Suzuki Summer Institute
Suzuki Guitar & Piano Institute
July 24-28, 2023
The Suzuki Institute offers masterclasses, group classes and performance opportunities for piano and guitar students, as well as training sessions for teachers. Students experience musical growth through stimulating teaching from our excellent faculty, the motivating presence of their peers and the nurturing support of their parents. The inspiration of the week can invigorate the musical studies of the children throughout the year.
Who may attend?
- Suzuki piano and guitar students of all ages. Students must have completed the Twinkle Variations.
- Students under 12 must attend with a parent or responsible adult.
- Classes will include 3-5 of the below offerings:
- Instrument Specific Applied Study
- Guitar Ensemble
- Theory/Reading Skills
- Music History, Composition
- Improvisation
- Master Classes
- Performance classes
- Suzuki Group
- Movement classes
Student Classes
In-Person
- Half Day Suzuki Guitar Book 1 – Ages 6 and under – 3 classes per day – $300
- Full Day Suzuki Guitar Book 1 and above – Ages 6 and up – 5 classes per day – $535
- Half Day Advanced Suzuki Guitar Book 4 and above – High School and up – 3 classes per day – $300
- Half Day Suzuki Piano Book 1 – Age 6 and under – 3 classes per day – $300
- Full Day Suzuki Piano Book 1 and up, Ages 6 and older – 5 classes per day – $535
- Half Day Suzuki Advanced Piano Book 5 and up – High School (9-12) 3 classes per day – $300
Registration Deadline: June 25, 2023
After June 25 we will accept late registrations if space is available. No refunds after July 10, 2023
Course Cancellations
MacPhail may cancel classes if enrollment is insufficient. Please enroll by June 25 so that we do not cancel a course you would like to take. If a course is canceled due to insufficient enrollment, you will be notified by June 26. If you chose to purchase a non-refundable plane ticket before June 26, MacPhail will not be liable.
- Three class will be scheduled between 9:00-12:00, Mon-Thurs.
- Friday will include morning recitals and classes and an afternoon recital
- Students will have a masterclass, group class and an enrichment class
- This program is in-person
- Maximum 8
- Five classes will be scheduled between 9:00am-4:00pm + reserved practice time, Mon-Thurs
- Friday will include morning recitals and classes and an afternoon recital
- Students will have a masterclass, group class and 3 enrichment classes
- This program is in-person
- Maximum 16
- Three class will be scheduled between 1:00-4:00 Mon-Thurs
- Friday will include morning classes and recitals and an afternoon recital.
- Students will have a masterclass, an ensemble class and an enrichment class
- This program is in-person
- Maximum 6
- Three class will be scheduled between 9:00-12:00, Mon-Thurs
- Friday will include morning recitals and classes and an afternoon recital
- Students will have a masterclass, group class and an enrichment class
- This program is in-person
- Maximum 8
- Five classes will be scheduled between 9:00am-4:00pm + reserved practice time, Mon-Thurs
- Friday will include morning recitals and classes and an afternoon recital
- Students will have a masterclass, group class and 3 enrichment classes
- This program is in-person
- Maximum 25
- Three class will be scheduled between 1:00pm-4:00pm, Mon-Thurs
- Friday there will be both morning and afternoon recitals
- Students will have a masterclass, a performance class and an enrichment class
- This program is in-person
- Maximum 6
Teacher Training Programs
For teachers who have completed ECC, Book 1 and Book 2 and have a current Suzuki studio.
Sunday, July 23, 2-6 p.m. CT
Monday-Thursday, July 24-27 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday July 28, 9a.m.-12:00pm CT Includes required observations
Trainees may participate on-line or in-person.
- Teacher training courses include 15 hours of instruction plus 8 hours of observation
- All course participants are asked to prepare the repertoire to be studied to the point of fluent performance
- Memorization is not required but is recommended
- Participants should read, or re-read, Dr. Suzuki’s Nurtured by Love
- For all training courses, 100% attendance is mandatory
- All participants will be performing in class
- No videotaping of classes is allowed
- Teacher can choose in-person or online
For teachers who have completed ECC, Book 1 and Book 2 and have a current Suzuki studio.
Monday-Thursday, July 24-27 4pm-8pm CT. Observations between 10:00am-4:00pm CT
Trainees may participate on-line or in-person.
- Teacher training courses include 15 hours of instruction plus 8 hours of observation
- All course participants are asked to prepare the repertoire to be studied to the point of fluent performance
- Memorization is not required but is recommended
- Participants should read, or re-read, Dr. Suzuki’s Nurtured by Love
- For all training courses, 100% attendance is mandatory
- All participants will be performing in class
- No videotaping of classes is allowed
- Teacher can choose in-person or online
Piano Teacher Enrichment – Suzanne Greer – The Magic of the Pedals: Strategies for teaching pedal technique from the start and beyond
This class will explore ways to introduce our beginning students to the “soul” of the piano as well as developing the discerning ear in intermediate and advanced students. Ideas for repertoire and method books will be discussed along with how to incorporate the pedals in our early Suzuki pieces to create beautiful tone, color and artistry. Resources for teaching young beginners, such as pedal extenders, will be given.
