Fall semester of 2021, students, teachers and parents were all excited to get back to in-person Suzuki group lessons at our home of more than 20 years, University Park Elementary School. We all followed masking protocols set up by the school district in order to stay safe. It was an awesome year of the Fairbanks School of Talent Education group …

FSTE group classes have spent a comfortable fall semester at UPark Elementary School. In important ways it was back to the “good old days,” at least for the individual violin, cello, and guitar classes plus piano time with Jim Spontak. Masks, social distancing, and no- touch routines, though not our favorite innovations, became more tolerable as the semester progressed. The …

Suzuki Graduation was a huge success in all ways imaginable. Students prepared their graduation pieces to a high level and submitted video recordings with their application. Experienced teachers and performers listened to each recording and wrote feedback and gave encouragement to each student. Then in early June, we met at UAF in the music department for rehearsals, everyone masked and …

NEWS FROM FALL 2020 We are remembering moments from the most unusual fall semester in FSTE history and being thankful that music is always available and always a powerful unifying force. Below you will read about highlights from our Suzuki teachers memories and thoughts on this challenging but often rewarding semester. We hope you all enjoyed what we offered and …

Every Child Can!© An Introduction to Suzuki Education Every Child Can! ©  (ECC) is an introduction to Dr. Suzuki’s philosophy and its application to Suzuki education. For parents, teachers, prospective teachers and others, this course provides an inspiring, in-depth look at the Suzuki approach to teaching and learning. For teachers, ECC serves as the first course in the Suzuki Association …

Fairbanks School of Talent Education Our spring 2021 semester will be using Zoom Group Classes online. Any in person classes will only be held if the Covid numbers are low enough to ensure everyone’s safety. The Registration Form will be available on the registration page on December 31.. December 31: Registration for Spring Semester Opens Online January 14: Registration Closes Online (Late fees …