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4 unusual facts about American String Teachers Association


American String Teachers Association

Paul Rolland Lifetime Achievement Award is given to an individual of renowned stature whose identity need not be primarily with the American scene.

Although the curriculum is not a method book, but it also includes the teachings of Shinichi Suzuki, Paul Rolland, Kató Havas, and others.

Guitar Foundation of America

Guitar Foundation of America (GFA) is the America's leading classical guitar organization founded in 1973 at the National Guitar Convention sponsored by the American String Teachers Association (ASTA).

Merle J. Isaac

In 1993, the American String Teachers Association gave Isaac a lifetime achievement award, and annually through 1997 continued giving awards under his name.


Susan Kempter

She is the director of String Pedagogy at the University of New Mexico, as well as a frequent speaker and workshop specialist for the American String Teachers Association, Music Teachers National Association, and the Suzuki Association of the Americas.


see also

Ron Purcell

He has served as the first president and later as a board member for Guitar Foundation of America (GFA) and as editor for the American String Teachers Association, Guitar Division, ASTA Journal.