Monthly OSA Teacher Discussion Group: 

Come join us for great discussions & networking! We meet regularly on the first Wednesday of each month, 9:30-11:00 AM, beginning in September 2021. Our first gathering will be:

Wednesday, September 8, 9:30-11:00am at Irving Park 

707 NE Fremont St, Portland, OR 97212 

Parking should be pretty easy and there are lots of coffee shops and food options nearby. We will meet near the kids playground (entrance near NE 8th Ave. and Siskyou) Please bring a blanket to sit on and topics you would like to discuss this year.

Wednesday, October 6th, 9:30-11:00am

We will be sharing ideas for creative recitals--  online, in person, and hybrid. Hopefully we can come up with some great ideas!

Zoom link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89831588363

Upcoming topics:

November- Diversity from the Inside Out class with Chenoa  (no regular meeting)

December- Annual Meeting!!

January- Burnout

February- Listening in our digital age

March- Communication

April- How to teach relaxation

May- Musicality and technique in Books 1 & 2

Online Learning Opportunities 

 *These events are not run by OSA but are opportunities for teachers from the wider Suzuki community* 

Diversity From The Inside Out with Chenoa Murphy

Wednesdays, 9am-11am (Pacific Standard Time): 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3 and 11/10

"The path to diversifying your music studio and repertoire starts with the teacher. It is an inside job. Diversity From The Inside Out sheds light on beliefs, habits, and thinking patterns that could be preventing you as the music teacher from having a culturally eclectic studio. By the end of this workshop, you will have the awareness, language, and tools necessary to equip you to make real change" Sign up soon, there are only 20 spots available!

https://forms.gle/LYxXqrpEdY7twZNV8

Black Classical Composers & Musicians classes 

Suzuki Stumptown presents 3 classes given by Mrs. Chenoa Murphy (formerly Alamu).  Classes may be taken by teachers and students, and may be taken singly or together (1/2/3 class package). For more info please e-mail Laurita Jáuregui, Cost is $20 per class or $55 for all 3.  Payment can be made via Venmo or Paypal - select the option to pay as "friend", & please put a note for which date you are signing up for. Zoom Link will be shared as soon as payment is received.

Dec 13 Monday 4:00 pm (PST), Mar 14 Monday 4:00 pm (PST)

and Jun 13 Monday 4:00 pm (PST)

Virtuosity.online

Online classes on practice, technique, musicianship and more by excellent teachers. New classes offered weekly. Find out more at  https://www.virtuosity.online/ 

About Virtuosity.online: Using online conferencing software, Virtuosity.online’s group classes are for all levels of students. Our curated series includes technical development, performance experience, movement awareness, mindfulness, creative expression and career development.

Classes are designed for multiple levels, including beginning students, professional musicians and all teachers. Virtuosity.online teachers generously share their experience, artistic insight and passion for musical expression.

Virtuosity.online provides access to teachers, professional musicians and other students who may have been where you are now. Curiosity for new ways to grow and learn in our craft unites us.