Every Child Can (ECC) is a course that introduces the Suzuki Method, a teaching philosophy that's based on the idea that all children can develop their musical abilities. This course is offered to parents and teacher trainees alike, is not instrument-specific, and is a prerequisite for further teacher development offered by the Suzuki Association of the Americas. 

ECC training is required of all wishing to participate in Suzuki Teacher Training, however if you have completed the course in the past then it is optional. For those who plan to ONLY participate in ECC training, please see below for pricing/details.

Participants who plan to complete ECC training AND participate in a Suzuki Teacher Training course at UNT can add ECC through their Suzuki Teacher Training unit course registration form. ECC training will take place June 26.

Detailed information coming soon.

Suzuki Book 2 Teacher Training (Violin or Cello Unit 2) is an intensive, pedagogically focused course designed for teachers working with students transitioning into the intermediate stages of Suzuki study.

Offered in conjunction with the student institute, the training provides approximately 28 instructional hours led by registered Suzuki Teacher Trainers and includes extensive observation of master teachers in action. The course explores in depth the teaching points and learning sequences from Book 2 repertoire such as Witches' Dance, Two Grenadiers, and Lully Gavotte with emphasis on developing expanding bowing techniques (including the Viotti bow stroke), sixteenth-note passages, varied articulations (louré/portato), early shifting skills, and the introduction of vibrato and tonalization.

Throughout the training, instruction is firmly grounded in Suzuki philosophy, addressing how to nurture ability, maintain student motivation, and effectively engage parents at this critical stage of development. Building on the foundation of Every Child Can and Book 1 training, Unit 2 equips teachers with practical, adaptable strategies and a deeper musical understanding to confidently guide students through the technical and expressive demands of Suzuki Book 2.

This 10-hour pedagogy masterclass is designed to enhance teaching skills in a supportive, trust-based environment. Participants present their own work for feedback, gaining practical insights to improve effectiveness.

Teaching Strategies is a prerequisite for Unit 3 training.

Each participant will prepare and share video teaching segments at the level of their current pedagogy training. Using the SAA Pedagogy Descriptors, participants will practice the skills of observation and assessment to celebrate teaching successes and explore ways to become more effictive. 100% attendance and participation is required to receive course credit with the SAA.

Discussion Topics

1. Developing the skills and knowledge needed to effectively teach preschoolers, older beginners, and transfer students(book 1-2)
2. Strategic approaches to common challenges, including power struggles, motivation, and introducing advanced techniques 
3. Creating an inclusive, supportive environment where students can thrive and parents feel encouraged to actively engage 
4. Participant contributions: each teacher will share 1–2 teaching videos (5–10 minutes each) for group reflection and feedback 
5. Built-in reflection time: a two-week break between Day 2 and Day 3 to apply insights and deepen learning

All must be complete on your SAA profile before you can join the roster below:

• Active SAA Membership
• ECC (or Filosofia) and Unit 1
• Basic, Intermediate, or Comprehesnive Audition

Video Recordings:

• Each participant brings two recordings of 6-10 minutes each. At least one of the recordings should be of an individual lesson. In some situations, longer lesson clips may be shown.
• If a participant is not currently teaching individual lessons, they need to contact the trainer to set up an alternative, such as teaching a student from the trainer's studio, from another teacher's studio, or teaching an Institute student.

Recommended Criteria:

• Student working on Suzuki repertoire with the teacher actively teaching (i.e. more teaching thatn student just playing)
• Student playing from memory
• Student and teacher are in camer view, if possible, and parent is present
• If Teaching Strategies is incorporated in a Unit 2 course, the repertoire in the recording should be from Book 1
• Participants may bring any recording they choose. Some possible options are those that:

Participants may bring any recordings they choose. Some possiple options are those that:

• Show challenging situations
• Include a topic they are having trouble getting across
• Best repersent them as a teacher
• Show a group class
• Show an entire lesson (if time permits)

Charles Krigbaum is the founder and Director of the North Texas School of Talent Education in Plano, Texas. Charles has taught at workshops and Institutes throughout the United States, Canada, England, and Germany. He has been a registered Teacher Trainer for the SAA since 2014. Join his Suzuki Book 1A&1B teacher training course to focus on teaching fundamentals with excellence, and to envision how your own studio can become a nurturing environment to develop every student’s skills and abilities.

Through her Suzuki Book 1 A & B Cello Training course, Dr. Shu-yi Scott will walk you through a discovery journey to help you bring more fun and joy into your teaching, allowing you to form a better alliance with your students & parents, and ultimately make you a more effective teacher. Apply the principles of her Natural Approach to Cello to your teaching and your studio will thrive!

• $30 – Registration Fee
• $175 – Tuition
• $65 – Housing (optional; includes room and parking; private room with private bath)
  • $65 per additional night (early arrival and/or late departure) 
• $35 – Meal Plan (optional; lunch & dinner on June 26)
  • No option for additional meals. Those who require additional meals can pay with a credit or debit card in the dining hall or go off campus.  
• $5 – Commuter Parking Permit (optional) 

• $30 – Registration Fee
• $820 – Tuition
• $390 – Housing (optional; includes room and parking; private room with private bath)
  • $65 per additional night (early arrival only; we cannot accommodate late departure for this program) 
• $330 – Meal Plan (optional; first day lunch-last day lunch)
  • No option for additional meals. Those who require additional meals can pay with a credit or debit card in the dining hall or go off campus.  
• $35 – Commuter Parking Permit (optional) 

Adding ECC on June 26?

• $175 – Tuition
• $65 – Housing (optional; includes room and parking; private room with private bath)
  • $65 per additional night (early arrival only) 
• $35 – Meal Plan (optional; lunch & dinner on June 26)
  • No option for additional meals. Those who require additional meals can pay with a credit or debit card in the dining hall or go off campus.  
• $5 – Commuter Parking Permit (optional) 

• $30 – Registration Fee
• $570 – Tuition
• $260 – Housing (optional; includes room and parking; private room with private bath)
  • $65 per additional night (early arrival and/or late departure) 
• $230 – Meal Plan (optional; first day lunch-last day lunch)
  • No option for additional meals. Those who require additional meals can pay with a credit or debit card in the dining hall or go off campus.  
• $25 – Commuter Parking Permit (optional) 

• $30 – Registration Fee
• $570 – Tuition
• $260 – Housing (optional; includes room and parking; private room with private bath)
  • $65 per additional night (early arrival and/or late departure) 
• $230 – Meal Plan (optional; first day lunch-last day lunch)
  • No option for additional meals. Those who require additional meals can pay with a credit or debit card in the dining hall or go off campus.  
• $25 – Commuter Parking Permit (optional) 

• $30 – Registration Fee
• $320 – Tuition
• $130 – Housing (optional; includes room and parking; private room with private bath)
  • $65 per additional night (early arrival only; we cannot accommodate late departure for this program) 
• $120 – Meal Plan (optional; first day lunch-last day lunch)
  • No option for additional meals. Those who require additional meals can pay with a credit or debit card in the dining hall or go off campus.  
• $15 – Commuter Parking Permit (optional) 

• $30 – Registration Fee
• $320 – Tuition
• $65 – Housing (optional; includes room and parking; private room with private bath)
  • $65 per additional night (early arrival only; we cannot accommodate late departure for this program) 
• $70 – Meal Plan (optional; first day lunch-last day lunch)
  • No option for additional meals. Those who require additional meals can pay with a credit or debit card in the dining hall or go off campus.  
• $10 – Commuter Parking Permit (optional) 

• $30 – Registration Fee
• $750 – Tuition
• $390 – Housing (optional; includes room and parking; private room with private bath)
  • $65 per additional night (early arrival only; we cannot accommodate late departure for this program) 
• $330 – Meal Plan (optional; first day lunch-last day lunch)
  • No option for additional meals. Those who require additional meals can pay with a credit or debit card in the dining hall or go off campus.  
• $35 – Commuter Parking Permit (optional) 

• $30 – Registration Fee
• $750 – Tuition
• $325 – Housing (optional; includes room and parking; private room with private bath)
  • $65 per additional night (early arrival only; we cannot accommodate late departure for this program) 
• $280 – Meal Plan (optional; first day lunch-last day lunch)
  • No option for additional meals. Those who require additional meals can pay with a credit or debit card in the dining hall or go off campus.  
• $30 – Commuter Parking Permit (optional) 

To register, visit https://app.getacceptd.com/untmusicworkshops. Begin by selecting your Area (Strings) and Program (Suzuki Teacher Training - Every Child Can Training ONLY). For technical questions, please visit the Acceptd Help Desk.

Registration Deadline

• June 1, 2026

Registration Policy

• Payment is due in full at the time of registration.
• Participants must be at least 18 years of age to participate.
• Enrollment is limited.
  • If program is full, email to be placed on the waitlist – music.camps@unt.edu. 

BEFORE completing registration for the UNT Suzuki Teacher Training, you must complete your registration with Suzuki Association of the Americas.

There is a required $65 audition fee with SAA. You must complete both SAA's and UNT's registration to participate in and recieve credit for training. Click here for instructions on how to complete the SAA registration.

To register for the UNT Suzuki Teacher Training, visit https://app.getacceptd.com/untmusicworkshops. Begin by selecting your Area (Strings) and Program (Suzuki Teacher Training at UNT - Instrument Unit 1/Instrument Unit 2/Instrument Teaching Strategies/Instrument Unit 2 & Teaching Strategies). For technical questions, please visit the Acceptd Help Desk.

UNT Registration Deadline

• June 1, 2026

UNT Registration Policy

• Payment is due in full at the time of registration.
• Participants must be at least 18 years of age to participate.
• Enrollment is limited.
  • If program is full, email to be placed on the waitlist – music.camps@unt.edu.  

• This is instrument-specific unit training. Participants must complete Every Child Can (ECC) training prior to or during Suzuki Teacher Training. 

• Requested by May 15, 2026 – Full refund less $30 administrative fee 
• Requested by June 1, 2026 – Full refund less $55 administrative fee
  • We are unable to process refunds requested after June 1, 2026. No refunds will be provided should a participant be dismissed for violating UNT policy or program rules provided on the first day. 

• Requested by May 15, 2026 – Full refund less $130 administrative fee
• Requested by June 1, 2026 – Full refund less $230 administrative fee
  • We are unable to process refunds requested after June 1, 2026.
  • No refunds will be provided should a participant be dismissed for violating UNT policy or program rules provided on the first day.