Tuition: <\/b>$780 payable by check to SASA + $20 nonrefundable deposit to the SAA, payable below.<\/p>\n
The Unit 1 Course<\/b> o\ufb00ers a foundational introduction to the Suzuki teaching philosophy and the pedagogy of Pre-Twinklers through Book 1 on violin and\/or viola. The program includes: In\u2010class instruction (28 hours) plus required observation of lessons either on-line or in person (15 hours). We will cover diverse topics such as: Suzuki philosophy; parent\/caregiver involvement in a Suzuki studio; listening and home\u2010practice strategies; pre\u2010reading and reading skills; tone and posture; violin versus viola with the beginning student; group classes and individual private teaching; planning recitals and manage the business\/organizational side of teaching.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Prerequisites:<\/b> completion of an introductory course such as Every Child Can! (ECC) or its equivalent. Active involvement in the regional Suzuki association is encouraged. It is strongly recommended that participants memorize the pieces in the Suzuki Violin\/Viola Book 1 repertoire book, and purchase or download reference recordings of the pieces prior to the beginning of the course. 100% attendance and completion of coursework is required for registration of any SAA courses. Final submission of any coursework must be done before November 8th (one week after the final class).<\/p>\n Please have a violin available even if this is not your primary instrument. Participants should expect to play on their instrument during class.<\/p>\n Required Course Materials:<\/b><\/p>\n Suzuki Violin or Viola Book 1<\/i> (required)<\/p>\n Nurtured By Love Revised Edition (2012) <\/i>by Shinichi Suzuki<\/p>\n You must be logged in to your SAA account and have Active\u00a0<\/i><\/b>Membership<\/i><\/b> to join the course roster and pay the nonrefundable $20\u00a0<\/i>deposit, below. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to the enrollment box, click \u201c+\u201d, then click \u201cget tickets\u201d. <\/i>Follow the prompts<\/i><\/b> to enter your payment information and answer these questions before joining the roster:<\/i><\/p>\n Do you have a music degree? <\/i><\/p>\n In your best estimation and<\/i> using this rubric<\/a>, are you able to play the\u00a0<\/i>Basic Audition repertoire<\/a>?<\/i><\/p>\n Describe your teaching & performing experience on the instrument.<\/i><\/p>\n After getting tickets below, you\u2019ll receive a confirmation email from the SAA with details on how to pay the balance of the course tuition.<\/i><\/p>\n