2023 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 Idaho Suzuki Institute offers two types of class experiences to fit each teacher's needs. Our summer teacher training courses are held during the same week as the student's summer camp. In-person classes provide a more hands-on experience, an opportunity to play your instrument with your fellow teachers, and an opportunity to observe any of the classes being held at the summer camp for lots of teaching inspiration!
Suzuki teacher workshops are hosted in the fall, winter, and spring. Combined with the summer courses, they are a great way to stay up-to-date all year long! Online teacher workshops are usually once a week, over the course of several weeks.
PLEASE NOTE: All prices reflect the class registration cost only. They do not include lodging, meals, or transportation.
The Idaho Suzuki Institute offers two types of class experiences to fit each teacher's needs. Our summer teacher training courses are held during the same week as the student's summer camp. In-person classes provide a more hands-on experience, an opportunity to play your instrument with your fellow teachers, and an opportunity to observe any of the classes being held at the summer camp for lots of teaching inspiration!
Suzuki teacher workshops are hosted in the fall, winter, and spring. Combined with the summer courses, they are a great way to stay up-to-date all year long! Online teacher workshops are usually once a week, over the course of several weeks.
PLEASE NOTE: All prices reflect the class registration cost only. They do not include lodging, meals, or transportation.
SAA Unit Courses 2023
EVERY CHILD CAN (ECC): RAE KATE SHEN
VIOLIN UNIT 1: CATHRYN LEE
VIOLIN UNIT 5: ALLEN LIEB
PIANO UNIT 1: RAE KATE SHEN
VIOLIN UNIT 1: CATHRYN LEE
VIOLIN UNIT 5: ALLEN LIEB
PIANO UNIT 1: RAE KATE SHEN
EVERY CHILD CAN! (ECC) $200.00
Taught by Allen Lieb
Dates: June 24-25
Pre-requisites: None, but ECC is a co-requisite to any Unit 1 course (if taking for the first time)
Every Child Can! (ECC) is an 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. ECC is 8 hours over 2 days.
VIOLIN UNIT 1 $530.00
Taught by Cathryn Lee
Dates: June 25-July 2
Pre-requisites: Basic/Intermediate/Comprehensive Audition Submitted to and Approved by the SAA, and ECC
This course is 28 hours with 15 hours of observation time held over 8 days. This class may be taken by violin teachers and will count as registered Unit 1 training on violin.
VIOLIN UNIT 5 $410.00
Taught by Allen Lieb
Dates: June 26-June 30
Pre-requisites: Units 1-3
This course is 15 hours with 8 hours of observation time held over 5 days. This class may be taken by violin teachers and will count as registered Unit 5 training on violin.
PIANO UNIT 1 $530.00
Taught by Kate Rae Shen
Dates: June 25-July 2
Pre-requisites: Basic/Intermediate/Comprehensive Audition Submitted to and Approved by the SAA, and ECC
This course is 28 hours with 15 hours of observation time held over 8 days. This class may be taken by piano teachers and will count as registered Unit 1 training on piano.
Taught by Allen Lieb
Dates: June 24-25
Pre-requisites: None, but ECC is a co-requisite to any Unit 1 course (if taking for the first time)
Every Child Can! (ECC) is an 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. ECC is 8 hours over 2 days.
VIOLIN UNIT 1 $530.00
Taught by Cathryn Lee
Dates: June 25-July 2
Pre-requisites: Basic/Intermediate/Comprehensive Audition Submitted to and Approved by the SAA, and ECC
This course is 28 hours with 15 hours of observation time held over 8 days. This class may be taken by violin teachers and will count as registered Unit 1 training on violin.
VIOLIN UNIT 5 $410.00
Taught by Allen Lieb
Dates: June 26-June 30
Pre-requisites: Units 1-3
This course is 15 hours with 8 hours of observation time held over 5 days. This class may be taken by violin teachers and will count as registered Unit 5 training on violin.
PIANO UNIT 1 $530.00
Taught by Kate Rae Shen
Dates: June 25-July 2
Pre-requisites: Basic/Intermediate/Comprehensive Audition Submitted to and Approved by the SAA, and ECC
This course is 28 hours with 15 hours of observation time held over 8 days. This class may be taken by piano teachers and will count as registered Unit 1 training on piano.