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Suzuki Teacher Training at UNT

July 6 - July 13, 2025 (ECC begins on July 5, see below for details)
About the Training

Running in conjunction with the student institute, we will offer teacher training for adult professionals. 

The Suzuki Institute offers 8 days of teacher instruction and training from qualified registered Suzuki instructors, focusing on Book 1A & 1B. Learning from various perspectives and styles at the Institute provides a rich, multi-faceted, and inspiring experience for students, parents, and teachers! With 28 instructional hours and limitless possibilities to observe master teachers in action, aspiring teachers will have the opportunity to hone their craft and learn how to bring fun and adaptability to their teaching!

For teacher development this year, we are offering Unit 1 courses in violin and cello, which give a foundational understanding of the Suzuki Method and walk through the teaching points of each piece included in Book 1. These will be presented and contextualized within the Suzuki Method and Philosophy by the Teacher Trainer leading the course. 

Training will begin at 2:00pm on July 6 and conclude by 2:00pm on July 13. Participants have the option to arrive a day early and/or depart a day late for an additional fee, if needed. 

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

Participants who plan to complete Every Child Can (ECC) training during Suzuki Teacher Training at UNT can add that training through this registration form. ECC training will take place July 5-6.

Faculty

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.

Tuition & Fees
  • $30 – Registration Fee
  • $750 – Tuition
  • $520 – Housing (optional; includes room and parking; private room with private bath)
    • $65 additional night (early arrival and/or late departure)
      • If you are doing ECC training as well as Unit Training, you must select early arrival. 
  • $250 – Meal Plan (optional; first day lunch-last day lunch)
    • No option for additional meals. Those who require extra nights of housing or are participating in ECC training can pay with cash or card in the dining hall or go off campus.  
  • $50 – Commuter Parking Permit (optional)
  • $155 – Every Child Can Training (optional)
    • Participants must complete ECC training prior to or during Suzuki Teacher Training at UNT – Unit Training. 
Registration Information

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 - Cello Unit Training or  Violin Unit Training). For technical questions, please visit the Acceptd Help Desk.

UNT Registration Deadline

  • June 9, 2025

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.
  • This is instrument-specific unit training. Participants must complete Every Child Can (ECC) training prior to or during Suzuki Teacher Training. 
Refund Policy
  • Requested by May 19, 2025 – Full refund less $130 ($30 registration fee + $100 administrative fee)
  • Requested by June 9, 2025 – Full refund less $230 ($30 registration fee + $100 administrative fee)
    • We are unable to process refunds requested after June 9, 2025.
    • No refunds will be provided should a participant be dismissed for violating UNT policy or program rules provided on the first day. 
Sample Schedule
  7/5 7/6
9:00am ECC Teacher Training X
10:00am ↓ ECC Teacher Training
11:00am ↓ ↓
12:00pm Lunch Lunch
1:00pm ↓ ↓
2:00pm ECC Teacher Training *Start  of Unit 1 Teacher Training
3:00pm ↓ ↓
4:00pm ↓ ↓

Additional questions? Please contact us at music.camps@unt.edu or (940) 369-6541.