Teacher Training Core Courses

COURSES FOR VIOLIN

All courses are in-person on the Ithaca College campus unless otherwise noted. 

Daily schedule for core courses: 8 am- 2:30 pm with a break from 12-1:30 for lunch. Additional evening hours may be requested by Teacher Trainers.

Every Child Can!
Instructor: Christie Felsing

Come start your Suzuki journey by exploring the Suzuki philosophy and method in detail! This cross-instrument course launches one’s training within the Suzuki sequence and is required for Unit 1 courses.

Dates: June 29- June 30, 2025

Violin Unit 1
Instructor: Christie Felsing

Join us at Ithaca Suzuki Institute for a deep-dive into Book 1, its philosophy, and core curriculum! Our 9-day course is spread out over two weeks to allow for extra time and exposure to the full Suzuki experience! Open to first-time participants and those who want a full review!

Dates: July 1- July 11, 2025

Violin Unit 2
Instructor: Judy Bossuat-Gallic

Dates: July 7- July 11, 2025

Violin Teaching Strategies

Instructor: Teri Einfeldt

Dates: July 1 - July 5, 2025

COURSES FOR CELLO

Every Child Can!
Instructor: Christie Felsing

Come start your Suzuki journey by exploring the Suzuki philosophy and method in detail! This cross-instrument course launches one’s training within the Suzuki sequence and is required for Unit 1 courses.

Dates: June 29 - June 30, 2025

Cello Practicum
Instructor: Nancy Hair

Dates: July 1- July 11, 2025

Please see the Supplemental and Enrichment Courses Page for additional course offerings!

General Information and Requirements

Daily sessions include lectures, repertoire study, technical study, observation of and the Suzuki Student Institute, and informal chamber music. The schedule is intensive and may include some evening sessions.

  • All participants are expected to prepare the music in the books to be studied to the point of fluent performance—preferably from memory. Additionally, participants should be conversant with the ideas presented in Suzuki's Nurtured by Love.
  • All participants will be performing in class and are expected to provide their own instruments.
  • Please note that 100% attendance is required.
  • Each In Person Core and Supplemental course has a maximum capacity of 15 participants. Every Child Can! (in person) has a maximum capacity of 30 participants. 
  • Each Online Core and Supplemental course has a maximum capacity of 10 participants. Every Child Can! (online) has a limit of 15 participants.