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
Cello Unit 4 $450.00
September 9 - October 21
Taught by Alice Ann O'Neill
This course is 15 hours with 8 hours of observation time.
Class held on Saturdays 3:30-6:30pm Eastern Time on:
Sept. 9: 3:30-7:30 eastern;
Sept. 16: 3:30-7:30 eastern;
Oct. 7: 3:30-7:30 eastern;
Nov. 4: 3:30-6:30 eastern.
Nothing on Sept. 30 or Oct. 21
Pre-requisites:
This course is 15 hours with 8 hours of observation time.
Class held on Saturdays 3:30-6:30pm Eastern Time on:
Sept. 9: 3:30-7:30 eastern;
Sept. 16: 3:30-7:30 eastern;
Oct. 7: 3:30-7:30 eastern;
Nov. 4: 3:30-6:30 eastern.
Nothing on Sept. 30 or Oct. 21
Pre-requisites:
- Cello Unit 3
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 Winter Online Course Offerings
Cello Unit 5 $450.00
January 13 - February 10
Taught by Alice Ann O'Neill
This course is 15 hours with 8 hours of observation time.
Course will be held Saturdays from 3:30-6:30pm Eastern Time on the following dates:
1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10
Pre-requisites:
This course is 15 hours with 8 hours of observation time.
Course will be held Saturdays from 3:30-6:30pm Eastern Time on the following dates:
1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10
Pre-requisites:
- Cello Unit 3
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.
