Music Mind Games is an innovative, playful approach to teaching music theory and musicianship to students of all ages. Developed by Michiko Yurko, it uses a variety of engaging games, activities, and colorful materials to introduce and reinforce concepts like rhythm, note reading, intervals, scales, dynamics, and more. The method emphasizes learning through positive reinforcement and fun, making complex musical ideas accessible and enjoyable.
Unit 1 Music Mind Games teacher training Zwolle, The Netherlands
The Unit 1 Teacher Training is a five-day course, offering hands-on learning and discovery. Each day includes six hours of training (including lunch and coffee breaks).
You will dive into over 105 games, gaining practical insights and strategies to seamlessly integrate them into your teaching.
What you can expect from the workshop
During the training, you'll learn how to incorporate Music Mind Games into private lessons, small groups, and larger classrooms, discovering new ways to engage and inspire your students. We'll delve into the philosophy and curriculum that make these games such a powerful teaching tool, helping you see how they can transform the learning process.
The games will be introduced in a well-planned progression, giving you plenty of chances to try them out, ask questions, and exchange ideas with other teachers. We’ll also include one or two demonstration classes with local students. If you’d like your own students to join, feel free to contact Elien Willems to arrange it.
Workshop Dates
- June 29th-July 3rd 2025, 9:30-17:00 daily
- Commissarislaan 67A, 8016 LT Zwolle, NL
- Trainer: Silvia Crusellas Maña
- Host: Elien Willems
Prices
Normal Fee: €600
Early Bird Fee: €550 (if paid before April 1st, 2025)
Registration deadline: June 1st, 2025, or when the maximum number of participants is reached.
1-day trial class
Teachers may choose to attend a 1-day trial class on June 29th, 2025, which serves as an introduction to the full Unit 1 Teacher Training. The trial class fee is € 125, but please note that no certificate will be issued for this one-day session. Should you decide to continue and complete the full Unit 1 Teacher Training after the trial day, you are welcome to do so. The remaining balance for the full course will be due after the trial.
Required materials
To participate in the workshops, please bring the following:
- - Puppy Packet: This set contains everything you need to play the Unit 1 games.
- - Music Mind Games Book: This book contains all the detailed information for Unit 1
Be sure to order these materials ahead of time. You can find them at www.suzukiwinkel.nl.
Practical information
The teacher training is open to music teachers and music students of all instruments, voice, and classroom settings. To ensure a personalized learning experience, we are limiting the workshop to a maximum of 12 participants.
The workshop will be held in English. Participants who complete the full training will receive a Certificate. Coffee, tea, water, and light refreshments will be provided throughout the training. Participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation arrangements. There may be the option to stay with another Dutch participant, depending on availability. Zwolle is easily accessible by train, and the nearest international airport is Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam.
For further information or any questions, feel free to reach out to me (in Dutch, German, or English):
Elien Willems, +31 6 42932898 (available on WhatsApp), [email protected]
We’re excited to welcome you to this inspiring workshop. We look forward to seeing you in Zwolle!
Teacher trainer profile - Silvia Crusellas Maña
Silvia began studying violin at age 7 in Barcelona under renowned teachers Josep Lluis Puig Bartolome and Solange Dessane, following the Dominique Hoppenot method. She continued at the Superior Conservatoire of Music of Barcelona with Joan Pamies and Evgeny Grach before moving to London in 1996 to study with Rodney Friend at the Royal College of Music. She earned her teaching certification and Suzuki Method Diploma, later becoming President of the Suzuki Spanish Federation. She also holds a Master’s in Music Psychology in Education from the University of Sheffield.
An accomplished performer, Silvia has played with ensembles such as the Chamber Orchestra “Eduard Toldrà” and the Altissimo Ensemble, and she currently collaborates with Tactum Ensemble and Collegium Musicum La Rioja. A dedicated educator, she teaches violin, viola, and early music education methods in La Rioja, Spain, while training teachers in Music Mind Games. Passionate about nurturing both children and educators, Silvia combines her expertise to inspire growth through music.