Suzuki Teacher Trainer
By eighth grade, I knew I wanted to be a teacher of some kind. Both my parents were teachers who enjoyed their profession. My growing love for music and the violin helped to show me something I would enjoy and love doing every day: playing and teaching violin (and viola!)
I enjoy teaching both students and adults. Teacher Training is one of the ways to give back to the community and help those who want to participate in spreading the joy of music in their own locality.
Liz became a Teacher Trainer in 2000 and currently does Teacher Training both Online and In-Person along with Hybrid Courses.
Upcoming Training & Registration
Every Child Can Course
Dates: August 31 & September 1, 2025 (8-hour course)
Time: 9:00am to 1:00pm PST (short break/s within the class time)
Maximum Class size: 15 (online)
Class: Online Only
The Virtual Studio of Liz Arbus
(Zoom link provided the week before class begins)
Facilitator: Liz Arbus, SAA Sanctioned Teacher Trainer
Cost: $110; Registration opens August 10, 2025
Deadline for registration: August 25, 2025 (Sponsored by SMAC/LA)
Every Child Can!
Every Child Can!© (ECC) is an introduction to Dr. Suzuki's philosophy and its application to Suzuki education.
This course is for parents, teachers, prospective teachers and others.
For teachers, ECC serves as the first course requirement in the Suzuki Association of the Americas' Teacher Development Program. This course provides an inspiring, in-depth look at the Suzuki approach to teaching and learning. In addition to exploring the elements of the Suzuki approach and its far-reaching goals, it includes an introduction to learning styles, history of the development of Suzuki education, the role of parents, the importance of Suzuki pedagogical training, and an overview of the SAA's role in supporting teachers and parents. ECC includes video materials, SAA-developed course content and provides each participantwith useful reference materials (manuals) for later study.
For more information: e-mail to lizarbus@mac.com or phone at 626-388-5669.
Violin Unit 1 Course
NOTE: Pre-requisite: ECC
Dual Delivery: In-Person & Online
(All times are Pacific Time-PDT/PST)
(Minimum class size: 4 Maximum class size: 10)
Dates: 2025 (Pacific Daylight Time: 9:00am to 1:00pm)
Seven Sundays: October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16 (November 2nd begins Pacific Savings Time: “Fall Back”)
Required Course Time: 28 hours of Pedagogy class time
My email: lizarbus@mac.com
Cell Phone: 626-388-5669
15 Hours of Observation
2 project assignments presented during class.
Registration opens: August 10, 2025
Deadline: August 25, 2025
Unit 1 Course Fee: $750
Pedagogy Class held at: Dual Delivery at the Home Studio of Liz Arbus 261 S Bonnie Ave, Pasadena, CA. 91106