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SUMMARY:Violin/Viola Unit 2 and Teaching Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Unit 2 will be offered in person with Ann Montzka Smelser at the Greater Washington Suzuki Institute from 6/22-6/26. Teaching Strategies will be offered online by David Strom from 6/27-6/29. \nPrerequisites:\nECC or Filosofia\nViolin or Viola Unit 1\nViolin or viola audition  \nScroll 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.  \nAfter getting tickets below\, you’ll receive a confirmation email from the SAA. You’ll also be able to verify your enrollment on your profile under Upcoming Courses. \nIf the enrollment box isn’t visible and you only see the waitlist option\, it means you’re missing either an audition or a course prerequisite on your training profile. Please join the waitlist while you complete that class or wait for your audition results. You can check your training profile here to see what you are missing: https://suzukiassociation.org/person-profile/ \nIf you have any trouble enrolling or if your profile needs to be updated\, please write to info@suzukiassociation.org with the details.  \nAll transactions are final and non-refundable.
URL:https://suzukiassociation.org/event/violin-viola-unit-2-and-teaching-strategies/
LOCATION:Kenmore Middle School\, 200 S Carlin Spring Rd\, Arlington\, VA
CATEGORIES:Institute,Teaching Strategies,Unit 2
ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Washington Suzuki Institute":MAILTO:gwsinstitute@sagwa.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTSTAMP:20260603T201655
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SUMMARY:Violin Unit 3 and Teaching Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Violin Teaching Strategies will be taught online by David Strom from 6/27-6/29. \nViolin Unit 3 will be taught online by David Strom from 6/29-7/3. \nScroll 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.  \nAfter getting tickets below\, you’ll receive a confirmation email from the SAA. You’ll also be able to verify your enrollment on your profile under Upcoming Courses. \nIf the enrollment box isn’t visible and you only see the waitlist option\, it means you’re missing either an audition or a course prerequisite on your training profile. Please join the waitlist while you complete that class or wait for your audition results. You can check your training profile here to see what you are missing: https://suzukiassociation.org/person-profile/ \nIf you have any trouble enrolling or if your profile needs to be updated\, please write to info@suzukiassociation.org with the details.  \nAll transactions are final and non-refundable.
URL:https://suzukiassociation.org/event/violin-unit-3-and-teaching-strategies/
CATEGORIES:Institute,Teaching Strategies,Unit 3
ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Washington Suzuki Institute":MAILTO:gwsinstitute@sagwa.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTSTAMP:20260603T201655
CREATED:20260402T201905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T200105Z
UID:91429-1782518400-1783123199@suzukiassociation.org
SUMMARY:Violin Unit 2 and Teaching Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Suzuki Teacher Training at UNT\nViolin Unit 2 & Teaching Strategies Prerequisites – all must be complete on your SAA profile before you can join the roster below: \nActive SAA Membership\nECC (or Filosofia) and Violin Unit 1 (or Viola Unit 1)Basic\, Intermediate\, or Comprehensive Audition \nSuzuki Unit Two taken in conjunction with Teaching Strategies is an intensive\, pedagogically focused course designed for teachers working with students transitioning into the intermediate stages of Suzuki study. Offered over eight days in conjunction with the student institute\, the training provides approximately 23 instructional hours led by registered Suzuki Teacher Trainers and includes extensive observation of master teachers in action. The course explores in depth the teaching points and learning sequences for Book 2\, with emphasis on developing expanded bowing techniques\, sixteenth-note passages\, varied articulations\, early shifting skills\, and the introduction of vibrato and tonalization. Throughout the training\, instruction is firmly grounded in Suzuki philosophy\, addressing how to nurture ability\, maintain student motivation\, and effectively engage parents at this critical stage of development. Building on the foundations of Every Child Can and Book 1 training\, Unit 2 equips teachers with practical\, adaptable strategies and a deeper musical understanding to confidently guide students through the technical and expressive demands of Suzuki Book 2. \nStudents Taking Teaching STrategies are required to Bring Video Recordings:\n\nEach participant brings 2 recordings of 6-10 minutes each. At least one of the recordings should be of an individual lesson. In some situations\, longer lesson clips may be shown.\nIf a participant is not currently teaching individual lessons\, they need to contact the trainer to set up an alternative\, such as teaching a student from the trainer’s studio\, from another teacher’s studio\, or teaching an Institute student.