2025 Hawaii Suzuki Institute

The Hawaii Suzuki Institute is designed for violin and cello students who desire a four-day intensive study of the philosophy and pedagogy of the respected Japanese educator, Dr. Shinichi Suzuki. Students of all ages and levels are welcome to attend. We will have classes for Twinkle through Advanced Levels. If your child plays viola, please contact the institute director and we may be able to accommodate your child. The student application deadline is May 20, 2025. Late applications will be accepting for an additional $50 fee, pending space available. If your book level's slots are full, you may be assigned only group classes and receive a refund for the masterclass portion.

Parking
Parking is available in the parking garage adjacent to the building. Please note that UH strictly monitors and enforces parking rules throughout the day, and they will not be allowing us to park in front of Orvis this year.
Drive down the hill next to the music building and pay the attendant $5 all-day parking (credit card only). Park on the bottom floor on the far left right as you enter, and take the elevator up to the top floor. Walk across the street to the music building.
On Friday, keep your ticket receipt so you can come back and park for the evening concert.

Group Class / 2025 Final Concert Repertoire
VIOLIN / VIOLA
TBD

CELLO
TBD

2025 SHORT-TERM TEACHER TRAINING

10-hour Enrichment Course, No Observations Required. Attendance is mandatory to get credit for the course.
VIOLIN COURSE FEE: $250 / Participant (Tuition & SAA Recording Fee). Viola Teachers are welcome to register.

Violin Teacher Training Times:
Friday, July 25: 9AM- 12PM
Saturday, July 26: 3-5PM
Sunday, July 27: 12-2PM
Tuesday, July 29: 9-10AM (during the Institute)
Wednesday, July 30: 9-10AM (during the Institute)
Thursday, July 31: 9-10AM (during the Institute)
All classes are held at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Music.

Application is below. Space is limited.
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28-hours Coursework & 15-hours Observation. Attendance is mandatory for all classes.
CELLO COURSE FEE: $525 / Participant (Tuition & SAA Recording Fee)

Cello Teacher Training Times:
Friday, July 25: 4-8PM (with 1 hour dinner break)
Saturday, July 26: 8:30-11:30AM and 12:30-2:30PM
Sunday, July 27: 2:30-6:30PM
Monday, July 28: 9AM-12PM and 1-3PM
Tuesday, July 29: 4-7:30PM (with 30 min dinner break)
Wednesday, July 30: 4-7:30PM (with 30 min dinner break)
Thursday, July 31: 4-7:30PM (with 30 min dinner break)
No class Friday
Saturday, August 2: 9-12PM
All classes are held at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa, College of Music. Attendance is mandatory at all classes to get credit for the course. Maximum enrollment is 15 students per class for the Cello Unit 1 Course. No observers and Auditors permitted. Every Child Can (ECC) is required prior to taking Unit 1. Application is below.

Registration Deadline: May 25, 2025. Applications may be accepted after the deadline for a $50 late fee.


The SAA Teacher Development Program is an in-depth pedagogical study for professional musicians. To qualify as a Participant in the course, you must submit and pass an audition. All audition materials must be submitted to the SAA and approved by course start, to receive credit for the course.
Please see the SAA Audition Guidelines for more details.
Attendance to all classes is mandatory to receive credit for the course.

VIOLIN TEACHER TRAINING
Trainer: Charles Krigbaum
Course Title: “Exploring Violin Technique (Technical Development for Books 1-3)

CELLO TEACHER TRAINING
Trainer: Nancy Hair
Course: Cello Unit 1