Teacher Training
every child can! & violin unit courses
Suzuki Teacher Training
Every Child Can!
- Saturday, September 5, 2026
- 9:00-12:00 & 1:00-4:00 PDT
- Online via Zoom
- 100% attendance is required to register the course
- For more information and to sign up, visit this link: https://suzukiassociation.org/event/every-child-can-140/
Every Child Can is an introductory course to the Suzuki philosophy and method. This course is open to all instruments and is the first step in training as a Suzuki teacher.
For parents, teachers, administrators, and prospective teachers, this course provides an inspiring, in-depth look at the Suzuki approach to teaching and learning.
In addition to exploring the elements of the Suzuki approach and its far-reaching goals, it includes an introduction to the history of the development of Suzuki education, the role of parents, the importance of Suzuki pedagogical training, and an overview of the SAA’s role in supporting teachers and parents. A fast-paced, engaging and inspiring program, ECC!includes video materials and SAA-developed courseware and provides each participant with useful reference materials for later study. For teachers, ECC! serves as the first course in the Suzuki Association of the Americas’ Teacher Development Program.
Format: Online via Zoom
Duration: 6 hours
Violin Unit 1
- Fridays, 9am-noon PDT/PST
- September 11-November 13, 2026
- Online via Zoom
- 100% attendance is required to register the course
- For more information and to sign up, visit this link: https://suzukiassociation.org/event/violin-unit-1-69/
Welcome to Unit 1, where we build a strong foundation for the musical journey of our students and parents! This comprehensive course will help you think like a teacher and give you the tools to approach teaching with confidence, love, and joy. Step by step, we’ll discuss practical strategies to set up your students for success as we build a clear approach to pedagogy, repertoire, technique and artistry.
Course Highlights:
- The Suzuki philosophy applied to violin teaching
- Setting up and supporting balanced posture and technique from the start
- Pre-Twinkle ideas
- Step-by-step instruction for teaching every piece in Book 1
- Ear training and tone development
- Foundations of note reading
- Observation of experienced Suzuki teaching in action
- Supporting parents
- Setting up a studio program—individual lessons, group classes, and business considerations
Format: Online via Zoom
Duration: 30 hours of instruction, 15 hours of asynchronous observation