Intermountain Suzuki String Institute

💎✨ Jewelry Donations Needed! ✨💎

Do you have gently used jewelry tucked away in a drawer that could find a new purpose?

ISSI is accepting jewelry donations from any era, style, or age group to support our programs and students.

📿 Vintage or modern
💍 Costume or fine jewelry
✨ Everyday or special occasion pieces

Every donation helps support music education and creates opportunities for students to grow, learn, and thrive.

To donate or learn more:
📧 [email protected]

Thank you for helping us support the next generation of musicians! 🎻💛

🎻🎵 Ever wanted to try improvisation?

Join Sue Buzzard for a fun, beginner-friendly introduction to Jazz Improvisation for Orchestral Strings!

✨ No jazz experience required
✨ Learn note choice, rhythms, and call-and-response techniques
✨ Take home free backing tracks, PDFs, and listening resources

📅 June 16
🕒 3:00 PM MST
📍 In-Person Only

Come discover a new way to create, play, and have fun with your instrument!

🎻 Parents, this one is for you! 🎻
Join renowned musician, educator, and researcher Molly Gebrian for a special online lecture series during ISSI 2026.
Drawing on the latest brain research, Molly will explore:
🧠 How musicians learn most effectively
⏸️ Why breaks are critical for progress
🎵 The science behind memorization
✨ Practical strategies you can use immediately
Whether you’re supporting a beginning student or an advanced musician, these presentations will provide valuable insights to help make practice more effective and enjoyable.
📅 June 16–19
🕙 10:00 AM MST
💻 Online Only
We hope you’ll join us for this engaging and informative series!

🎻 Add a little “Cafezinho” to your summer at ISSI ☕✨

Join Fabio dos Santos for “Cafezinho” for Violins: Building Skills with Brazilian Music - a unique and inspiring course blending violin pedagogy with the rich rhythms and musical traditions of Brazil.

🌎 In-person & online
🗓 June 15–19
🎶 10 class hours
✨ Open to teachers who have completed ECC, SAA Audition, and Unit 1

Come explore new teaching ideas, fresh repertoire, and the joy of learning through music and culture. 💛

Register now at issisuzuki.org 🎻

Join Erika Lord-Castillo for Violin Unit 7 at ISSI this summer - offered both in-person and online!

✨ June 15–20
✨ 15 class hours + 8 observation hours
✨ Connect with dedicated teachers from around the world
✨ Grow your teaching, musicianship, and inspiration in a supportive Suzuki community

Prerequisites include ECC, SAA Audition, Units 1–3, and Teaching Strategies.

Spots are limited - register now at issisuzuki.org 💜

🚨 LATE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN 🚨

There’s still time to join us at ISSI this summer 🎻✨

If you missed the registration deadline, you can still secure your spot in select programs - but spaces are limited.

Now’s the time to register, finalize your summer plans, and be part of an unforgettable week of music, growth, and community.

👉 Register now at issisuzuki.org

🎺 Ready to toot your own horn this summer? 😉

Join Ann-Marie Sundberg for Brass Unit 3 at ISSI — where great teaching, great music, and plenty of brass brilliance come together. Whether you’re refining your teaching skills or continuing your Suzuki training journey, this is one you won’t want to miss!

✨ In-person & online options available
🗓 June 22–25
🎶 15 class hours + 8 hours of observation

Prerequisites include ECC, SAA Audition, and Unit 1.

Registration closes May 15, so don’t wait until the final crescendo! 🎵

📍 Register now at ISSISuzuki.org

🎻 Violin Unit 1 with Mark Mutter is almost here!

Join us this summer for in-person or online Suzuki teacher training through the Intermountain Suzuki String Institute. Whether you’re beginning your Suzuki teacher training journey or continuing to grow your teaching skills, this course offers an incredible opportunity to learn from one of the field’s most respected educators.

✨ Prerequisite: Every Child Can (ECC)
🗓 June 12–20
🎶 28 class hours + 15 hours of additional observation
💻 Available in-person & online

Registration closes May 15 - don’t wait to secure your spot!

📍 Register now at ISSISuzuki.org

🎻 Take your Suzuki training to the next level with our Violin Practicum led by Fabio dos Santos!

Join us in-person or online for this unique opportunity designed for teachers ready to deepen their understanding, observation skills, and teaching practice.

🗓 June 11–13 & 18
🎶 15 class hours + 8 hours of additional observation

Registration closes May 15th - don’t wait to secure your spot!