Organization Detail

The Suzuki String School of Guelph (SSSG) is a non-profit charitable organization that is dedicated to teaching string musical instruments according to the Suzuki Method. SSSG offers a two-year Suzuki pedagogy course in violin and cello. The program covers ECC! as well Units 1 to 8 of the Suzuki Association of the Americas Course Syllabi. Course seminars include discussions of the history and philosophy of the Suzuki Method® and its application in the context of private and group lessons, as well as the processes of technical and musical development through volumes 1-8 of the Suzuki repertoire. The course also covers teaching strategies, childhood development, learning challenges and Body Mapping®. Course participants spend a minimum of 2 hours per week observing private and group lessons and ensemble classes in live lessons at the SSSG, videos, and/or Suzuki lessons given by recommended Suzuki teachers. The curriculum also includes readings and written assignments.