Suzuki Teacher Training
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David Strom, who studied with Ronda Cole, currently works with the Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) as a Teacher Trainer. He offers Teacher Development courses in the McLean, VA, studio, at institutes nationally and internationally, as well as online over Zoom. Teachers may arrange to come to the studio weekly, bi-weekly or monthly to accomplish courses that may be registered with the SAA. Teachers may come individually for sessions or come in small groups. Teachers interested in individual sessions may enroll at almost any time. Teachers who are hopeful of being in a class should make known their interest and will be contacted when forming a group seems possible.
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My Suzuki training with Mr. Strom revolutionized my in-studio teaching effectiveness for private and group violin lessons. Each unit equipped me with tools and strategies that renewed my confidence and shifted my pre-lesson perspective from anxious preparation to joyful anticipation. The mindset I gained from his courses are invaluable and will last a lifetime!
-Jared Trudel, Suzuki violin teacher
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Courses offered:
“Every Child Can,” an eight hour seminar and video course for teachers and interested parents about to begin their training. This course is about the Suzuki philosophy of education and nurturing talent development. This is a two day course. There is no prerequisite. Suzuki Books 1-6; 9-10. SAA Enrichment Courses with a particular emphasis, ex. Remedial Teaching, Creating Talented Learners, Bowing Techniques and Tone Production, Vibrato and Shifting, Group Class Teaching, etc. (Prerequisite: ECC and Book 1)
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Links to register for current courses are detailed below:
I had the privilege of attending David Strom’s Suzuki training courses as a violin teacher. I would like to emphasize that he is not only an exceptional violin teacher but also a remarkable psychologist. Observing many of his classes, I gained valuable insights into how to work with students of varying abilities. Each session began with an hour dedicated to Q&A, where trainees discussed the challenges they encountered in their teaching. These discussions were incredibly enriching, as Mr. Strom consistently offered insightful comments and guidance. Additionally, his method of teaching the Suzuki books to trainees was immensely helpful, as he thoroughly went through each lesson measure by measure, covering every detail. I highly recommend his classes, and I believe that for violin teachers, studying with him is an invaluable experience. Not only do you learn violin pedagogy, but you also gain deeper knowledge in music education.
-Erfan Nammakie, violinist
Whoever is in front of David, he meets them where they are, whether it’s my students, their grown ups, or myself. Then, he invites us to widen our realm of possibilities. That, to me, is very much in the spirit of Dr. Suzuki’s approach. -Marion Goodrich, violin teacher
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"Since I have taken teacher training with David, my confidence has grown so much. His teaching really changed everything for me! Having grown up a Suzuki kid, I thought I had a pretty good handle on the method and technique. However, David helped me and my colleagues to see so much more, and grow in our own work and technique as well! In the book 1 and 2 courses, I had so many insights into foundational skills and techniques that became concrete and organized for me as well as for my studio. My communication became more clear, positive, direct, and informative. My insight into connection, the support children and families need, and practical and fun solutions for our time in music together were just fantastic! We learned, we played together, we laughed, we got very deep, and we have become colleagues and friends for life. I am deeply grateful for the work that David does for his students, colleagues, and all of us!!!" –Heather Spiel
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“I have been a Suzuki violin teacher for over ten years, and I will say that Ronda and David have had the greatest influence on my professional life to date. They have received an extraordinary amount of Suzuki training, providing them the proficiency to be passionate pedagogues. In addition to being expert violinists, they also have exceptional communication skills, allowing them to organize information in logical ways. David has taught me complicated concepts by breaking them down into small steps and by demonstrating them. Ronda has the flexibility to accomplish our goals through the most effective learning channel—sometimes, for example, I need specific verbal instructions, while other times it is more helpful for me to experiment on the instrument. Both teachers maintain higher standards than any other teacher I know. I believe this comes from the respect that David and Ronda have for their students; I have never heard them talk down to any student, whether teaching a Juilliard hopeful or a three-year-old beginner.” –Jen Kovarovic, Suzuki Violin Teacher
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To inquire about SAA teacher Development courses please submit this form: