Teacher Training
Suzuki Teacher Training 2026-2027
UPCOMING COURSES
Piano Unit 6 - Sachiko Isihara
Thursdays, 10am-1:15pm
10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3
Tuition: $623 due by 10/13
$30 early bird discount by 10/1; Late registration fee = $50
Prerequisites: ECC + Piano Units 1-5 + passed Comprehensive Audition
Book 6 pieces must be learned (ideally memorized) and played fluently. Ample time should be allocated for video observations, homework, and practicing pedagogic points.
Piano Unit 1 - Blancamaria Montecinos
Mondays, 10am-1:15pm
11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 1/4, 1/11, 1/25, 2/1
Tuition: $973 due by 10/19
$30 early bird discount by 10/1; Late registration fee = $50
Prerequisites: Every Child Can! + passed Basic Audition
Book 1 pieces must be learned, memorized, and played fluently. Ample time should be allocated for video observations, homework, and practicing pedagogic points.
Piano Unit 2 - Blancamaria Montecinos
Mondays, 10am-1:15pm
3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29
Tuition: $598 due by 2/19
$30 early bird discount by 2/8; Late registration fee = $50
Prerequisites: ECC + Piano Unit 1 + passed Basic Audition
Book 2 pieces must be learned, memorized, and played fluently. Ample time should be allocated for video observations, homework, and practicing pedagogic points.
Piano Unit 7 - Sachiko Isihara
Thursdays, 10am-1:15pm
3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/29
Tuition: $643 due by 3/1
$30 early bird discount by 2/18; Late registration fee = $50
Prerequisites: ECC + Piano Units 1-6 + passed Comprehensive Audition
Book 7 pieces must be learned (ideally memorized) and played fluently. Ample time should be allocated for video observations, homework, and practicing pedagogic points.
Piano Teaching Strategies - Blancamaria Montecinos
Mondays, 10am-1:30pm
4/26, 5/3, 5/10
Tuition: $283 due by 4/16
$30 early bird discount by 4/5; Late registration fee = $50
Prerequisites: ECC + Piano Unit 1 + passed Basic Audition
Participants should provide two 6-10 minute videos of themselves teaching Book 1 students.
Pre-piano: The First Approach - Blancamaria Montecinos
Tuesday-Friday, April 20-23, 10am-1:30pm
In-person at the Suzuki School of Newton
Tuition: $443 due by 4/9
$30 early bird discount by 4/5; Late registration fee = $50
Prerequisites: ECC + Piano Unit 1 + passed Basic Audition
Register for multiple trainings to receive a $100 discount on tuition!
IMPORTANT:
Unless otherwise stated, classes are hybrid: students may join in-person or via Zoom. All Zoom participants must have a working internet connection, camera, and microphone.
Participants must also register through the SAA website. This is usually accompanied by a registration fee of $20-35.
In order to achieve certification, students must have 100% attendance and be registered with the Suzuki Association of the Americas.
You will be contacted by phone or email for payment. The $48 registration fee (included) is non-refundable. 100% of tuition will be refunded with written notification by the registration deadline. 50% of tuition will be refunded with written notification before the first class. No refunds after the start of the course.
For questions please email suzukinewton@gmail.com or call 617-964-4522.
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