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 Teaching Strategies
March 9, 16, 23, & 30
Class will meet on March 9, 16, 23, & 30, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST.
Teaching Strategies shifts the focus from what to teach to the art of how to teach—where real growth happens for both teacher and student.
Grounded in the Suzuki philosophy that we learn best through observation and collaboration, this course offers a dynamic, interactive environment. Participants will explore a diverse collection of teaching videos, engage in rich discussions, and gain practical insights that can be immediately applied in their own studios.
Led by Suzuki Violin Teacher Trainer, Stacy Garner, this course provides a supportive space for Violin and Viola teachers to reflect, refine, and reimagine their teaching approach.
Participants will share 10–20 minutes of their own teaching videos from private lessons, master classes, or group settings and receive feedback from the trainer and other participants. Bring your teaching questions, challenges, and ideas, and leave with fresh strategies, renewed confidence, and a deeper understanding of what constitutes effective teaching.
Please have your videos easily accessible via an online drive for seamless sharing during class.
Important: As of January 2025, Teaching Strategies is a required course for all Suzuki teachers before enrolling in Book 3 training or beyond.
Kristin Jutras
Teacher Trainer
Revisiting Book 1 – Violin
June 21, 2027 - June 25, 2027
Participants will meet on Monday, June 21 from 3:30–6:30 pm EST. Tuesday–Thursday schedule will be 2 hours of observation in the morning, one hour of pedagogy lecture class in the morning, and two additional hours of pedagogy lecture class in the afternoon. Friday, three hours of pedagogy in the morning. Participants are strongly encouraged to participate in the final concert on Friday afternoon from 2:00–3:15 pm EST.
Tuition: $570.00
Early Registration Discount: Participants who register before December 31 will receive a $100 early registration discount. Please contact us to receive the discount code, which will be sent by email to anyone who wishes to register before December 31.
The Revisiting Unit 1 course is designed for teachers who have registered a minimum of Unit 1 and have at least one year of Suzuki teaching experience. It aims to strengthen and update a participant’s teaching by approaching the repertoire and its concepts from a fresh perspective. Discussions cover the foundation of Book One, including application of the Suzuki philosophy, teaching points, layering of skills, addressing challenges of the beginning student, and more.
The format of the course includes lecture, small group discussion, student observation, possible role-playing, and playing demonstration of the teaching points and concepts. Participants will receive an online questionnaire from the SAA, to be completed prior to the start of the course.
Entrance Requirements
Suzuki teachers who have completed and registered ECC! and Unit 1 (or 1A and 1B) and have taught at least one year are eligible to take the course in their instrument area. It is not intended to replace Unit 1.