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. Please email us ahead of time if you are interested in observing so we can create a badge for you. 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. Please email us ahead of time if you are interested in observing so we can create a badge for you. For security reasons, anyone without a visible badge may be asked to leave.
2020 Course Offerings
Please note the dates of each course. Dates cannot overlap.
Every Child Can! $130.00
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Asparagus Salad $12.00 |
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Taught by Edmond Sprunger
Every Child Can! is a one day 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. |
Shaved asparagus, pine nuts, panna cotta
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Suzuki Early Childhood Education - Stage 1 $650.00
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Mediterranean Salad $10.00 |
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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:
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cucumbers, feta cheese, olives, roma tomatoes
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Cello Unit 3 $525.00
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The Bob $12.00 |
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Taught by Alice Ann O'Neill
This course is 15 hours with 8 hours of observation time held over six days. Pre-requisites:
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romaine, cucumbers, ranch dressing
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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.
