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- Every Child Can!
- Filosofía
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- Latin America
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- Revisiting Unit 1
- SECE
- SECE 2
- SECE 3
- SECE Stage 1
- Student Event
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- Suzuki in the Schools Level 1
- Suzuki in the Schools Level 2
- Suzuki Principles in Action (SPA)
- Teaching Strategies
- Teaching Strategies – Stand-alone course
- Unit 1
- Unit 10
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- Unit 4
- Unit 5
- Unit 6
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Suzuki Piano Book 7
Course to be taught over academic school year through the months listed above. Location in my home studio in Washington, DC. with some hours on Zoom. Observations will be required through combination of in-person and recorded lessons. Please reserve your seat below, then contact Karen Bartman to make payment.
Piano Unit 4
Join me in person in Eagan, MN for Unit 4 teacher training. Observation hours will be available in person and through videos. Fridays 10:00 a.m. Central to 1:00 p.m. Central October 11 November 8 December 6 January 10 February 7 Prerequisites: Basic or Comprehensive piano audition, ECC or Filosofia, plus Piano Units 1-3 Take a...
The Doctor is In: The Psychology of Suzuki Teaching
This course will be a deep dive into the psychology of teaching, taught by clinical psychologist and former Suzuki teacher Dr. Mariam Gregorian. It will explore aspects of teaching that occur frequently but are rarely talked about including: -Mental health struggles in young people (including depression, anxiety) -Suicide prevention -Neurodivergence (including ADHD, autism, different learning...
Cello Teaching Strategies
This strategies class will be co-taught by Carey Hockett and Sally Gross and will deal with both individual and group lesson teaching.
Let Yourself Go! Improv & Creative Composing for Pianists
Let's expose our Suzuki piano students to improvisation and creative composing! Improvisation is a longstanding tradition for the piano and an important experience for all pianists and composers. Improv is an enjoyable activity that promotes self-expression and creativity, encouraging students to tap into their imaginations. Every child can... compose! Composing is your students’ opportunity to...
Violin Unit 2
Building on the foundation skills of Unit 1, Kirsten Marshall continues the exploration of Dr. Suzuki’s Talent Education. Unit 2 focuses on developing tone, continuing to build a balanced posture and teaching the complete person. Participants will be offered opportunities to lead pieces in preparation for group class teaching. Role-playing as student, teacher *or* parent allows for...
Mendelssohn and More
Class will meet Fridays 11- 1 pm ET: Jan 10, 17, 24, 31 and Feb 7 Tuition: $450 Mendelssohn and More is an SAA supplemental literature course taught by Gabe Bolkosky and Tracy Helming Wiggin. The class gives clear pedagogical steps for previewing, polishing, and performing this beloved and demanding concerto. Requisite technique is honed...
Unit 5
SAA Violin Unit 5 100% online Tuition: $440 Range of pricing is due to price for the auditions. In unit 5, we will take the foundational skills we learned in Units 1-4 and expand further towards discovering more advanced bow strokes (including spiccato and continuous staccato), developing more bow finger flexibility, experimenting with sound colors,...
Viola Unit 3
Tuition: $425 Classes will take place on Fridays from 8:00 to 11:00 Pacific Time. Jan 10-Feb 7 As per the new guidelines effective January 2025, be sure you have registered Teaching Strategies. Prerequisites: ECC or Filosofia Viola Basic, Intermediate, or Comprehensive Audition Viola Units 1-2 or Violin Units 1-2 Teaching Strategies Begin the enrollment process...
Cello Unit 2
Classes are online with Avi Friedlander. Dates are 2025 and all EST: 1/10- 2:00-4 pm 1/24-2:00-4pm 2/7- 2:00-4pm 2/21- 2:30-4pm 2/28- 2:30-4pm 4/4- 2-4 pm 4/11- 2-4pm 4/18-2-4pm 4/25- consultations and performing exam email nick.curry@unf.edu if interested in this course. Thank you.
Suzuki Book 8
This course will cover all of the musical and technical development of the material in Suzuki Book 8 as well as additional technical exercises. This course will be held online on Fridays 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 and 2/7 from 10am-1pm Mountain Standard Time (MST) Prerequisites: Active SAA membership Intermediate or Comprehensive audition Violin or Viola...
