The San Diego Suzuki Institute is continuing to expand its teacher training offerings this year with three different classes:

July 29
10:00am - 5:00pm

Every Child Can!
Cost: $125

Taught by Elizabeth Stuen-Walker

Every Child Can! is an introductory course on the Suzuki philosophy and its application to education. For parents, teachers, prospective teachers and others, this course provides an inspiring, in-depth look at the Suzuki approach to teaching and learning. For teachers, ECC serves as the first course in the Suzuki Association of the Americas Teacher Development Program.


July 30 - August 3
9:00am - 4:00pm

Overview of Viola Units 1-3 for Violin Teachers
Cost: $525

Taught by Elizabeth Stuen-Walker

A survey of viola books 1-3. Teachers attending the course need to have completed an SAA audition and have violin or viola units 1-3 already registered in order to attend.

This overview course is 15 hours total with 8 hours of observation time. Both violin and viola teachers are invited to attend.


July 28 - August 4
Starts at 10am July 28. Ends 1pm August 4. Daily schedule will vary.


Cello Unit 1
Cost: $750

Taught by Alice Ann O'Neill

28 hours of instruction and 15 hours of observation. 100% participation is required in order to register the class.

All participants must adhere to the Teacher Audition Guide. This means that Ever Child Can and video audition must be completed before attending the course.

Individual practice for the masterclass is very vital during a Suzuki Institute. It should first on your practice list.  Orchestra, ensemble music, fiddling, and reading take second place to that but should also be practiced as well. The most helpful things parents can do at the masterclass is to take very careful notes during the lessons. This is so that you know exactly what to work on for the next masterclass and so you can report back to the home teacher about what you worked on during the week. Your home teacher will benefit from knowing exactly what you worked on during your week at a Suzuki Institute. Remember to have an open mind. Most likely students will be asked to play things differently with a Suzuki Institute teacher then with your home teacher. You will want to be open to new suggestions and trying things in new ways.