Participation in registered Suzuki Teacher Training is contingent upon current membership and a successful audition with the Suzuki Association of the Americas. Please click here for audition information.
It is the participant's responsibility to fulfill the SAA audition requirements. Failure to do so does not exempt participants from our Cancellation and Refund policy.
100% attendance is required to receive course registration with the SAA.
2024 Online Teacher Training Schedule (all times Eastern):
- Violin Book 4 - April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15 [9:30am - 12:30pm]
- Violin Book 8 - April 22, 26, 29, May 6, 13 [9:30am - 12:30pm] *revised dates
- Violin Books 9 & 10 - May 14, 16, 20, 22, 23 [9:30am - 12:30pm]
- ECC® - September 30, October 7 [9:00am - 1:00pm]
- Violin Book 1 - October 28, November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 9, 16 [9:30am - 12:30pm]
- Violin Book 5 - October 9, 16, 23, 30 November 6 [9:30am - 12:30pm]
- Violin Book 6 - November 13, 20, December 4, 11, 18 [9:30am - 12:30pm]
2025 Online Teacher Training Schedule (all times Eastern):
- Violin Book 2 - January 6, 12, 20, 27, February 3 [9:30am - 12:30pm]
- Violin Book 3 - February 10, 17, 24, March 3, 10 [9:30am - 12:30pm]
- Violin Book 4 - March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21 [9:30am - 12:30pm]
- Violin Book 7 - January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5 [9:30am - 12:30pm]
- Violin Book 8 - February 12, 19, 26, March 5, 12 [9:30am - 12:30pm]
- Violin Books 9 & 10 - March 26, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 [9:30am - 12:30pm]
- Violin Practicum #1 - April 28, 30, May 2, 5, 7 [9:30am - 12:30pm]
- Violin Practicum #2 - May 12, 14, 16, 19, 21 [9:30am - 12:30pm]
- ECC®, Books 1, 5 and 6 will be added on the second half of 2025.
Class size:
- ECC® online has a maximum enrollment of 15 participants
- Practicum has a maximum enrollment of 5 participants
- Books 1 - 9 & 10 online courses have a maximum enrollment of 10 participants
Please click here to register.
Course Assignments:
- Video Performance: You are required to submit a video of yourself performing the entire volume you are currently studying. Memorization and accompaniment are encouraged but not required. This video should be submitted by the week preceding the final class.
- Teaching Videos: Prepare and submit two teaching videos, ideally at the same level as the book you are currently studying. These may be either in person or online lessons, and can be in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. They should be submitted by the week preceding the final class.
- Five-Minute Presentation: Create a five-minute presentation based on an article selected by the instructor from either the American Suzuki Journal or the Talent Education Journal. This presentation is due on the last class.
- In-Class Performance and Explanation: During the final class, you will perform the entire volume being studied. Additionally, you will explain and demonstrate the teaching points for the pieces performed. This assignment will be completed during the final class.
- Lesson Observations: Complete the SAA required lesson observations. Due by the week preceding the final class. Observations for all courses will be conducted online, with the available option for in-person observations.
Tuition:
- ECC® - $180
- Violin Book 1 - $800
- Violin Practicum - $500
- Violin Book 2 - 8 - $475
- Violin Books 9 & 10 - $500
Payment is required at the time of registration. Your participation will be confirmed once we receive your payment and notify you of successful registration. Please note that we accept payments exclusively through Zelle® and checks.
Please mail payments to:
Orlando Suzuki Music School
10778 Belfry Circle
Orlando, FL 32832
Participants committing to multiple courses have the option of making monthly payments, due at the beginning of every month. Please inquire if interested.
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
- 100% refund if requested four weeks prior to the first day of class
- 50% refund if requested less than four weeks, up to one week prior to the first day of class
- No refunds if requested one week prior to the first day of class
- Full refunds will be issued at anytime if I cancel a course
Please note that tuition refunds are based on full payment only.