Guitar Unit 6
Saturdays 1:30 - 4:30 pm EDT Jan. 11,18,25 Feb. 1 and 15 Observations are asynchronous. Prerequisites: Intermediate or Comprehensive Audition, ECC/Filosofia, Guitar Units 1-3 Take a ticket below and enter your name & email on the next page to join the SAA roster, then complete enrollment and payment with MaryLou Roberts.
From Structure to Spontaneity: Mastering Suzuki Group Lessons
This course will meet online via Zoom on January 16, 23, 30, and February 6 from 11 AM-1:30 PM Central Time. In this 10-hour Enrichment Course, we’ll explore the structure, flow, and creative possibilities that make group classes not only educational but also genuinely enjoyable and inspiring for students at every level. We’ll share...
From Structure to Spontaneity: Mastering Suzuki Group Lessons
This course will meet online via Zoom on January 16, 23, 30, and February 6 from 11 AM-1:30 PM Central Time. In this 10-hour Enrichment Course, we’ll explore the structure, flow, and creative possibilities that make group classes not only educational but also genuinely enjoyable and inspiring for students at every level. We’ll share...
Teaching Piano Transfer Students in Books 1, 2 & 3
Over Zoom, 10:30am - 1:30pm Chicago time every Thursday between January 16 and February 13. There will be a break every day, and attendance on-camera at a piano is essential.
Cello Unit 2
Meets on Fri. 1/17/25 to 2/28/25 from 10:30 to 12:30 CST and DST, as part of the long term program at Roosevelt University. Practicals are 2/9 (1:00 to 3:00) 2/16 (1:00 to 3:00)--1/2 a book at a time. In addition to playing the book from memory, and 8 hours of online observation, there is a...
Piano Unit 3
This course will meet on Thursdays from 10 am to 1:30 pm Eastern from Jan 23 to March 6, 2025. Note: class will not meet on 2/20. Late fee applies after 1/8 and only if space permitting. Book 3 must be memorized, and ample time should be allocated for video observations, homework, and practicing pedagogic...
Cello Unit 2
La audición del curso se envia directamente a la TT. Para aprobar el curso se requiere tocar todas las piezas de memoria , enviarlas en videos con la pista. Ademas de cumplimetar el 100% de asistencia con la camara abierta. **Hora de Mexico GMT-6 2025** **Domingo 26 de enero de de 8 a 12...
Violin Unit 1
Suzuki Violin Unit 1 course Prerequisites: Active Membership in SAA ECC (Also offered by this trainer on January 19-20, 2025) A violin or viola audition Dates: Seven Sundays in 2025: January 26, February 2, 9, 23; March 2, 16, 23 9:00am to 1:00pm Pacific Time Required Course Time: 28 hours of Pedagogy class time...
Violin Unit 2
Online. Sun, Jan 26 5:30-8:30p Eastern Time Sun, Feb 2 5:30-8:30p Eastern Time Sun, Feb 9 5:30-8:30p Eastern Time Sun, Feb 23 5:30-8:30p Eastern Time Sun, Mar 2 5:30-8:30p Eastern Time You must be logged in to your SAA account to join the course roster and pay the course fee, below. Scroll down to the...
Violin Practicum
My favorite course to teach! Each participant will submit videos of their teaching. We will discuss and analyze the pedagogical, technical, musical, and psychological elements of each!! Prerequisites: ECC/Filosofia and Unit 1 plus at least 1 year of teaching. Must have a current Suzuki studio.
Piano Unit 6
This course will meet online on 7 Mondays from 10 am to 1:15 pm Eastern from Jan 27 to Mar. 17, 2025. Note: class does not meet on 2/17 President's Day. Deadline to register is Jan 20. Early Bird discount before 1/10 deduct $30. Late fee applies after 1/11 and only if space permitting. All...
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Cello Unit 7
This course meets on Tues 1/28/25 to 3/11/25 from 10 to 12:30 CST and DST. It is part of the long term program at Roosevelt University. The time for the practical is 2/23 from 11:00. In addition to playing the book from memory, and 8 hours of online observation, there is a book report and...
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Violin Unit 8
SAA trainer Kirsten Marshall offers Suzuki Violin Unit 8 at the University of Louisville. Classes will meet together on Wednesday from 9am-Noon EST. Observations will be completed asynchronously and discussed during class time. Special emphasis in this course on deconstructing the bowhand and related skills. Explore the opportunities present in Book 8, both musically and...