\nRecommended criteria\n\nStudent working on Suzuki repertoire\, with the teacher actively teaching (i.e. more teaching than student just playing)\nStudent playing from memory\nStudent and teacher are in camera view\, if possible\, and parent is present\nIf Teaching Strategies is incorporated in a Unit 2 course\, the repertoire in the recording should be from book 1.\n\n\nParticipants may bring any recording they choose. Some possible options are those that:\n\nShow challenging situations\nInclude a topic they are having trouble getting across\nBest represent them as a teacher\nShow a group class\nShow an entire lesson (if time permits)\n\n\n\n\nFaculty: Daina is a highly qualified Suzuki violin and viola teacher and teacher trainer. She has been involved with Suzuki Talent Education for over thirty years\, as a student and teacher\, and now as a parent. She is a registered Suzuki Violin Teacher Trainer for the Suzuki Association of the Americas and the Co-Director of the North Texas School of Talent Education\, a Suzuki violin and viola program founded by Charles Krigbaum in 2001.\n\n\n\nYou must be logged in to your SAA account and have Active Membership to join the course roster below.  \nScroll down to the bottom of this page to the enrollment box\, click “+”\, then click “get tickets”. Follow the prompts to enter your payment information to pay the nonrefundable deposit fee.   \nYou will receive an email confirmation after signing up with instructions on how to pay the balance of the tuition.  You can also verify your enrollment from your profile under Upcoming Courses. \nIf the enrollment box isn’t visible and you only see the waitlist option\, it means you’re missing either an audition or a course prerequisite on your training profile. Please join the waitlist while you complete that class or wait for your audition results. You can check your training profile here to see what you are missing: https://suzukiassociation.org/person-profile/ \nIf you have any trouble enrolling here\, or if you wish to update your training profile with any missing courses\, please write to info@suzukiassociation.org.  \nAll transactions are final and non-refundable. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://suzukiassociation.org/event/violin-unit-2-52/
CATEGORIES:Institute,Teaching Strategies,Unit 2
ORGANIZER;CN="North Texas Suzuki Institute":MAILTO:rxsamson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTSTAMP:20260603T201655
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SUMMARY:Cello Unit 2 and Teaching Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Suzuki Teacher Training at UNT\nUnit 2 & Teaching Strategies – June 28-July 3 (9am start first day-4pm end last day) \n*Final detailed and personalized schedules will be shared with all registered participants at least one week prior to the program start date. \n\nCello Unit 2 and Teaching Strategies Prerequisites – all must be complete on your SAA profile before you can join the roster below: \nActive SAA Membership\nECC (or Filosofia) and Violin Unit 1 (or Viola Unit 1)\nBasic\, Intermediate\, or Comprehensive Audition\n\n\n\nVideo Recordings:\n\nEach participant brings 2 recordings of 6-10 minutes each. At least one of the recordings should be of an individual lesson. In some situations\, longer lesson clips may be shown.\nIf a participant is not currently teaching individual lessons\, they need to contact the trainer to set up an alternative\, such as teaching a student from the trainer’s studio\, from another teacher’s studio\, or teaching an Institute student.\nRecommended criteria\n\nStudent working on Suzuki repertoire\, with the teacher actively teaching (i.e. more teaching than student just playing)\nStudent playing from memory\nStudent and teacher are in camera view\, if possible\, and parent is present\nIf Teaching Strategies is incorporated in a Unit 2 course\, the repertoire in the recording should be from book 1.\n\n\nParticipants may bring any recording they choose. Some possible options are those that:\n\nShow challenging situations\nInclude a topic they are having trouble getting across\nBest represent them as a teacher\nShow a group class\nShow an entire lesson (if time permits)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou must be logged in to your SAA account and have Active Membership to join the course roster below.  \nScroll down to the bottom of this page to the enrollment box\, click “+”\, then click “get tickets”. Follow the prompts to enter your payment information to pay the nonrefundable deposit fee.   \nYou will receive an email confirmation after signing up with instructions on how to pay the balance of the tuition.  You can also verify your enrollment from your profile under Upcoming Courses. \nIf the enrollment box isn’t visible and you only see the waitlist option\, it means you’re missing either an audition or a course prerequisite on your training profile. Please join the waitlist while you complete that class or wait for your audition results. You can check your training profile here to see what you are missing: https://suzukiassociation.org/person-profile/ \nIf you have any trouble enrolling here\, or if you wish to update your training profile with any missing courses\, please write to info@suzukiassociation.org.  \nAll transactions are final and non-refundable.
