Online Teacher Training
To meet the need for trained teachers, the SAA has established a Teacher Development Program, with systematic, comprehensive professional training available from registered Teacher Trainers in violin, viola, cello, bass, piano, flute, harp, guitar, recorder, Suzuki in the Schools and and Suzuki Early Childhood Education. Both prospective and experienced teachers can benefit from the training offered through SAA’s Teacher Development Program. Recognition of training is provided by the SAA registration program for completed training credits.
The San Diego Suzuki Institute believes in making teacher education as accessible as possible. We realize that many music instructors use their time and own money to expand their knowledge. Take a course with us and earn discounts on future courses!
The San Diego Suzuki Institute believes in making teacher education as accessible as possible. We realize that many music instructors use their time and own money to expand their knowledge. Take a course with us and earn discounts on future courses!
2023 Fall Online Course Offerings
Setting Families Up for Success: Designing & Implementing New Student Orientation & Ongoing Support $195.00
September 28 - October 26
Taught by Christine Goodner
This enrichment course is for teachers who want to think deeply about how they approach parent education and support in their studio. As teachers, we know the integral part parents and caregivers play in supporting each student’s learning process. We will explore best practices, new ideas, current research and apply what we know and understand the support we give to the families we work with each week.
This 10-hour enrichment course will cover topics including onboarding new parents (including online), a framework for ongoing parent education in your program. It will involve lecture as well as discussion in small and large groups. The course will help teachers create a plan to help each family feel supported and be successful in their studio. Teachers of all instruments are welcome.
This course is 10 hours. No observation time required. You will be invited to attend an online parent talk, that will be recorded if you can’t attend live. Classes will be Thursdays from 9-11am Pacific Time
Pre-requisites:
This enrichment course is for teachers who want to think deeply about how they approach parent education and support in their studio. As teachers, we know the integral part parents and caregivers play in supporting each student’s learning process. We will explore best practices, new ideas, current research and apply what we know and understand the support we give to the families we work with each week.
This 10-hour enrichment course will cover topics including onboarding new parents (including online), a framework for ongoing parent education in your program. It will involve lecture as well as discussion in small and large groups. The course will help teachers create a plan to help each family feel supported and be successful in their studio. Teachers of all instruments are welcome.
This course is 10 hours. No observation time required. You will be invited to attend an online parent talk, that will be recorded if you can’t attend live. Classes will be Thursdays from 9-11am Pacific Time
Pre-requisites:
- Unit 1 if you want course registered with SAA
- NONE if you just want to attend and no SAA credit
2024 Spring Online Course Offerings
Working with Wee Musicians $195.00
April 11 - May 9
Taught by Crystal Boyack
Are you seeking fresh inspiration to nurture your youngest students? Look no further! Join us for a transformative enrichment course designed to fill your teaching with new repertoire, engaging activities, and practical tools.
Explore Traditional Tunes: Immerse yourself in a collection of 33 traditional tunes from around the world, carefully curated for the beginning student. These beloved melodies, loved by kids and parents alike, will add cultural diversity and musical depth to your very beginning lessons.
Sing, Move, and Play: Beyond simply playing the tunes, we'll incorporate singing, movement, and interactive activities to create a engaging and productive learning environment. Discover how these approaches can captivate young minds and bodies and foster a love for music from the very beginning.
Tools for Working with Youngest Students: Teaching young children comes with its unique challenges. In this course, we'll provide practical tools for understanding the needs of young learners, managing meltdowns, addressing resistance, and preventing burnout. With these tools you and the parents will be able to navigate the joys and complexities of teaching wee musicians.
Led by early childhood violin expert Crystal Boyack, this course promises to revolutionize your approach to teaching young beginners. Together, let's embark on a musical journey filled with music, movement, and tools!
Secure your spot now and unlock the keys to inspiring beginning lessons.
Pre-requisites:
Are you seeking fresh inspiration to nurture your youngest students? Look no further! Join us for a transformative enrichment course designed to fill your teaching with new repertoire, engaging activities, and practical tools.
Explore Traditional Tunes: Immerse yourself in a collection of 33 traditional tunes from around the world, carefully curated for the beginning student. These beloved melodies, loved by kids and parents alike, will add cultural diversity and musical depth to your very beginning lessons.
Sing, Move, and Play: Beyond simply playing the tunes, we'll incorporate singing, movement, and interactive activities to create a engaging and productive learning environment. Discover how these approaches can captivate young minds and bodies and foster a love for music from the very beginning.
Tools for Working with Youngest Students: Teaching young children comes with its unique challenges. In this course, we'll provide practical tools for understanding the needs of young learners, managing meltdowns, addressing resistance, and preventing burnout. With these tools you and the parents will be able to navigate the joys and complexities of teaching wee musicians.
Led by early childhood violin expert Crystal Boyack, this course promises to revolutionize your approach to teaching young beginners. Together, let's embark on a musical journey filled with music, movement, and tools!
Secure your spot now and unlock the keys to inspiring beginning lessons.
Pre-requisites:
- No class pre-requisites
Refund Policy
In the event that you decide to cancel your registration, notify the San Diego Suzuki Institute in writing. There is a $100 non-refundable cancellation fee per participant. The payment of all other fees will be returned if email or postal notice of cancellation is received 14 days before the first day of class.
Due to commitments we must make with faculty, applicants who withdraw 13 or fewer days before the first day of class forfeit all fees.
If enrollment is full or a teacher-training course is canceled, all registration and course fees will be refunded.
Due to commitments we must make with faculty, applicants who withdraw 13 or fewer days before the first day of class forfeit all fees.
If enrollment is full or a teacher-training course is canceled, all registration and course fees will be refunded.
