MakeMusic, makers of SmartMusic, and Alfred Music, in conjunction with The International Suzuki Association, are proud to have come together to provide access to popular Suzuki titles to teachers and students who are displaced due to the war in Ukraine.
One way to access these Suzuki titles will be via SmartMusic’s online platform. This platform transforms the way students practice by offering professionally recorded accompaniments and the ability to receive immediate feedback on their performance. Teachers leverage SmartMusic to individualize instruction and document the progress of every student.
Most Suzuki titles will be available via assessment and/or digital sheet music.
The Ukrainian Suzuki Association said, “From the beginning of the war in Ukraine, many of our families and teachers had to leave our country to protect themselves and their families. We thought first of all about our lives and safety; sometimes we had the possibility to bring our instruments and music books but sometimes not. We were very happy to hear that Alfred Music was ready to help our families and provide online Suzuki books. It would be a great help for us in teaching to have the possibility to use them. And in future, it will help us to spread the Suzuki method in Ukraine.”
Additionally, from Alfred Music and MakeMusic, “We are deeply shocked and saddened by the current invasion of Ukraine. We share the universal concern for the safety and freedom for all people impacted by the war, including those in the Ukrainian Suzuki Community. Recognizing the extraordinary power of music and its ability to uplift and inspire people during such difficult times, Alfred Music has partnered with the Ukrainian Suzuki Association to ensure that all Suzuki teachers, parents, and students continue to have access to Suzuki publications. We stand with Ukraine and believe in the resilience of its people.”