URL:https://suzukiassociation.org/event/cello-unit-2-22/
CATEGORIES:Institute,Teaching Strategies,Unit 2
ORGANIZER;CN="North Texas Suzuki Institute":MAILTO:rxsamson@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260630
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260706
DTSTAMP:20260603T201655
CREATED:20260309T180738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T180818Z
UID:88966-1782777600-1783295999@suzukiassociation.org
SUMMARY:Flute Teaching Strategies
DESCRIPTION:You must be logged in to your SAA account and have Active Membership to join the course roster below.  \nScroll down to the bottom of this page to the enrollment box\, click “+”\, then click “get tickets”. Follow the prompts to enter your payment information to pay the nonrefundable deposit fee.   \nYou will receive an email confirmation after signing up with instructions on how to pay the balance of the tuition.  You can also verify your enrollment from your profile under Upcoming Courses. \nIf the enrollment box isn’t visible and you only see the waitlist option\, it means you’re missing either an audition or a course prerequisite on your training profile. Please join the waitlist while you complete that class or wait for your audition results. You can check your training profile here to see what you are missing: https://suzukiassociation.org/person-profile/ \nIf you have any trouble enrolling here\, or if you wish to update your training profile with any missing courses\, please write to info@suzukiassociation.org.  \nAll transactions are final and non-refundable.
URL:https://suzukiassociation.org/event/flute-teaching-strategies-3/
CATEGORIES:Institute,Teaching Strategies - Stand-alone course
ORGANIZER;CN="SAGWA Flute and Harp Institute":MAILTO:careyrebecca2021@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTSTAMP:20260603T201655
CREATED:20260423T222903Z
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UID:92658-1782864000-1783123199@suzukiassociation.org
SUMMARY:Violin Teaching Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Teaching Strategies (Violin) \nThis 10-hour pedagogy masterclass is designed to enhance teaching skills in a supportive\, trust-based environment. Participants present their own work for feedback\, gaining practical insights to improve effectiveness. \nIt is a prerequisite for Unit 3 training. \nEach participant will prepare and share video teaching segments at the level of their current pedagogy training. Using the SAA Pedagogy Descriptors\, participants will practice the skills of observation and assessment to celebrate teaching successes and explore ways to become more effective. 100% attendance and participation is required to receive course credit with the SAA. \nTeaching Strategies can be taken in conjunction or separately from Book 2 training. \nTeaching Strategies asks that trainess prepare the following material prior to arriving for training: \nVideo Recordings:\n\nEach participant brings 2 recordings of 6-10 minutes each. At least one of the recordings should be of an individual lesson. In some situations\, longer lesson clips may be shown.\nIf a participant is not currently teaching individual lessons\, they need to contact the trainer to set up an alternative\, such as teaching a student from the trainer’s studio\, from another teacher’s studio\, or teaching an Institute student.\nRecommended criteria\n\nStudent working on Suzuki repertoire\, with the teacher actively teaching (i.e. more teaching than student just playing)\nStudent playing from memory\nStudent and teacher are in camera view\, if possible\, and parent is present\nIf Teaching Strategies is incorporated in a Unit 2 course\, the repertoire in the recording should be from book 1.\n\n\nParticipants may bring any recording they choose. Some possible options are those that:\n\nShow challenging situations\nInclude a topic they are having trouble getting across\nBest represent them as a teacher\nShow a group class\nShow an entire lesson (if time permits)\n\n\n\nFaculty: Daina is a highly qualified Suzuki violin and viola teacher and teacher trainer. She has been involved with Suzuki Talent Education for over thirty years\, as a student and teacher\, and now as a parent. She is a registered Suzuki Violin Teacher Trainer for the Suzuki Association of the Americas and the Co-Director of the North Texas School of Talent Education\, a Suzuki violin and viola program founded by Charles Krigbaum in 2001. \nYou must be logged in to your SAA account and have Active Membership to join the course roster below.  \nScroll down to the bottom of this page to the enrollment box\, click “+”\, then click “get tickets”. Follow the prompts to enter your payment information to pay the nonrefundable deposit fee.   \nYou will receive an email confirmation after signing up with instructions on how to pay the balance of the tuition.  You can also verify your enrollment from your profile under Upcoming Courses. \nIf the enrollment box isn’t visible and you only see the waitlist option\, it means you’re missing either an audition or a course prerequisite on your training profile. Please join the waitlist while you complete that class or wait for your audition results. You can check your training profile here to see what you are missing: https://suzukiassociation.org/person-profile/ \nIf you have any trouble enrolling here\, or if you wish to update your training profile with any missing courses\, please write to info@suzukiassociation.org.  \nAll transactions are final and non-refundable.
URL:https://suzukiassociation.org/event/violin-teaching-strategies-30/
CATEGORIES:Institute,Teaching Strategies,Teaching Strategies - Stand-alone course
ORGANIZER;CN="North Texas Suzuki Institute":MAILTO:rxsamson@gmail.com
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