Events for September 28, 2026

This Violin Unit One with SAA trainer Kirsten Marshall begins the complete cycle of Suzuki Violin pedagogy in books 1-10 over a two-year cycle.  The classes will follow the University...

Tuition: $780 payable by check to SASA + $20 nonrefundable deposit to the SAA, payable below. The Unit 1 Course offers a foundational introduction to the Suzuki teaching philosophy and...

Cello Unit 4 “It’s Show Time!” marks a pivotal transition in Suzuki cello study as students move from the foundational years into the intermediate repertoire. Moving from “story books” to...

Join Suzuki Violin teacher Trainer Stacy Garner as we move beyond the notes on the page. Our study of Suzuki Violin Book 2 focuses on deepening our understanding of tone production while building the technical foundation that supports students as they progress into the upper books. Through guided study, participants will explore how refined bow...

Welcome to Unit 1! “STOP-PREPARE-PLAY” We’ll take it step by step as we build strong foundations together. In this hands-on course, you’ll learn practical strategies to set up your students...

Unit 2, entirely online. Build upon the foundation students built in Book 1. Explore the following topics: - Expanded bow strokes, including preparation for colle’ - Expanded left-hand whole/half-step patterns - Dynamics and sound color through bow speed and bow distribution - Beginning shifting - Preparation for vibrato - Note reading You must be logged...

You must be logged in to your SAA account and have Active Membership to join the course roster below.  Scroll down to the bottom of this page to the enrollment box, click "+", then click "get tickets". Follow the prompts to make payment in full for this course.  After getting tickets below, you'll receive a...

Welcome to Unit 1, where we build a strong foundation for the musical journey of our students and parents! This comprehensive course will help you think like a teacher and...

Beyond the core pedagogical concepts of Suzuki Book 6, this course will also explore strategies for character building and effective remedial approaches for transfer students, helping teachers guide students with diverse learning backgrounds. We will discuss practical ways to achieve both effectiveness and efficiency in a one-hour lesson, ensuring that all essential techniques of Book...

How to Enroll You must be logged in to your SAA account and have Active/Professional Membership to join the course roster below.  Scroll down to the bottom of this page...

How to Enroll You must be logged in to your SAA account and have Active/Professional Membership to join the course roster and pay for the course, below. Scroll down to...

How to Enroll You must be logged in to your SAA account and have Active/Professional Membership to join the course roster below.  Scroll down to the bottom of this page...

In this Suzuki violin/viola book one course, teachers will learn how to teach all of the foundational skills so that their students can successfully move through the Suzuki curriculum.  The...