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.
PLEASE NOTE: All prices reflect the class registration cost only. They do not include lodging and transportation.
If you are not interested in training but would like to come and observe the classes, the fee is $25 a day or $100 for all five days. Use the teacher training registration page to pay for an observation badge. For security reasons, anyone without a visible badge may be asked to leave.
PLEASE NOTE: All prices reflect the class registration cost only. They do not include lodging and transportation.
If you are not interested in training but would like to come and observe the classes, the fee is $25 a day or $100 for all five days. Use the teacher training registration page to pay for an observation badge. For security reasons, anyone without a visible badge may be asked to leave.
2021 Summer Course Offerings
Please note the dates of each course. Dates cannot overlap.
Every Child Can! $175.00
July 24 - July 25
Taught by Edmund Sprunger
Every Child Can! is a two day, 8 hour 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.
No pre-requisites required.
Every Child Can! is a two day, 8 hour 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.
No pre-requisites required.
Violin Unit 1 $775.00
July 25 - August 1
Taught by Edmund Sprunger
This course is 28 hours of instruction and 15 hours of observation held over 8 days. 100% participation is required in order to register the class. This class may be taken by violin or viola teachers and will count as registered unit 1 training on violin or viola.
Pre-requisites:
This course is 28 hours of instruction and 15 hours of observation held over 8 days. 100% participation is required in order to register the class. This class may be taken by violin or viola teachers and will count as registered unit 1 training on violin or viola.
Pre-requisites:
- Every Child Can and video audition must be completed before attending the course. All participants must adhere to the Teacher Audition Guide.
Viola Unit 2 with Teaching Strategies ONLINE $615.00
July 13 - July 30
Taught by Elizabeth Stuen-Walker
This course is 25 hours with 8 hours of observation time (a 33 hour experience total). This class may be taken by violin or viola teachers and will count as registered unit 2 training on violin or viola.
Online class dates: 7/13, 7/15, 7/19-23, 7/26-30
Classes will generally be 9-12pm Pacific Time (some days will be shorter).
Pre-requisites:
This course is 25 hours with 8 hours of observation time (a 33 hour experience total). This class may be taken by violin or viola teachers and will count as registered unit 2 training on violin or viola.
Online class dates: 7/13, 7/15, 7/19-23, 7/26-30
Classes will generally be 9-12pm Pacific Time (some days will be shorter).
Pre-requisites:
- Violin or Viola Unit 1
Violin Unit 3 $525.00
July 25 - July 30
Taught by Sherry Cadow
This course is 15 hours with 8 hours of observation time held over six days. This class may be taken by violin or viola teachers and will count as registered unit 3 training on violin or viola.
Pre-requisites:
This course is 15 hours with 8 hours of observation time held over six days. This class may be taken by violin or viola teachers and will count as registered unit 3 training on violin or viola.
Pre-requisites:
- Violin or Viola Units 1 and 2
Cello Unit 3 $525.00
July 25 - July 30
Taught by Alice Ann O'Neill
This course is 15 hours with 8 hours of observation time held over six days.
Pre-requisites:
This course is 15 hours with 8 hours of observation time held over six days.
Pre-requisites:
- Cello Units 1 and 2
Suzuki Early Childhood Education - Stage 1 $650.00
July 25 - July 30
Taught by Danette Schuh
The Suzuki Early Childhood Education: Prenatal Through Baby/Toddler Years courses include the prenatal and postnatal learning environment, the baby class curriculum and goals, music and equipment used in classes, prenatal class curriculum and parent education. This is a 30 hour course held over six days.
Pre-requisites:
The Suzuki Early Childhood Education: Prenatal Through Baby/Toddler Years courses include the prenatal and postnatal learning environment, the baby class curriculum and goals, music and equipment used in classes, prenatal class curriculum and parent education. This is a 30 hour course held over six days.
Pre-requisites:
- Every Child Can!
Our Covid-19 plan:
The San Diego Suzuki Institute is planning on an IN PERSON EVENT for its 2021 summer session. We plan to do everything possible to safely host an in person institute experience. We will follow all recommended safety guidelines at the time of our event and make adjustments to our classes in accordance with these guidelines such as outdoor classes, limiting class sizes, social distancing, requiring masks, etc...
Somewhere between 60 days and 30 days before the start of the Institute we will make a final decision regarding our ability to hold an in-person institute based on current safety guidelines. At that time, you will have one week to decide if you would like to join us for a virtual institute or if you would prefer a refund. All room and board fees will be fully refunded.
Somewhere between 60 days and 30 days before the start of the Institute we will make a final decision regarding our ability to hold an in-person institute based on current safety guidelines. At that time, you will have one week to decide if you would like to join us for a virtual institute or if you would prefer a refund. All room and board fees will be fully refunded.
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 by June 15.
Due to commitments to faculty and travel plans, applicants who withdraw June 16-30 receive a 50% refund of fees (less the $100 non-refundable cancellation fee per participant). Withdrawal July 1 and after 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 to faculty and travel plans, applicants who withdraw June 16-30 receive a 50% refund of fees (less the $100 non-refundable cancellation fee per participant). Withdrawal July 1 and after forfeit all fees.
If enrollment is full or a teacher-training course is canceled, all registration and course fees will be refunded.
