suzuki based violin instruction
in seattle and on bainbridge island, washington
teacher development
The Suzuki Association of the Americas offers a teacher development program through core unit work in the Suzuki books and through supplemental and enrichment courses. Tracy Helming Wiggin is delighted to offer classes as a registered Suzuki Teacher Trainer!
Training is offered online and includes observations, demonstrations, interactive work, and lectures. Course materials include a syllabus, slides, supporting materials, fingerings and bowings, and access to a library of lesson observations. All classes are recorded on zoom and sent out to participants each evening.
Classes completed are registered with the SAA. Teachers may also audit (and fully participate in) a course if SAA required pre-requisites have not been completed.
class offerings
Allegro by Fiocco
Suzuki Unit 2
ONLINE
March 3, 10, 17, 31, April 7, and 21, 8:00-10:30 Pacific Time
Suzuki Book 2 is the Bow Book! Creating an awareness of the sounds and feeling of different bows strokes, and enjoying the artistic possibilities that come with them is the mission of Unit 2. We also explore hand frame development and the new keys associated with this delightful repertoire. And, a new world opens up as shifting and vibrato are introduced.
Suzuki Unit 5
In Person at Oregon Suzuki Institute
June 25-30, 2023, George Fox University
Cost: $500
registration: https://halibut-lychee-5wrx.squarespace.com/teacher-registration-here
Suzuki Unit Five explores left hand development and preparation for advanced repertoire. A system for intonation, vibrato speed development, shifting, hand frames, double stops, and organization of the left hand make future studies easier and enjoyable. In addition to the left hand focus, bow strokes continue to be developed and explored, including colle, spiccato, sautille, and supplemental repertoire is introduced. Practice habits, group activities, and performance enjoyment are also explored. Book 5 lays the foundation for standard repertoire outside the Suzuki literature. It is an exciting and pivotal book!
Suzuki Unit 2
ONLINE/in-person hybrid
July 25 8:00-10:30 a.m. PT and July 28 8:00-10:30 a.m. PT at Tracy's home studio or online, July 31-August 4, 3:30-5:30 p.m. PT at Seattle Pacific University or online
Cost: $495
https://www.educationforhappiness.org/violin-unit-2/
Suzuki Book 2 is the Bow Book! Creating an awareness of the sounds and feeling of different bows strokes, and enjoying the artistic possibilities that come with them is the mission of Unit 2. We also explore hand frame development and the new keys associated with this delightful repertoire. And, a new world opens up as shifting and vibrato are introduced.
Suzuki Unit 3
ONLINE
September, 2023
September 8 - October 13, 8:00 - 11:30 PT
Registration forthcoming through https://www.educationforhappiness.org
Preparing for Competitions: with examples from Saint-Saëns, Sarasate, and Bach
A enrichment class offered by Tracy Wiggin and Gabe Bolkosky
ONLINE
January, 2024
Registration forthcoming through https://www.educationforhappiness.org
Veracini Gigue
Vivaldi Concerto in G Minor I. Allegro
Gavotte in G Minor by Bach
Twinkle Rhythms
Further Information and Upcoming Courses
To receive information about new classes offered, inquire about specific courses you would like to take, or for any other questions about teacher training and development courses, email here. Upcoming and past courses include Paganini Level 1 (Caprices 13, 14, 16, and 21), Paganini Level 2 (Caprices 20, 9, 2, 5, and 24), and Mendelssohn Concerto and More in Collaboration with Gabe Bolkosky, Lalo Concerto, and Standard Repertoire: Romanian Folk Dances, Meditation from Thais, Preludium and Allegro, de Beriot No. 9, Kabalevsky.