2008 SHORT-TERM TEACHER TRAINING

To help train successful Suzuki teachers, the Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) has set up a teacher development program.  Teachers interested in studying the Suzuki philosophy, pedagogy and other aspects of the method enroll in courses corresponding to each book.  The first course, Every Child Can! (ECC) covers the basic philosophy underlying the Suzuki method and the methods of working with preschool children and their parents.  Book 1 continues with a thorough study of the entire repertoire and techniques contained in Book 1 of the Suzuki method.  For more information on the courses being offered this year, CLICK HERE.
 
ALL those enrolling in Short-Term Teacher Training Courses must complete the SAA Video Audition Process.  Click here for more information on the Audition Process.  Click here to print the SAA Video Audition Application Form.

It is recommended that in addition to being prepared for the repertoire, the course participant should be conversant with the ideas presented in Suzuki’s book Nurtured by Love.  All participants will be performing in class and are expected to bring their own instruments (except pianists!)  100% attendance is required in order to register a course with the SAA.
 
You should enroll as a course auditor if you are unable to meet the attendance, observation or audition requirements.  Teacher Development Course information and audition requirements will be mailed to you upon receipt of your ASI enrollment application.  Course auditors are given course materials and allowed to participate in class only at the discretion of the Trainer and may not register the course with the SAA.  Tuition is the same for both participants and course auditors.
 
Short Term Teacher Training Scholarships are available. CLICK HERE TO PRINT THE SCHOLARSHIP FORM.  The Short Term Teacher Training Scholarship application deadline is March 14th.  Click here for Voice Book 1 video requirements.
 
Institute Observers
This opportunity is available for teachers who wish only to observe the teaching of students enrolled at the American Suzuki Institute.  There is no course work or performing participation, only the observation of the faculty and students at different levels of advancement.  Observers are free to design their own schedule, however observers may not attend Teacher Development classes.  Any adult who is not enrolled in a Teacher Development class or is not the parent/guardian of an enrolled student must enroll as an observer.  All observers pay a registration fee plus a daily or weekly observer fee.
 

CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR LIST OF COURSE OFFERINGS

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON EVERY CHILD CAN! (ECC)

CLICK HERE FOR THE SAA AUDITION APPLICATION form
CLICK HERE FOR THE SAA AUDITION GUIDELINES