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SUMMARY:Violin Unit 2
DESCRIPTION:This 15-hour course is designed for teachers who have completed Suzuki Violin Unit 1 training and are ready to deepen their understanding of the Suzuki method. Participants will focus on Book 2 repertoire\, including technical and musical development\, tone production\, and fostering strong foundational skills in students. \nThrough class discussions\, lesson analysis\, and hands-on activities\, teachers will: \n\nExplore teaching points for each piece in Suzuki Violin Book 2.\nRefine their ability to analyze and address common technical challenges.\nLearn to nurture student musicianship\, including phrasing\, tone quality\, and technique.\nDiscuss strategies for parent-teacher-student collaboration and fostering a positive learning environment.\n\nUnder Ruth’s guidance\, participants will refine their teaching strategies\, explore advanced concepts in Suzuki pedagogy\, and gain valuable insights into fostering technical and musical growth in their students. Ruth brings decades of experience as a violinist\, pedagogue\, and innovator in music education\, including the creation of the award-winning String Sprouts program. Her ability to blend the Suzuki philosophy with cutting-edge neuroscience makes her workshops challenging\, motivational\, and uniquely impactful. \nCourse Highlights: \n\nExplore key teaching points for Suzuki Book 2 repertoire.\nAddress common technical challenges with innovative strategies.\nLearn to integrate theory\, scales\, and etudes into lessons to strengthen foundational skills.\nCollaborate with fellow teachers in a supportive\, engaging learning environment.\n\nAbout the Omaha Conservatory of Music:\nLocated in a beautifully repurposed building\, the Omaha Conservatory of Music offers state-of-the-art facilities\, including spacious classrooms\, performance halls\, and inspiring rehearsal spaces. As a vibrant hub for music education\, OCoM provides a welcoming and enriching environment for all participants. \nJoin us this summer to elevate your teaching skills\, gain inspiration\, and connect with other dedicated Suzuki educators. \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-unit-2-49/
CATEGORIES:Institute,Unit 2
ORGANIZER;CN="Omaha Conservatory of Music Suzuki Institute":MAILTO:camps@omahacm.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718
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SUMMARY:Piano Unit 2 and Teaching Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Taught by Hillary Nordwell\, this course focuses on the skills and repertoire taught in Suzuki Piano Book 2\, as well as a continued focus on the Suzuki Philosophy. This Book 2 course features an additional 10 hours of Teaching Strategies\, where participants will bring a video of their own teaching and/or teach an in-person student receiving feedback to help them further develop their practical teaching skills. Masterclass observation (of teachers Caroline Fraser and Hillary Nordwell) is included in the course. \nPiano Unit 1 is a pre-requisite to this course\, as is an audition\, and participants are strongly encouraged to memorize all the music of Book 2 prior to the course\, in order to reap the greatest benefit. \nThere is a $50 discount available for those who enroll before March 31st. You must contact Hillary Nordwell to request the discount code before joining the roster below. \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 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/piano-unit-2-and-teaching-strategies/
CATEGORIES:Institute,Teaching Strategies,Unit 2
ORGANIZER;CN="Seattle Suzuki Circle Institute":MAILTO:hillary.nordwell@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTSTAMP:20260604T132529
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SUMMARY:Guitar Unit 2
DESCRIPTION:Suzuki Guitar Unit 2 is an important milestone book\, as it introduces key techniques in a way that children can successfully do. Note reading is introduced\, as well as ensemble\, theory and good practice habits. Parental role and education is also discussed\, as well as any questions from the experience of teaching Book 1. \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/guitar-unit-2-3/
CATEGORIES:Institute,Unit 2
ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Arbor Suzuki Guitar Institute":MAILTO:arborguitar@gmail.com
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