Whether you're a brand-new teacher or a seasoned pro, Suzuki Unit 1 training will transform your teaching, deepen your impact, and reignite your love for guiding students—one Twinkle at a time.

🎻 Why Suzuki Teacher Training Might Just Be the Best Thing You Do This Year

Okay cello teachers, let’s talk.

You already know how to play your instrument—beautifully, expressively, confidently. You’ve spent years honing your craft, studying with inspiring mentors, and diving deep into the artistry of cello. So why take a Suzuki Unit 1 course?

Students benefit from their teacher’s Unit 1 Suzuki training through clear, age-appropriate guidance, stronger foundational skills, and a joyful, structured approach that sets them up for long-term success.

I used to wonder the exact same thing. Over 20 years ago, I was in your shoes, asking, “Why go through more training when I already know how to play?”

Here’s the secret: playing and teaching are two entirely different superpowers.

Knowing how to shift flawlessly or produce a gorgeous tone is amazing—but explaining how to get there to a six-year-old (or a forty-year-old!) in a way that’s fun, clear, and effective? That’s where the magic of Suzuki teacher training begins.

💡 It’s Not Just a Course—It’s a Transformational Experience

Suzuki Unit 1 is so much more than a method book walk-through. It’s a deep-dive into how children (and humans!) learn, how to nurture their musical growth step by step, and how to communicate with both students and their parents.

I took this course first with the legendary Alice Vierra and then again later with the remarkable Dr. Tanya Carey—because I learned so much the first time, I just had to come back for more. It gave me tools, perspective, and a fresh energy that I still carry into my teaching every day.

Whether you're stepping into your first teaching role (and want to skip the panic!) or you're a seasoned teacher (and ready to trade frustration for fresh inspiration), this Suzuki Unit 1 training will completely transform how you teach.

You’ll walk away with powerful tools and joyful strategies—from crafting the perfect bow hold for any age, to introducing the very first magical Twinkle, all the way to unlocking the expressive phrasing of Bach’s Minuets.

Get ready to reimagine your teaching from the inside out—and reignite your passion for helping students fall in love with the cello.

✨ What Else Do You Gain?

Glad you asked! Here are a few golden bonuses:

1. A Whole Community of Fellow Teachers

When you start Suzuki training, you’ll join the Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA)—a vibrant, worldwide network of teachers, mentors, and friends. Need inspiration? Hit a teaching wall? Looking for job leads or studio ideas? You’ve got people.

2. Ongoing Learning = Thriving Studio

SAA offers amazing resources to help you keep growing long after Unit 1 is done. New ideas, new tools, conferences, and journals—it’s like a year-round teaching recharge.

3. Career Opportunities

Want to train more? Present? Travel? Mentor? Build a multi-teacher studio? Suzuki training opens doors in all directions.

4. Eligibility Prep is Simple

Ready to get started? Checking your eligibility is the first easy step toward taking a Suzuki teacher training course—it’ll make everything smooth and stress-free from the start!

There is a quick audition requirement, but don’t worry—it’s totally manageable. Just be sure to submit your audition materials at least 10 days before the first day of the course.

Reading the following guidelines carefully will be super helpful as you prepare—it’ll walk you through everything step by step.

You’ve got this—and I’m cheering you on!

SAA Teacher Audition Guideline

🚀 Ready to Take the Leap?

This isn’t just a course. It’s your launchpad for becoming the kind of teacher that students remember forever—the one who helped them fall in love with music, grow with confidence, and experience joy every step of the way.

If you’re ready to deepen your teaching skills, energize your studio, and connect with a thriving community of passionate cello educators, join me for Suzuki Unit 1. Let's plant seeds of cello love that will grow for generations.

Let’s do this. You bring your cello—we’ll bring the magic. 🎶

June 21–28: Greater Washington Suzuki Institute LINK HERE

June 21–22: Online only
June 23–28: Choose either in-person or online format

July 6–13: North Texas Suzuki Institute LINK HERE

July 6–7: Online only
July 8–13: Choose either in-person or online format

If you are a student wishing to attend these institutes where I will be teaching, please note that the dates for students institutes are different-

June 23-28 The Greater Washington Suzuki Institute LINK HERE

July 8-13 North Texas Suzuki Institute LINK HERE

Twinkle to Bach: Transform Your Teaching with Suzuki Unit 1- 2025