Teacher Training: Courses
The Atlanta Suzuki Institute is thrilled to offer teacher training opportunities with renowned SAA Teacher Trainers from across the United States. ASI is the perfect place to learn about the Suzuki approach and philosophy for the first time, or to hone and expand your teaching skills. Training courses during the winter and spring will be held online. In support of equity and access in music education, the Institute will provide a full scholarship to any BIPOC teacher enrolled in the course.
Edward Kreitman
Teacher Trainer
Violin/Viola Unit 1
September 22 through November 17
September 22, 10:00am-1:00pm Eastern Time, recurring every Tuesday until November 17.
Course Requirements: ECC
Course Highlights:
In this Suzuki violin/viola book one course, teachers will learn how to teach all of the foundational skills so that their students can successfully move through the Suzuki curriculum.
The teaching priorities presented in Teaching from the Balance Point (Posture, Tone, Intonation, Musicality) will be present throughout the course. The course will cover the most important aspects of Suzuki philosophy and technique, including “playing by ear” and a skill based approach to learning.
Teaching points for each piece in Suzuki book one will be discussed and demonstrated. The observation component of the course will be done through the website realviolinlessons.com. Each course participant will receive a one year subscription to the site included in the tuition.
Those attending in person will be at Druid Hills Presbyterian Church 1026 Ponce de Leon in Atlanta, GA.
Edward Kreitman
Teacher Trainer
Every Child Can
September 1 & 8
September 1, 10:00am-1:00pm Eastern Time
September 8, 10:00am-1:00pm Eastern Time
Every Child Can! (ECC!) is an introduction to Dr. Suzuki’s philosophy and its application to Suzuki 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.