CSI - Piano Teacher Training, Unit 1 with Caroline Fraser
CSI - Piano Teacher Training, Unit 2 with Aubrey Faith-Slaker
CSI - Violin Teacher Training, Unit 4 with Susan McDonald
The Chicago Suzuki Institute is a "laboratory" for the study of the teaching methods of Dr. Shinichi Suzuki. Prospective teachers as well as experienced teachers will find opportunities to develop and refine the art and craft of teaching through short-term courses approved by the Suzuki Association of the Americas and taught by internationally acclaimed educators.
early registration deadline: May 1, 2025
Beginning May 2, tuition rates will increase for all unit levels by $30. Rolling admission will continue until the courses reach capacity or the course begins.
The following Suzuki Teacher Training courses will be offered online through CSI this summer:
Piano Teacher Training Courses
UNIT 1 with Caroline Fraser: Hybrid (online and in-person at Winnetka campus, 300 Green Bay Rd)
June 26-27, June 29-July 4, & August 24, 2025
June 26-27: 2:00 - 4:30 PM & 5:30 - 8:00 PM (CDT, Online)
June 29 - July 3: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 1:30 - 3:30 PM (CDT, In-Person)
July 4: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (CDT, In-Person)
August 24, 2:00 - 6:00 PM (CDT, Online)
UNIT 2 with Aubrey Faith-Slaker: Online
June 29 - July 3, 2025 | 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM (CDT)
Violin Teacher Training Course
UNIT 4 with Susan McDonald: Online
June 30 - July 4, 2025 | 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM (CDT)
100% attendance is required for registration of the SAA courses and registrants are responsible for meeting any SAA pre-requisites.
Participants also need to register with the SAA on the SAA website: please select the course you're taking and add your name to the roster.
Administrative Director: Blake Brasch
Assistant Director: Aaron Kaplan
Artistic Director: Avi Friedlander
Email: csi@musicinst.org
Phone: 847.448.8321 {to leave a voicemail}