Become a member of the Suzuki Association of the Americas as an Active Member
Take the prerequisite "Every Child Can!" Course
Submit an Audition Video at least 8 weeks before your desired course begins. (this requirement Is currently optional for Unit 1)
Begin your Unit Training Courses: 1, 2, 3, Strategies
Questions? Please email scsi@suzukiacademycolumbia.org
To register, complete these steps:
1. Sign up to be a member of the Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) if you aren’t already a member
2. Submit an audition and receive approval. Audition requirements can be found here
*As part of a pilot program In 2026, the SAA is highly encouraging, but not requiring, an audition for Unit 1 training.
3. Register for the course on the SAA website:
https://suzukiassociation.org/event/violin-viola-unit-1-4/
We also recommend reading the SAA requirements for teacher workshop participants so you know what is expected.
Teacher Training Course with Kristin Jutras
28 hours of instruction, plus 15 hours of observation
Cost: $600 + $35 SAA course fee
Every Child Can! (ECC) is a prerequisite for Unit 1
April 15: Registration Deadline
Course Schedule
This course will be a hybrid format:
May 15-17 will be held in-person at Suzuki Academy of Columbia
June 5-8, July 26 will be held online
In person:
Friday, May 15: 6:00 - 9:00pm EDT
Saturday May 16: 9:00am - 12:00pm, 1:30 - 3:30pm EDT
Sunday May 17: 9:00am - 12:00pm, 1:30 - 3:30pm EDT
Online:
Friday June 5: 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Saturday June 6: 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Monday June 8: 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Tuesday June 9: 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Sunday July 26: 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
In Person classes will be held at:
Suzuki Academy of Columbia
400 State St.
West Columbia, SC 29169
Please email scsi@suzukiacademycolumbia.org If you have any questions!