SAA Violin Teacher Training

Would you like to be a Suzuki Violin Teacher?

Are you a trained, professional violinist?
Are you eager to share your love of music with young children?
Do you value beautiful tone quality and excellent technique from the start?
Do you seek to encourage, nurture, and build up your students, their families, your colleagues and your programs?

If so, Suzuki teaching might just be a good fit for you!

Jenna Potts is a registered Teacher Trainer with the Suzuki Association of the Americas. Any Unit Training, Enrichment Courses, or Supplementary Courses you complete under her guidance may be registered through the SAA.

Upcoming Teacher Courses

Suzuki Violin Unit 1 (Book 1) $800 USD
Online, via Zoom
Sun, Sept 29 8:30a-12p Eastern Time
Sun, Oct 6 8:30a-12p Eastern Time
Sun, Oct 20 8:30a-12p Eastern Time
Sun, Oct 27 8:30a-12p Eastern Time
Sun, Nov 3 8:30a-12p Eastern Time
Sun, Nov 10 8:30a-12p Eastern Time
Sun, Nov 17 8:30a-12p Eastern Time
Sun, Nov 24 8:30a-12p Eastern Time
*Pre-reqs: "Every Child Can," Active SAA Membership, Basic, Intermediate OR Comprehensive audition: "Passed"

Suzuki Violin Unit 2 (Book 2) $425 USD + $15 SAA Course Registration Fee
Online, via Zoom
Fri, Sept 6 9:30-12:30 Eastern Time
Fri, Sept 13 9:30-12:30 Eastern Time
Fri, Sept 20 9:30-12:30 Eastern Time
Fri, Sept 27 9:30-12:30 Eastern Time
Fri, Oct 4 9:30-12:30 Eastern Time
COURSE FULL. Please contact jennalpotts@gmail.com to be put on the waitlist.

Suzuki Violin Unit 3 (Book 3) $425 USD + $15 SAA Course Registration Fee
Online, via Zoom
Fri, Oct 11 9:30-12:30 Eastern Time
Fri, Oct 18 9:30-12:30 Eastern Time
Fri, Oct 25 9:30-12:30 Eastern Time
Fri, Nov 1 9:30-12:30 Eastern Time
Fri, Nov 8 9:30-12:30 Eastern Time

Suzuki Violin Unit 4 (Book4) $425 USD + $15 SAA Course Registration Fee
Online, via Zoom
Fri, Nov 15 9:30-12:30 Eastern Time
Fri, Nov 22 9:30-12:30 Eastern Time
Fri, Dec 6 9:30-12:30 Eastern Time
Fri, Dec 13 9:30-12:30 Eastern Time
Fri, Dec 20 9:30-12:30 Eastern Time
Learn more about the course and requirements here
*Pre-reqs: "Every Child Can," Violin Unit 1, 2 & 3, Active SAA Membership
**Email jennalpotts@gmail.com to register for the course

Suzuki Violin Unit 1 (Book1) $800 USD + $15 SAA Course Registration Fee
Online, via Zoom
A solid foundation created at the beginning of study sets a student up for a beautiful trajectory going forward! Learn how to capitalize on a young child's natural thirst for learning as you help them establish solid technique in a joyful environment.

Fri, Dec 27 8:30a-12:00 Eastern Time
Sat, Dec 28 8:30a-12:00 Eastern Time
Sun, Dec 29 8:30a-12:00 Eastern Time
Mon, Dec 30 8:30a-12:00 Eastern Time
Tues, Dec 31 8:30a-12:00 Eastern Time
Wed, Jan 1 8:30a-12:00 Eastern Time
Thurs, Jan 2 8:30a-12:00 Eastern Time
Fri, Jan 3 8:30a-12:00 Eastern Time

Registration will be available in Oct, 2024

Suzuki Violin Unit 5 (Book5) $425 USD + $15 SAA Course Registration Fee
Online, via Zoom
Fri, Jan 10 9:00-12:00 Eastern Time
Fri, Jan 17 9:00-12:00 Eastern Time
Fri, Jan 24 9:00-12:00 Eastern Time
Fri, Jan 31 9:00-12:00 Eastern Time
Fri, Feb 5 9:00-12:00 Eastern Time
Learn more about the course and requirements here
*Pre-reqs: "Every Child Can," Violin Unit 1, 2 & 3, Active SAA Membership
**Email jennalpotts@gmail.com to register for the course

Suzuki Violin Unit 6 (Book6) $425 USD + $15 SAA Course Registration Fee
Online, via Zoom
Fri, Feb 14 9:00-12:00 Eastern Time
Fri, Feb 28 9:00-12:00 Eastern Time
Fri, Mar 7 9:00-12:00 Eastern Time
Fri, Mar 14 9:00-12:00 Eastern Time
Fri, Mar 28 9:00-12:00 Eastern Time
Learn more about the course and requirements here
*Pre-reqs: "Every Child Can," Violin Unit 1, 2 & 3, Active SAA Membership
**Email jennalpotts@gmail.com to register for the course

Suzuki Violin Unit 7 (Book7) $425 USD + $15 SAA Course Registration Fee
Online, via Zoom
Fri, Apr 4 9:00-12:00 Eastern Time
Fri, Apr 11 9:00-12:00 Eastern Time
Fri, Apr 18 9:00-12:00 Eastern Time
Fri, May 2 9:00-12:00 Eastern Time
Fri, May 9 9:00-12:00 Eastern Time
Learn more about the course and requirements here
*Pre-reqs: "Every Child Can," Violin Unit 1, 2 & 3, Active SAA Membership
**Email jennalpotts@gmail.com to register for the course

Courses Available Upon Request:

The Suzuki Ear: from Pre-Twinkle to Eccles $30 Thurs, Sept 19 9:30a-11:30a
($15 if you have previously taken an SAA Unit Course with PVS)
Online, via Zoom
Would you like for your students to learn to listen to themselves in more discerning ways? Learn how the Suzuki ideal of learning by ear in the beginning steps sets the stage for your students to have strong aural sensitivity to pitch, tone quality, and musical expression through all levels of their studies.

*Geared toward the Suzuki teacher, but open to all string teachers!

Developing Vibrato: from Handel's Chorus to Mozart $30 Thurs, Oct 24 9:30a-11:30a
($15 if you have previously taken an SAA Unit Course with PVS)
Online, via Zoom
Learn how to help your students develop beautiful vibrato with ease of motion and variation in color and speed.
*Geared toward the Suzuki teacher, but open to all string teachers!

Higher, Faster...Easier! Scales for Violinists   $30 Thurs, Nov 14 9:30a-11:30a
($15 if you have previously taken an SAA Unit Course with PVS)
Online, via Zoom
Scales can be easy, and perhaps even fun! Help your students easily develop the technique they need for fluid shifting, rapid finger action, and comfort over the entire fingerboard.

This class covers how to easily teach scales from the beginner level with 1 octave scales through to an advanced player with a Flesch-style routine with scales, arpeggios, and double stops. Taught from a Suzuki perspective, but applicable to all violin teachers.

Violin Practicum Taught upon request
Online, via Zoom
Learn more about the course and requirements HERE.