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 Sunday, July 20, 2025 through Sunday, July 27th, 2025
Bass Unit 2 and Bass Teaching Strategies (Sunday, July 20- Sunday, July 27) Kate Jones
Viola Enrichment : (Sunday, July 20-Tuesday, July 22) Sarah Montzka (10 hour course)
Viola Unit : (Wednesday, July 23 -Sunday, July 27) Sarah Montzka
Violin Enrichment: Teaching Barber Violin Concerto and Lalo Symphonie Espagnole (Sunday, July 20-Tuesday, July 22) Brian Lewis (10 hour course)
Violin Enrichment: The Simplicity of Technique: Developing the Advanced Violinist from the Beginning (Sunday, July 20-Tuesday, July 22) Cathryn Lee (10 hour course)
Violin Teaching Strategies* (Sunday, July 20 – Tuesday, July 22) Mark Mutter
*Can be taken in conjunction with Violin Unit 2, 3, 4
Violin Unit 2 (Wednesday, July 23 -Sunday, July 27) Mark Mutter
Violin Unit 3 (Wednesday, July 23 -Sunday, July 27) Cathryn Lee
Violin Unit 4 (Wednesday, July 23 -Sunday, July 27) Charles Krigbaum
Teacher Course – The Courage to Make a Difference – The Business of Music (Wednesday, July 23 -Sunday, July 27) 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