The teacher development institute program offers instruction and expert guidance for the novice as well as the experienced Suzuki teacher. Teacher training courses are taught by teacher trainers certified by the Suzuki Association of the Americas.
2025 Greater Austin Suzuki Institute Teacher Development Dates and Information:
Teacher Development Program Saturday July 19, 2025 through Saturday, July 26th, 2025
Bass Unit 2 and Bass Teaching Strategies (Saturday July 19 – Saturday July 26) Kate Jones
Viola Enrichment : (Sat July 19-Mon July 21) Sarah Montzka (10 hour course)
Viola Unit : (Tues July 22 -Sat July 26) Sarah Montzka
Violin Enrichment: Teaching Barber Violin Concerto and Lalo Symphonie Espagnole (Sat July 19-Mon July 21) Brian Lewis (10 hour course)
Violin Enrichment: The Simplicity of Technique: Developing the Advanced Violinist from the Beginning (Sat July 19 – Mon July 21) Cathryn Lee (10 hour course)
*Can be taken in conjunction with Violin Unit 2, 3, 4, or Violin Teaching Strategies or Teaching Barber and Lalo
Violin Teaching Strategies* (Sat July 19 – Mon July 21) Mark Mutter
*Taken in conjunction with Violin Unit 2, 3, 4, or Violin Enrichment- Simplicity of Technique
Violin Unit 2 (Tues July 22 -Sat July 26) Mark Mutter
Violin Unit 3 (Tues July 22 -Sat July 26) Cathryn Lee
Violin Unit 4 (Tues July 22 -Sat July 26) Charles Krigbaum
Teacher Course – The Courage to Make a Difference – The Business of Music (Tues July 22 -Sat July 26) Charles Krigbaum (5 hour course)
*Can be taken separately or added to any Unit course.
Greater Austin Suzuki Institute Teacher Training Registration Cost 2025
Normal Registration Deadline May 1
Late Registration May 2 through June 15
Teacher Development Tuition Fees
Registration Fee per participant $50
SAA Unit Course (15 hr) $450
SAA Enrichment Course (10hr) $275
SAA Teaching Strategies (10hr) $275
The Business of Music for Teachers (5hr) $100/75
Reserve your space. Register for Greater Austin Suzuki Institute Teacher Training classes today!
Charles Krigbaum
Cathryn Lee
Dr. Kate Jones
Mark Mutter