The NZSI Teacher Training Programme is designed for practising teachers and advanced musicians 18 years and over interested in becoming Suzuki teachers. Currently in New Zealand Suzuki teacher training is available in cello, flute, guitar, piano and violin. For current Suzuki instrument teachers the NZSI offers further training in Suzuki Early Childhood Education.
The Teacher Training Programme covers four levels with each level consisting of three units of training. Most units correspond to its equivalant Suzuki repertoire book (ie. Unit 4 explores Volume 4). At the end of each Level of training, teachers sit an assessment.
Each unit of training consists of:
Instrument | Entry level requirements | Policy document |
Cello | Grade 8 + or alternatively the equivalent of Suzuki Cello Book Eight | Cello Teacher Training Programme |
Flute | Grade 8 + or alternatively the equivalent of Suzuki Flute Book Seven | Flute Teacher Training Programme |
Guitar | Grade 8 + or alternatively the equivalent of Suzuki Guitar Book Seven | Guitar Teacher Training Programme |
Piano | Grade 8 + or alternatively the equivalent of Suzuki Piano Book Seven | Piano Teacher Training Programme |
Violin | Grade 8 + or alternatively the equivalent of Suzuki Violin Book Seven | Violin Teacher Training Programme |
Returning to teaching? Please see our policy and application form for returning teachers.
Suzuki™ is a Trademark licensed from the International Suzuki Association (ISA). Registered and licensed Suzuki Method™ teachers:
Use of the Suzuki™ name:
Due to the Charities Act 2005 (the Act) being amended by the Charities Amendment Bill, the NZSI has had to make adjustments ti their constitution, therefore we are not accepting new teachers into the teacher training programme at present.
If you are interested in becoming a Suzuki Teacher, please express interest by emailing the Director of Teacher Training (dott@suzuki.org.nz). We can then be in touch once we re-open our new teacher training programme.