Teacher Training classes are offered in English.


These courses are part of a comprehensive teacher training program coordinated by the Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA). They are effective in helping the novice teacher get started and provide on-going professional development to the established teacher.

A minimum age of 17 and a high school diploma are requirements for entering the Teacher Development Program.

There are two categories of enrolment: Participant and Auditor.

Participants must submit to the SAA a good quality recording of their performance of required pieces from the Suzuki Method repertoire. The audition can be submitted online (any video format will work) or by mail on DVD. Audition deadline is 1 month before course start date. Late submission fees are due after this date. Processing time varies from 2- 4 weeks in most cases - auditions submitted online have a much quicker turn around time. Results from late submissions may not be available by start of course. When a course is taken and completed, it will be registered with the SAA.

Auditors are not required to submit a DVD to the SAA and do not have the option of registering the unit. The SAA strongly encourages Participant status.

Observers are welcome to attend all institute activities except the Teacher Training Courses. Please check Observation section for fees and conditions.


Important information concerning Teacher Training courses:

Please consult the SAA web-site for more information on Teacher Training. Instructions concerning auditions can be found in the Teacher Training section of the SAA website. For specific information on the Practicum course, please go to: https://suzukiassociation.org/teachers/training/practicum/
You may call the SAA toll free at 1-888-378-9854 for more details.

SAA Audition application forms with instructions can be downloaded at the Teacher Training section of the SAA website. You may call the SAA toll free 1-888-378-9854 for this form.

Prerequisite to training
Every Child Can!® (ECC) is a prerequisite for Participants and Auditors prior to taking Book 1. Participants in the Every Child Can course do not have to be members of the SAA and do not have to submit an audition to the SAA.
Participants and Auditors must be members of the SAA for Book 1 and beyond.

Course Order
Books 1, 2 and 3 must be taken in order.

Required Course Preparation
All workshop participants are asked to prepare the repertoire to be studied to the point of fluent performance. Memorization is not required but is recommended. Additionally, participants should be conversant with the ideas presented in Dr. Suzuki’s Nurtured by Love.

All participants will perform in class. Strings are expected to provide their own instruments and a portable music stand. It is recommended that participants bring a recording device and a notebook to all sessions. 100% attendance is required in order to register the course.

Violon	U-2	du 22 au 26 juillet	Margot Jewell	$430
Violon	U-3	du 26 au 30 juillet	Margot Jewell	$430
Violon	stage (practicum)	du 22 au 26 juillet	Paule Barsalou	$510
Violon	stage (practicum)	du 22 au 26 juillet	Karen Kimmett	$510
Violon	U-6	du 26 au 30 juillet	Paule Barsalou	$430
Violoncelle	U-3	du 22 au 26 juillet	Susan Gagnon	$430
Violoncelle	U-4	du 26 au 30 juillet	Susan Gagnon	$430
Violoncelle	U-9/10	du 23 au 28 juillet	David Evenchick	$430
Piano	U-5	du 22 au 26 juillet	Merlin Thompson	$430
Piano	U-6	du 26 au 30 juillet	Merlin Thompson	$430

Violon	U-2	du 22 au 26 juillet	Margot Jewell	$430
Violon	U-3	du 26 au 30 juillet	Margot Jewell	$430
Violon	stage (practicum)	du 22 au 26 juillet	Paule Barsalou	$510
Violon	stage (practicum)	du 22 au 26 juillet	Karen Kimmett	$510
Violon	U-6	du 26 au 30 juillet	Paule Barsalou	$430
Violoncelle	U-3	du 22 au 26 juillet	Susan Gagnon	$430
Violoncelle	U-4	du 26 au 30 juillet	Susan Gagnon	$430
Violoncelle	U-9/10	du 23 au 28 juillet	David Evenchick	$430
Piano	U-5	du 22 au 26 juillet	Merlin Thompson	$430
Piano	U-6	du 26 au 30 juillet	Merlin Thompson	$430

July 25-29