New England Suzuki Institute Teacher Training
Every Child Can! (ECC!) with Ed Sprunger
$125
June 22 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
This is an in-person class at Colby College
Every Child Can! (ECC!) is a six-hour, introductory one-day course that provides an overview of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki’s philosophy and principles of education. The course emphasizes the belief that every child can learn given the right environment, support, and encouragement. Topics include the importance of early childhood education, parent involvement, listening, repetition, and a nurturing approach to skill development. ECC is a prerequisite for all Suzuki teacher training courses but is also open to anyone interested in learning more about the Suzuki approach. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend!
- SAA membership is NOT required to attend this course
- Must be present for the entirety of the class for the course to be registered with the SAA.
- Class is open to anyone 18+ and graduated high school
- NESI may cancel the teacher training course if attendance is insufficient
- Refunds are available only in the case of course cancellation less the SAA course fee of $30
Revisiting Unit 1 with Ed Sprunger
$450
This is a hybrid course for violin and viola teachers.
June 1 & June 8 7:00-9:30 pm EST - online
June 23-27 3:00-4:00 pm at Colby College
September 21 & 28 7:00-9:30 pm EST - online
Revisiting Unit 1 is a Suzuki enrichment course 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. This course offers an in-depth look at the foundational pieces, techniques, and philosophy in Book 1, with a focus on tone development, posture, early technique, and creating a strong start for students and parents. It encourages reflection, refinement, and renewed inspiration in teaching the beginning stages of the Suzuki journey. It is a wonderful opportunity for teachers who are looking to deepen their understanding and teaching strategies.
This course will be offered in a hybrid format. Participants will participate in two 2.5 hour classes online prior to meeting in person. They will then attend in person on the beautiful campus of Colby College for 1 hour daily. During this week there will be opportunities for observations and immersion in the variety of NESI programs, including student recitals, faculty recitals, parent talk, contradancing and observing enrichment classes in addition to instrumental classes. The course will end with two 2.5 hour classes online at the end of September. 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.
- Participants must be an active SAA member
- No audition is needed for this course
- 100% attendance is required to register the course with SAA
- Dormitory style housing is available. Please contact Wendy for more information. nesi.wendy@gmail.com
- NESI may cancel the teacher training course if attendance is insufficient
- Refunds are available only in the case of course cancellation less the SAA course fee of $15
- Prerequisites:
- Completion and Registration of Every Child Can!
- Completion and Registration of Unit 1
- Minimum of One Year of Suzuki Teaching Experience using the Suzuki Method