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Every Child Can
When: February 1, 2025 10 am - 4 pm with a working lunch (bring something to eat) Where: 7851 Tournament Rd Frisco, TX 75035 Trainers: Daina Volodka Staggs This is the introductory course for anyone interested in learning more about the Suzuki philosophy and approach to teaching. Must be 18 years old and graduated from...
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Every Child Can
This course is in-person. When: Sunday, February 2, 2025 9:30 am - 3:30 pm with a working lunch (bring something to eat!) Where: 7851 Tournament Rd Frisco, TX 75035 Trainer: Daina Volodka Staggs This is the introductory course for anyone interested in learning more about the Suzuki philosophy and approach to teaching. Must be 18...
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Guitar Teaching Strategies @ Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music Suzuki Program is thrilled to be hosting a Guitar Teaching Strategies course led by Teacher Trainer Andrea Cannon. What’s Teaching Strategies? Teaching Strategies is a 10-hour course designed to guide teacher participants to become more effective teachers. It was first offered in Latin America in 1997 and has been implemented widely since then with favorable outcomes. Angelica...
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Violin Book 3
Course Fee: $400.00 (there is a minimum of 4 participants enrolled to run the course) $50.00 discount if you took Book 1, 2 or Teaching Strategies with me in 2023, 2024, 2025. This course is limited to 10 participants. Participants can opt for either 100% online or 100% in-person. Course Length: 15 Hours of Online...
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Piano Unit 1
This course will primarily be in person, but if anything remains unfinished, we will meet online after 2/15. Prequisites: Every Child Can Basic Piano Audition (or Comprehensive) You must submit an audition to participate in the course in any way (participant or auditor). If you do not pass the audition, you have up to 90...
Every Child Can
When: February 8, 2025 9 am - 4:30 pm with a lunch break (bring something to eat) Where: UNT College of Music, Room 258 415 Avenue C, Denton, TX 76201 Trainers: Charles Krigbaum & Kate Jones This is the introductory course for anyone interested in learning more about the Suzuki philosophy and approach to teaching. Must...
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Suzuki Playdown in Nashville
Come join us for our 2025 Suzuki Playdown! Our concert will be in Ingram Hall on Sunday, February 9th, beginning at 1:00pm. Please arrive no later than 12:40pm for tuning andstage set-up. All Suzuki parents, students, teachers, and enthusiasts are encouraged to play with us! All repertoire for the concert must be performed from memory....
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Piano Unit 1
Pre-requisites for Piano Unit 1: Every Child Can; Active SAA Membership; Basic, Intermediate OR Comprehensive audition: "Passed" Suzuki Piano Unit 1 will begin your adventure of a lifetime! Please read Nurtured by Love and Ability Development from Age Zero by Shinichi Suzuki. Be prepared to share a fluent, expressive performance of Suzuki Piano Book 1...
Flute Unit 6
Flute Unit 6 online at Music Institute of Chicago with Meret Bitticks Prerequisites: Every Child Can! Flute Units 1-3 Intermediate or Comprehensive audition You must be logged in to your SAA account and have Active Membership to join the course roster. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to the enrollment box, click “+1”,...
Violin Unit 4
SUZUKI FEST' 2025 Costa Rica Prerequisites: Filosofia Active Membership (check yours here if enrollment box at the bottom of the page is not visible) Violin or Viola Units 1-2 Violin Unit 3 You must be logged in to your SAA account to join the course roster. Log in at the link below in a different...
Violin Unit 3
The University of Louisville and SAA teacher trainer *Kirsten Marshall* offer Suzuki Violin Unit 3. This course deepens foundation skills and focuses on the path to artistic expression in tone and timing. Vibrato and shifting are introduced. Classes meet together on five Mondays from 9am-Noon EST. Observations are completed asynchronously and discussed in class.
Violin Teaching Strategies
Class meets 9 am - 12:30 pm on these three days: Monday, Feb 10th Tuesday, Feb 11th Friday, Feb 14th 100% attendance is required. Beginning in 2025, Teaching Strategies is required before Unit 3. Prerequisites: ECC or Filosofia, Violin or Viola Units 1-2 Tuition: $275 (to be paid to Orlando Suzuki School - details in...
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Prelude to Success: How Pre-Collegiate Programs can Strengthen Collegiate Music Programs
Two music pedagogues of the highest level, Ching-Yi Lin and Meredith Blecha-Wells will lead an exploration of the importance of precollegiate music education and how it can be integrated into university programming to better equip the music educators of tomorrow.
