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2007 - 2008 Teacher Training Course Offerings

The Suzuki Association of the Americas www.suzukiassociation.org has developed an extensive teacher development course. This course is offered at various locations across the country by a select group of registered teacher trainers. The Western Springs School of Talent Education faculty hosts four of the country’s leading teacher trainers. Please download this form for the SAA guidelines and application for teacher training.

downloadable form - Teacher Training Application

Suzuki Association of the Americas

Apprenticeship Teacher Training Courses
A community of teachers meeting together to recieve pedagogical instruction from Suzuki Association of the Americas registered teacher trainers. Together, we share teaching problems and solutions. Upon completion of all course requirements, participants will register their training with the Suzuki Association of the Americas.

Violin Book Four

Nancy Jackson - Teacher Trainer Alternate Thursday mornings from 11:00 - 1:00 Please contact Nancy for class dates.

Violin Book Seven

Nancy Jackson - Teacher Trainer Alternate Thursday mornings from 11:00 - 1:00 Please contact Nancy for class dates.

Individual Apprenticeship Teacher Training

Training in the upper level violin books is available with Thomas Wermuth on an individual private lesson basis. Lesson fees arranged with the instructor Cello Teacher Training at all levels is available on an individual basis with Sally Gross. Lesson fees arranged with the instructor.

To register for a course, please call the school at 708-246-9309 and leave a message in mailbox #2.

All teacher training classes are held at the Western Springs location.

Edward Kreitman offers training in the beginning levels of Suzuki Violin instruction through a two hour class that meets bi-weekly for two hours.

Instruction includes Suzuki philosophy, history, parent education, instrumental techniques and in depth study of the Suzuki repertoire. The class is a combination of lecture, participation and observation. Participants are encouraged to invite private students to the class for individual feedback on their own teaching technique.

Nancy Jackson offers training in the intermediate levels of Suzuki Violin instruction through a two hour class that meets bi-weekly for two hours.

Instruction includes Suzuki philosophy, history, parent education, instrumental techniques and in depth study of the Suzuki repertoire. The class is a combination of lecture, participation and observation. Participants are encouraged to invite private students to the class for individual feedback on their own teaching technique.

Thomas Wermuth offers teacher training in the advanced levels of Suzuki Violin instruction through one on one private instruction.

Sally Gross offers teacher training in all levels of Suzuki Cello instruction through one on one private instruction or small group classes.

Participants who complete all of the requirements of the class may register their course work with the Suzuki Association of the Americas.
www.suzukiassociation.org

For further information or to register for classes, please call WSSTE at 708-246-9309 or email Edkreitman@earthlink.net




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