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 1
Dr. Alice Ann O’Neill
July 26 – Aug 17, 2025
28 class hours + 15 hours of observations
Hybrid or Online
Participants must be SAA members, pass an audition, and complete Every Child Can! or Filosofía 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-1-20/
Cello Unit 4
Blake Brasch
Aug 4-8, 2025
15 class hours + 8 hours observation
Hybrid 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-4-7/
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!