Suzuki Violin Book 1

Prerequisites include the following: Every Child Can!
Audition submitted to the Suzuki Association of the Americas.

Course Requirements
28 hours of instruction
15 hours of lesson observation

Book 1 is the foundation for all Suzuki training. It took Dr. Suzuki 10 years to develop and publish Book 1. With great insight and preparation, he set a foundation preparing students to successfully perform Mozart Concertos. Your students may be playing Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, but as a Suzuki teacher you will hear Mozart. This course promises to be informational, inspirational, and mixed with plenty of laughter! :)

$750 fee may be paid by check to:
Holly Smardo
2312 N Fox Trail
Fayetteville, AR 72703
OR
Venmo @Holly-Smardo
OR
Paypal
The maximum enrollment is 10 participants. Your spot will be reserved once payment is received.

Central Standard Time
Saturday, February 11 - 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Sunday, February 12- 2:00 - 4:15 pm
Saturay, February 18 - 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday, February 25 - 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday, March 4 - 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Sunday, March 5 - 2:00 - 6:30 pm
Saturday, March 11 - 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Sunday, March 12 - 2:00 - 4:15 pm

Attendance is required for all sessions. Partcipants may participate online or attend sessions in person.

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.

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In addition to exploring the elements of the Suzuki approach and its far-reaching goals, it includes an introduction to learning styles, history of the development of Suzuki education, the role of parents, the importance of Suzuki pedagogical training, and an overview of the SAA’s role in supporting teachers and parents. A fast-paced, engaging and inspiring program, ECC includes video materials and SAA-developed courseware and provides each participant with useful reference materials (manuals) for later study. For teachers, ECC serves as the first course in the Suzuki Association of the Americas’ Teacher Development Program.

Every Child Can! is an 8-hour course provided by the Suzuki Association of the Americas. This course must be offered over two (2) days. Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 20.

It is required for all new Suzuki teachers, but open to non-teachers, prospective teachers, parents, administrators, and all others interested in learning about Suzuki approach to education. It is not instrument-specific. Experienced Suzuki teachers are also encouraged to participate for renewed inspiration or review.