Author: Franklin Suzuki Academy

FSA is thrilled to announce the newest addition to our Board of Directors, Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier.  Allison is a renowned nonprofit professional. She holds multiple advanced degrees, including her most recently acquired Doctorate of Business Administration from Trevecca Nazarene University. Allison also has a Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.), and is pursuing a law degree. During her time as a doctoral […]
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by Cynthe Burbidge Renowned Suzuki instructor Dr. Terry Durbin would say that a title like MTSA Workshop is “B-o-r-i-n-g!” It certainly doesn’t fully represent the incredible experience these young musicians experienced at the September all-day event this last month. “That was fun!” was heard by more than one parent by the end of the day. MTSA puts on workshops for […]
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Blog post by Heather Harris It’s November! We are so excited to kick off our first ever FSA November Practice-a-thon this month. If you didn’t get a chance to pick up your calendar or pledge form, you can download them here. And don’t forget, whoever raises the most donations will win a FUN PRIZE! Since November is also the month […]
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Franklin Suzuki Academy resumes public performances this Saturday, October 30, 2021.
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We are so pleased to announce the return of our cello program at FSA! Lucky for us, master cello teacher, Heather Harris, has recently relocated to Nashville, where she will join forces with FSA to create a robust cello community. Heather Harris is a passionate cellist who loves to teach, perform, and create. She has her master’s degree in Cello […]
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We are excited to announce that we have been nominated to WIN the Best Music Instruction for Williamson County, TN! You can vote for us and your other favorite places in Williamson County in Nashville Parent Magazine’s reader’s poll. Voting runs through August 1 – August 31, 2021. Cast your ballot here: https://nashvilleparent.com/bop-21. Be sure to select “Williamson” for your […]
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by Andra Prewett This summer, many music students will be returning to in-person private lessons after 15 months of being online. There will be an adjustment period for both the student and the teacher. Here are some things you can expect: Packing your instrument. Packing our instruments has not been a part of our musical routine for quite some time. […]
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By Andra Prewett May is here! For us in the South, this means that it’s summertime already! As our students transition to their summer schedules, here are some tips to help keep practices happy and productive. Write down your practice schedule. Many families find it helpful to schedule practice into their calendar, as you would schedule any other activity, such […]
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By Andra Prewett Know a young violinist? Have a cello-playing child in the family? Check out our top gifts for this year! 1. Music by Black Composers: Violin Volume 1 This collection of music by black composers features a variety of styles, from West African to classical. The book also contains interesting composer and performer biographies. The songs are an […]
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by Anca Simon Since Franklin Suzuki Academy (FSA) transitioned to online instruction in March of this year, the instructors have been actively looking for resources to help maintain communication between students and instructors and address the gap left by not being able to meet in person. Collabra is a “remote learning and practice management platform for K-16 music and performing […]
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