2026 Sessions
For Suzuki Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, and Piano
Session 1:
June 14 – 17
Session 2:
June 18 – 21
Cello Book 1
(June 13-21)
$720
Beth Goldstein-McKee, Instructor
Cello Book 2
(June 13-17)
$465
Stephanie Hunt, Instructor
Violin Book 1
(June 13-21)
$720
Kristin Jutras, Ohio
Violin Book 2
(June 13-17)
$465
Pat D'Ercole, Instructor
Violin Book 3
(June 13-17)
$465
Vera McCoy-Sulentic, Illinois
Violin Book 4
(June 17-21)
$465
Vera McCoy-Sulentic, Illinois
Teaching Strategies
In addition to this 10-hour course, participants will be allowed to observe classes throughout the camp at no additional cost.
(June 18-21)
$300
Stephanie Hunt, Instructor - Cello
Pat D'Ercole, Instructor - Violin
Applicants must take ECC, Book 1, Book 2, Teaching Strategies, and Book 3 in order. Applicants must be current members of SAA. Following Book 3, classes do not have to be taken in order. To qualify as a participant in Book 1 teacher training, applicants must, in addition to completing the ECC course, submit a video audition of specified repertoire to the SAA no later than mid-May. Complete information regarding the audition is available at the SAA Website.
Workshop participants should prepare the repertoire to be studied at a performance level. Memorization is required for all Book 1 classes. Participants should be conversant with the ideas presented in Dr. Suzuki’s “Nurtured by Love.”
Check-in Times
- Cello Books 1 & 2 and Violin Books 1-3 check-in by 2:00pm on Saturday June 13. Classes begin at 3:00 pm.
- Violin Book 4 check-in by 2:00pm on Wednesday June 17. Classes begin at 3:00 pm.
- Teaching Strategies is 8:30-10:45 on Thursday, June 18. Classes begin at 1:00 pm.
Classes end by 3pm on the last day. 100% attendance is required for registering any course with the SAA.
All teacher training course fees include meals and shared housing. Scholarships are available for Teacher Trainees. For requirements and application, visit Scholarships.
