Intermountain Suzuki Strings Institute 2019

I'm excited to announce that I have been invited to be on the faculty of the 2019 Intermountain Suzuki Strings Institute! I would love to have YOU (my students!) join me at this amazing week-long institute! 

We'll have a chance to hear guest artists violinist, William Hagen, cellist, Alice Yoo and the Fry Street Quartet at evening performances through out the week. 

Institute dates: June 17-22. 2019

Early-bird Registration Deadline: Mar. 1, 2019
Follow the Facebook page (Intermountain Suzuki String Institute) for a chance to win $50 off your ISSI 2019 registration. 

2019 Tuition Price List

Family Registration Fee $50 (discounted to $25 before March 1st)

$525 (January-April 1st) or $600 (After April 1st) - Lower Suzuki Books (Violin Books 1-3, Viola Books 1-2 and Cello Books 1-2)

$590 (January-April 1st) or $670 (After April 1st if space is available) - Upper Suzuki Books (Violin Books 4-8, Viola Books 3-5, Cello Books 3-6)

$610 (January-April 1st) or $690 (After April 1st if space is available) - Advanced String Camp (Violin beyond book 8, Viola beyond book 5, Cello beyond book 6)

$885 (January-April 1st) or $960 (After April 1st if space is available) - Chamber Days with the Fry Street Quartet

$200 (January-April 1st) or $280 (After April 1st) - Twinkle Curriculum (for those not beyond the Twinkles by institute)

$75 per Student Enrichment Class

More info HERE (Click on the INFORMATION tab).

What is a typical day like?

Summer Institutes and Music Camps

I encourage all students to attend a summer workshop/institute! Here are a few going on this summer. Several students are already registered for ISSI, Bryce Music Camp and the Jenny Oaks Baker workshops! If you can't go this year save and plan for next year!

Intermountain Suzuki String Institute (ISSI)

Early Bird Registration deadline Mar. 10, 2016; Final Registration deadline April 1, 2016

The Intermountain Suzuki String Institute and Advanced String Camp are renowned for the extremely high level of students that attend, allowing us to attract a prestigious and highly qualified faculty.

Student Programs

$500 - Lower Suzuki Books (Violin Books 1-3, Viola Books 1-2 and Cello Books 1-2)

$560 - Upper Suzuki Books (Violin Books 4-8, Viola Books 3-5, Cello Books 3-6)

$580 - Advanced String Camp (Violin beyond book 8, Viola beyond book 5, Cello beyond book 6)

$840 - Fry Street Days: An Intensive Chamber Experience (NEW PRICE includes June 11-20 program)

$190 - Twinkle Curriculum (for those not beyond the Twinkles by institute)

$75 per Student Enrichment Class

Bryce Canyon Music Camp

Early Bird Deadline April 10, 2016; Registration Deadline May 1, 2016

The 6th Annual Bryce Canyon Music Camp will be June 6-10, 2016

Bryce Canyon Music Camp provides an opportunity for students to receive lessons, individually and in groups, providing motivation and reinforcement for their normal study at home.

Our goals are to promote the joy of music and the thrill of accomplishment, to help parents and students improve their working relationships, and to inspire all who attend with the strength of Dr. Suzuki’s vision. Student preparation is a critical component of a successful experience.

We hope that you allow for a little time to enjoy beautiful Bryce Canyon and the surrounding area while you are here. Be sure to visit our Attractions page to learn more about our uniquely scenic attractions. See you this summer in beautiful Southern Utah.

Jenny Oaks Baker Workshops

Early Bird Registration deadline May 1, 2016

In these workshops all participants will be coached by Jenny Oaks Baker on songs from her albums (in original advanced and simplified versions) as well as an obligato for the 2016 Primary Program. Workshops held at The Gifted Music School-150 South 1000 East, SLC, UT 84102

On July 29, at 7:30 PM, all participants will perform the workshop songs in a free public concert at The Brigham Young Historic Park-N State St & 2nd Ave SLC, UT, followed by a mini performance by Jenny Oaks Baker.  Dress Rehearsal July 29 4:00-5:00 Simplified Songs, 4:30-5:30 Advanced Songs at The Gifted Music School, Sound Check 6:00-6:30 Brigham Young Historic Park.     

If you register for five or more workshops, receive 20% off--cost per workshop becomes $20 (use code 2016groupdiscount at checkout).

Parents as Partners Online

What?
Parents as Partners is a web-based program for Suzuki parents offering short talks on practice tips, listening ideas, review routines, motivation, building community, ownership, parent-child relationships, teenagers, Suzuki philosophy, and more!

When?
Talks are available online any time, any day from January 25-June 30. New talks are aired each Monday through March, with all talks available through the end of June.

How?
Registration is EASY!
To register please bring $10 to your next lesson. You will receive an email on Mon., Jan. 25th with instructions on how to access Parents as Partners Online. You will receive a new email each Monday through March.

Videos can be watched on any web-based device: desktop and laptop computers, smart phones, and tablets- including iPhones and iPads.

