Suzuki piano Teacher training

Aubrey Faith-Slaker is a reflective teaching artist who creates clarity, confidence, and new ways of thinking in teachers. Her work focuses on connecting musical, pedagogical, and human ideas to what happens in real lessons.

Through mentorship-based training, courses, and presentations, Aubrey supports teachers who are actively teaching and looking for clear, practical ways to grow. Her approach is grounded in real teaching, shaped by global experience, and designed to be immediately usable.

Courses are offered both online and in small group settings, creating space for reflection, discussion, and application. Training is registered with the Suzuki Association of the Americas when applicable.

Aubrey also offers one-on-one sessions for teachers seeking focused support on specific pedagogical questions.

connect. Inspire. Teach!

Para Español.

Free Teaching Resources

📄 The Beautiful Basics: Five Foundations for Intermediate Piano Study

📄 Why Group Classes Matter

A printable infographic for piano teachers.

Next Course:

Summer Studio Series

Join me this summer for three practical, interactive online workshops designed for independent piano teachers who are looking for fresh ideas, thoughtful discussion, and immediately applicable strategies for their studios.

Each three-hour workshop focuses on a topic that continues to shape my own teaching—from creating engaging group classes and helping students transition confidently into intermediate repertoire to coaching parents in ways that foster long-term musical growth. You'll leave with practical tools, printable resources, and ideas you can begin using with your students right away.

Whether we've worked together before or you're joining me for the first time, I'd love to welcome you.

Attend one workshop or all three!

Workshop Schedule

Beautiful Basics to Ease into Intermediate Level Repertoire
Tuesday, July 21 | 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Central
Designing Group Classes (Rescheduled)
Friday, July 31 | 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Central
Parent Coaching Across the Ages
Friday, August 7 | 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Central

All workshops are presented live online and include opportunities for discussion, questions, and practical application.

Registration is now open.

courses and Events 2025-2026

Designing Group Classes: A Workshop (online)
- Transform your group classes into engaging, joyful experiences that build community and musicianship. Learn creative structures, activities, and strategies to plan and to keep every student motivated and growing together.
- Friday, July 10, 10:30 - 1:30 Central. POSTPONED! NEW DATE: FRIDAY, JULY 31, 10:30 - 1:30 CENTRAL
Beautiful Basics to Ease into intermediate level repertoire: A Workshop (online)
- Smooth the path into intermediate level repertoire with practical tools that make technique effortless and music expressive. Discover how to set students up for success, confidence, and ease in the “beautiful basics.”
- Tuesday, July 21, 10:30 - 1:30 Central.
Parent Coaching Across the Ages: A Workshop (online)
- From preschool beginners to teens, learn how to coach parents with language and strategies that truly support progress. Equip families to be effective partners in practice and keep motivation thriving at every stage.
- Friday, August 7, 10:30 - 1:30, Central.
teaching transfer students (online)
- Thursdays, 10:30 - 1:30pm Central, October 15 - November 12.
teaching strategies online (monthly)
- Thursdays, 10:30 - 1pm, October 1, November 19, January 14, and February 18.
Piano Unit 1 (in spanish)
- Dual-Delivery (in person and online), Oaxaca, Mexico. December 2026.
Piano Book 2 online
- Thursdays 10:30 - 1:30pm Central, January 28, February 4/11, and March 4/11.
Piano Book 6 online
- Thursdays 10:30 - 1:30pm Central, April 15/22, and May 6/13/20.