Suzuki piano Teacher training

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Aubrey Faith-Slaker offers comprehensive teacher training in the Suzuki Method of Piano study through immersive apprenticeship programs and online courses. Local groups meet regularly for in-depth, extended training, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Online courses are weekly, conducted over Zoom, and offer a personal and comfortable learning experience from the convenience of your home or studio. Upon completion of all course requirements, participants’ training will be registered with the Suzuki Association of the Americas. Additional information, including SAA Teacher Training guidelines, can be viewed on the SAA website.

Aubrey also provides personalized, one-on-one lessons on all pedagogical topics. Contact her to inquire or request a session.

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Next Course:

Teaching Strategies: Suzuki Piano

How we teach is just as important as what we teach. In this course, Suzuki piano teachers will reflect on their own teaching through observation, intentional language, and strategic lesson planning.

Each participant will share videos of their own teaching in a warm, supportive environment where we learn from one another. Together, we’ll explore pacing, sequencing, and communication strategies that promote self-regulated learning, joyful music-making, and strong parent partnerships. Teachers will leave with practical tools and renewed inspiration for their studio work.

Course Details:

Thursdays, 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM Chicago Time
April 24 - May 16
$275, Online via Zoom
Course Credited through the Suzuki Association of the Americas


courses and Events 2024-2025

  • Piano Book 1 Online.

    • Thursdays 10:30am - 1:30pm Central. September 19 - November 21. Hosted by the Music Institute of Chicago. Click for Details.

  • el triángulo suzuki en Práctica

    • An Enrichment Course taught in Spanish: Oaxaca, Mexico, December 8 & 9

  • Teaching Transfer Students in Books 1, 2, & 3 online

    • Thursdays 10:30am-1:30pm Central. January 16 - February 13.

  • Teaching strategies online

    • Thursdays 10:30am - 1pm Central. April 24 - May 15.

  • Seamless Transitions: Strategies for Integrating Transfer Students in Piano Studios

    • National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy, Online, June 7, 4pm Central.

  • piano book 2 online

    • Sunday, June 29 - Thursday, July 3. 10:30am - 1:30pm Central. Hosted by the Chicago Suzuki Institute and the Music Institute of Chicago. Click for Details.

Stay tuned for Piano Book 5 next school year! (Possibly Book 6 if we have the interest.)

Teacher Resources

Suzuki Association Pedagogy Descriptors

Further and more specific resources for Suzuki teachers may be found on my resources page.

Suzuki Piano Group Class Activity on Allegretto 1.

Honeybee Lesson with Amy.

Variations A & B with Toby, age three.

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