"Just as Dr. Suzuki encouraged us to be life-long learners, our own studio parents need nurturing along their Suzuki journey. The SAA hopes that both teachers and parents will take full advantage of this rich opportunity to further their Suzuki education, no matter their age or level of experience"

New 2016 Talks

A Measure of Progress
Sue Baer

A Parent’s Perspective on Summer Suzuki Institutes
Cindy Schreuder

A Thousand Bow Holds? You Must Be Kidding!
Barabara Balatero

Are You Inadvertently Sabotaging Your Child’s Lesson? 
Teri Einfeldt

Creative Strategies for Effective Review—a Survey of Favorite Activities from within the Suzuki Triangle
Rafael Videira

Discover What Encourages Teens to “Get Up and Go”
Colleen Fitzgerald

DIY: Do-It-Yourself Practice Games
Kathleen Schoen

Don’t Just Practice…Go Do Something!
Rebekah Hanson

Everything I Needed to Know about the Suzuki Triangle I Learned from a Dog
Meret Bitticks

Five Years Later—Where are They Now?!
Rebecca Martin with Suzuki parents Jen Blackenship and Julie Stibbards

Fun with Trouble Stops? What?
Shu-Yi Scott

Group Class: Creating an Environment of Community in Our Isolated Society
Mark Mutter

Guitar Hero?! VIOLIN Hero!!
Treesa Gold

Hands Separate Practice: Techniques and Tips for Success
Ellen Kogut

How to Make Sure Your Child Will Never Ever Set Foot on Stage to Perform Again!
Diana Galindo

If You Can Sing It, You Can Play It!
Mary Hofer

I’ve Been to the Lesson and Now What?
Brittany Gardner

Making Suzuki Feel Good in 2015
Liza Barley

Music for 1000 Children
Tammy Linn

Musical Elements from Twinkle to Mozart
Holly Smardo

Musical Rewards
Darbi Green and Connie McCullough

No Time to Practice?
Kathleen Bowman

Nurtured by WHAT??? When You Are Not Feeling the Love During Practicing
Zachary Ebin

Orchestra and the Suzuki Student
Daniel Gee

Overcoming Practice Challenges . . . I Promise You’re Not Alone!
Christine Wilson-Goodner

Parent to Parent: Creating the Link of Community for All
Janelle Severson

Partner Up!—Get the 411 from Suzuki Parents
Lucy Shaw and Suzuki parents

Playing By Ear…Unlocking the Mystery
Ed Kreitman

Practicing with Loops
Leo Kitajima

Recipe for Citizenship: Key Ingredients for Teaching Children to be Members of a Community
Katie Bast

Review that Works!
Julie Bamberger Roubik

Seven Secrets to Sanity with Suzuki Siblings
Rebekah Waggoner

Suzuki Parenting: An Exercise in Leadership
Janis Wittrig

Suzuki Training and Body Mapping: A Great Combination for Playing Better While Avoiding Injury
Kerry Travers

Take Your Teacher Home! Creative and Effective Uses of Video Recording in Your Individual Lesson
Lillie Mannis

Teachers’ Perspectives on Practicing with their Children
Amy Gesmer-Packman, Stacey Brady, Flori Muller, Heather Hadley  

Tech Talks V2.0—Studio Updates Available for Download Now
Ian Salmon

The Importance of Educating a Really Beautiful Human Spirit
Danette Schuh

The Practice Lizard
Suzy Perelman

The Value of Listening
Kelly Williamson

The Theory of Multiple Intelligences: Ideas in Practice 
Fernando Pinero

Three Important Words
Edmund Sprunger

Triangle Distortion: Confessions of a Suzuki Teacher who is also a Suzuki Parent
Andrea French

Want Consistent Progress in Your Practicing?? Use These Reminders to Help Your Child at His Lesson
Beatrice Blanc

Why ARE we doing Suzuki, anyway???
Joanne Martin

Work Together, Stand Back, and Admire
Beth Titterington and Sarah Beth Titterington Ibbett

Selected Talks from Prior PPO Years

Advice and Encouragement for Suzuki Parents
Brittany Gardner

Dry Ideas! Make it visual using the dry erase board
Lucy Shaw

Forget Soccer, I want to practice!
Zachary Ebin

Guarantees for More Progress During Practice
James Hutchins

Guarantees for More Progress During Practice, the Sequel
James Hutchins

Guarantees for More Progress During Practice, Part 3
James Hutchins

Is My Child Talented?
Kathleen Spring

Ownership
Ed Kreitman

Pardon the Interruption
Ed Sprunger

Pop your Ears!
Alyssa Hardie Beckmann

Prioritize!
Meret Bitticks

Raising Independent Musicians
Mark Mutter

Simple Suzuki Stretches
Joanna Binford

Tech Talks 2015: Bringing your Suzuki Experience Up-to-Date with the Latest Gadgets and Apps
Ian Salmon

Teens, Tenacity and Technique
Nicolette Solomon and Donna Davis

The Suzuki Triangle Relationship
Rebecca Martin and Suzuki parents

Time
Leslie Mizrahi