Every Child Can! is an introduction to Dr. Suzuki’s philosophy and its application to Suzuki education. For
parents, teachers, prospective teachers and others, this new course provides an inspiring, in-depth look at the Suzuki approach
to teaching and learning. For teachers ECC serves as the required first course in the Suzuki Association of the Americas'
Teacher Development Program. 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 new video materials and SAA-developed courseware and provides each participant with useful
reference materials for later study.
This course is required for all new Suzuki teachers, but open to non-teachers,
prospective teachers, administrators, and all others interested in learning about the Suzuki approach to education. It is
not instrument-specific. Applicable to all instruments and areas of instruction. Experienced Suzuki teachers are also encouraged
to participate for renewed inspiration or review.
Every Child Can will taught by Ray Landers, the festival director
and well-known musician, author clinician. Dr. Landers is a Suzuki Association of the Americas sanctioned teacher trainer.