement classes for the littlest ones. There are violin students and cello students (we really need to make the cello and viola programs grow!), but the majority of cello students come from the Queen Creek area. I'm hoping to really get the Mesa and Chandler area cellists out there! This is a great program because it really allows us to get a larger picture for Suzuki students and families and build a community and learn from each other and grow in our love for music. The group classes and community aspect was so important to Dr. Suzuki and it's so great to see it alive in the Phoenix area! For more information, check out the VSSA Website.