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Violin Unit 6
SAA Violin Unit 6 Fri, Feb 14 9:00-12:00 Eastern Time Fri, Feb 28 9:00-12:00 Eastern Time Fri, Mar 7 9:00-12:00 Eastern Time Fri, Mar 14 9:00-12:00 Eastern Time Fri, Mar 28 9:00-12:00 Eastern Time In Unit 6, we explore the development of baroque sonatas (from a modern instrument perspective), and quite a bit of exploration...
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Curso de Violin/ Viola – Libro 1
This is a dual-delivery course. Consult with the trainer about the audition requirements. Prerequisites: Filosofia Active Membership (check yours here if the enrollment box at the bottom is not visible) You must be logged in to your SAA account and have Active Membership to join the course roster. If you don't have an SAA account,...
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Filosofía
Curso de Filosofía del Método Suzuki Fechas: Domingos 16 y 23 de febrero, 2 y 9 de marzo Horario: 9:00 a 13:00 pedagogía y 15:00 a 17:00 observación de clase 100 % VIRTUAL
Cello Unit 1
Sundays 8:30am-12pm Central time on February 16, 23, March 2, 9, 17, 16, 23 1. Focus on engaging teaching ideas based on the learner's needs from day 1 2. Observation samples including trainer's students aged from 3 to 11yo and a wide range of technical challenges 3. Participants are encouraged to share their own teaching...
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Violin Unit 3
Class meets every Monday: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Eastern No class 3/17
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Violin Unit 2
Violin Unit 2 online through Music Institute of Chicago with Ann Montzka Smelser Prerequisites: Every Child Can! Violin or Viola Unit 1 Basic, Intermediate, or Comprehensive audition You must be logged in to your SAA account and have Active Membership to join the course roster. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to the...
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Kreisler I
An in depth study of several pieces of Fritz Kreisler that are loved by everyone. A list of pieces to be studied will be sent to all participants in advance. As well there will be access online to copies that will be studied. This course will be held online on Fridays, 10 am - 1...
Filosofia
You must be logged in to your SAA account to join the course roster . If you need to create an account, go to this link in a different tab: https://suzukiassociation.org/registration/ Next, scroll down to the bottom of this page to the enrollment box, click "+1", then click "get tickets". Follow the process to enroll...
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Cello Book 8
Hello! Book 8 with Avi Friedlander will be online 100%. Please contact nick.curry@unf.edu for more information or to get registered for this class. Thank you! The dates and times are CST!!! and are: 2/24/25- 10 am-12:15 CST 3/17/25- 10 am- 12:15 CST 3/31/25- 10 am-12:15 CST 4/21/25- 10 am-12:15 CST 4/28/25- 10 am-12:15 CST 5/5/25-...
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Violino Suzuki Livro 1
Unidade 1: O curso aborda os primeiros passos como professor Suzuki: o primeiro contato com pais e crianças; passos técnicos iniciais no instrumento (pré twinkle); exercícios preparatórios para chegar no instrumento; aspectos técnicos do repertório nos instrumentos; estratégias de trabalho em aula; estratégias de estudo em casa; aspectos técnicos e musicais introduzidos ao longo do...
Violino Suzuki Livro 3 e Estratégias de Ensino
Curso em parceria com a Academia Livre de Música e Artes e oferecido pelo Ministério da Cultura, com subvenção individual de 81,25% do valor por aluno. Data e horário: ● Sexta-feira 28 de fevereiro: das 15h às18h ● Sábado 1 de março: das 9h às 12h e das 14:00 às 17:00 ● Domingo 2...
Filosofia Suzuki
O curso de Filosofia é o início do caminho para se tornar um professor Suzuki, sendo pré-requisito para as capacitações em instrumento. Porém, é aberto a qualquer pessoa, de qualquer área de atuação, que esteja interessado em compreender e conhecer a visão do Dr. Shinichi Suzuki em transformar suas reflexões sobre como crianças aprendem tão...
Viola Unit 4
Tuition: $425 Classes will be held on Fridays 8:00-11:00am Pacific Time. There will not be class on March 21 due to the SAA Leadership Retreat. Prerequisites: ECC or Filosofia Viola Basic, Intermediate, or Comprehensive Audition Viola or Violin Units 1-2 Viola Unit 3