Participation in registered Suzuki Teacher Training requires current membership and a successful audition with the Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA). Please click here for audition information.
Participants are responsible for meeting the SAA audition requirements. Failure to do so does not exempt participants from our Cancellation and Refund policy.
Attendance at all sessions is mandatory to be eligible for course registration with the SAA. All sessions are conducted online.
2024 Online Teacher Training Schedule (all times Eastern):
- ECC® - September 30, October 7 [9:00am - 1:00pm]
- Violin Book 1 - October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, December 2, 9, 16 [9:30am - 12:40pm]
- 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]
- Teaching Strategies - February 10, 11, 14 [9:30am - 12:30pm]
- Teaching Strategies is required prior to continuing to the Book 3 course
- Violin Book 3 - February 17, 24, March 3, 10, 24 [9:30am - 12:30pm]
- Violin Book 4 - March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28 [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]
- Teaching Strategies - May 12, 14, 16 [9:30am - 1:00pm]
The 2025/26 Teacher Training calendar will be published later this Summer.
How to Register:
- Click on the course listed above (it's a hyperlink) that you're interested in
- Complete the form on the SAA website
- Submit your payment to finalize your registration
Please review the Cancellation and Refund Policy at the bottom of the page before registering for a course to ensure you agree with it.
Tuition:
- ECC® - $200
- Teaching Strategies - $300
- Violin Book 1 - $875
- Violin Practicum - $500
- Violin Book 2 - 8 - $500
- Violin Books 9 & 10 - $550
Payment is due at the time of registration. Your participation will be confirmed once payment is received and registration is successfully processed.
Please note:
- We exclusively accept payments through Zelle® or personal checks.
- Participants enrolling in multiple courses may choose monthly payments, due at the beginning of each month.
- Participants outside the United States should contact us for information about international payment options.
Please mail payments to:
Orlando Suzuki Music School
10778 Belfry Circle
Orlando, FL 32832
Please note this is a mailing address only.
Scholarships:
Participants may apply for a scholarship from the Suzuki Association of the Americas by clicking here. Please take note of the submission deadlines.
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
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
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 Video: Prepare and submit one teaching video, ideally at the same level as the book you are currently studying. This lesson can be conducted either in person or online and may be delivered in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Submissions should be made by the week prior to the final class.
- Five-Minute Presentation: Create a five-minute presentation based on the topic assigned for the course, which may be based on assigned readings or a repertoire/orchestral excerpt. 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.
