Every Child Can!© (ECC) is an introduction to Dr. Suzuki's philosophy and its application to Suzuki education. 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. A fast-paced, engaging and inspiring program, ECC includes video materials and SAA-developed courseware, and provides each participant with useful reference materials (manuals) for later study. For teachers, ECC serves as the first course in the Suzuki Association of the Americas' Teacher Development Program.

The fundamentals of intonation, fingerboard geography, note-finger-staff association, theory, intervals, shifting, double-stops and chords are explored in depth in this course. Every student can be taught to play with excellent intonation, using a combination of aural, visual and tactile senses. Violin and viola teachers will clarify their own understanding of intonation and benefit from learning to teach excellent intonation from beginning through advanced levels. The important study of scales is also covered. This course may be registered with the SAA as Enrichment Study. Observations are not required. Auditors are welcome. Violists should take the course on viola.

Solos For Young Violinists -- An overview of Barbara Barber's widely used collection of graded violin repertoire, Solos For Young Violinists, published by Alfred Publishing Company. Each piece in Volumes 1 through 6 is discussed, demonstrating teaching points, technical and musical features, and ideas for solo and group use. Various advanced and virtuoso violin techniques are discussed, demonstrating where they can be introduced and how they are taught and developed through student violin literature. The teaching of stylistic awareness is also emphasized as teachers learn to prepare their students for the major violin repertoire. Teachers should prepare the following pieces for in depth study:
   Volume 1 – Kuchler, Concertino in D, Op. 15
   Volume 2 – Bohm, Introduction and Polonaise, Op. 12
   Volume 3 – Dancla, Air Varié, O. 89, No. 5
   Volume 4 – Severn, Polish Dance
   Volume 5 – Massenet, Meditation from Thais
   Volume 6 – Bartok, Rumanian Folk Dances
This course may be registered with the SAA as Enrichment Study. Observations are not required. Teachers may choose to audit the later volumes in this course, according to their playing level.