Cello Unit 1
![]() | August 24 - August 31$990.00
Presented with dual-delivery (Some take course fully online, some take it fully in-person). |
$20 USD deposit on this page is required to join the roster; the balance of $1350 CAD will be paid to RCM. See tuition details below.
In this hands on course, you will learn how to set up students of any age well on the instrument, so that they can enjoy a lifetime of success and fun with their cello. It will give you skills on how to train the parent to be the home teacher’s assistant and engage each child so that they gradually develop ownership.
Learning by ear and establishing daily listening habits with the family are core aspects to this approach. Pre-reading and beginning reading skills will also be covered.
In person observations will be set up during the course and on-line videos will also be available. Observations are an essential part of the course and should be completed prior to the end of the course.
Nurtured by Love written by Dr. Suzuki, should be read ahead and a one page reflection on the impact of his ideas handed in during the course.
Teaching from the Balance point by Ed Kreitman is also required reading with a short essay as homework.
You must be logged in to your SAA account and have Active Membership to join the course roster and pay the nonrefundable $20 USD deposit, below.
Scroll down to the bottom of this page to the enrollment box, click “+”, then click “get tickets”. Follow the prompts to enter your payment information and answer these questions before joining the roster:
- Do you have a music degree?
- In your best estimation and using this rubric, are you able to play the Basic Audition repertoire?
- Describe your teaching & performing experience on the instrument.
After you join the roster, you can verify your enrollment status from your profile. You’ll also receive an email with payment details. Check your spam folder if you don’t see it in your inbox.
If the enrollment box below isn’t visible and you only see the waitlist option, it means you’re missing the course prerequisite of ECC. Please join the waitlist while you complete that class. You can verify your waitlist status from your profile: https://suzukiassociation.org/person-profile/
If you have any trouble enrolling, please write to [email protected] with the details.
All transactions are final and non-refundable.


