Ready to enhance your teaching toolkit and refine your skils?
Gain new ideas and hands-on experience in Cello Unit 1 or Unit 4.
You can attend in person during JSSI or you can attend online only.
Cello Unit 2
Dr. Alice Ann O’Neill
Aug 2 – 7, 2026
15 class hours + 8 hours of observations
Dual-Delivery: In Person or Online
Participants must be SAA members, pass an audition, and complete Cello Unit 1 to join the SAA roster and earn the course credential.
Get all the details and enroll on the SAA website:
https://suzukiassociation.org/event/cello-unit-2-16/
Cello Unit 5
Blake Brasch
Aug 2 – 7, 2026
15 class hours + 8 hours of observations
Dual-Delivery: In Person or Online
Participants must be SAA members and already have completed Cello Unit 3 to join the SAA roster and earn the course credential.
Get all the details and enroll on the SAA website:
https://suzukiassociation.org/event/cello-unit-5-8/
Cello Teaching Strategies
Dr. Alice Ann O’Neill
Aug 3 – 7, 2026
10 class hours
Dual-Delivery: In Person or Online
Participants must be SAA members, pass an audition, and complete Cello Unit 1 to join the SAA roster and earn the course credential. The schedule allows concurrent enrollment in Cello Unit 2 or Cello Unit 5.
Get all the details and enroll on the SAA website:
https://suzukiassociation.org/event/cello-teaching-strategies-10/
Blake Brasch and Dr. Alice Ann O’Neill are inspiring cellists and master Suzuki teachers
with decades of experience teaching children, their parents, and cello teachers.
Join us this summer and..
• Hone your teaching skills
• Increase your visibility and standing in the Suzuki community
• Forge lasting relationships with colleagues and Suzuki mentors
• Experience the magic of Japan-Seattle Suzuki Institute
This season’s institute will be in-person with online training options
…so enjoy the convenience of online training hours AND the benefit of hands-on experience with our great mentors!
Registration includes:
• All class hours plus access to all student classes for observation purposes and online observation opportunities
• Attendance at our inspiring Honors Recitals
• Admission to all performances featuring Young Artist faculty:
Amy Barston, cello, Elisa Barston, violin, and Amber Archibald-Sešek, viola
• Participation in our Parent Talks
Take the first step or continue your training journey!