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 2 Music Mind Games teacher training Zwolle, The Netherlands
This Unit 2 Advanced Teacher Training is designed for all music teachers and students who have successfully completed the Music Mind Games Unit 1 Teacher Training. Over the course of five days (totaling 30 hours), you will dive into more than 105 exciting new games, with 6 hours of training each day (including 1.5 hours for lunch and breaks for coffee/tea)
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 more deeply into the philosophy behind Music Mind Games and the curriculum, ensuring you not only understand how to play the games but also why and how they support the learning process.
We'll kick off with a Unit 1 refresher on the first day, ensuring everyone is on the same page before moving on to the more advanced Unit 2 games. 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
- September 1st-5th, 2025, 9:30-17:00 daily
- Commissarislaan 67A, 8016 LT Zwolle, NL
- Trainer: Silvia Crusellas Maña
- Host: Elien Willems
Prices
Normal Fee: €670
Early Bird Fee: €620 (if paid before May 1st, 2025)
Registration deadline: July 1st, 2025, or when the maximum number of participants is reached.
Required materials
For this course, you will need the Puppy Packet and Puppy Plus, which contain all the materials required for the Unit 2 games. If you don’t have them yet, please place an order in advance. We recommend purchasing from www.suzukiwinkel.nl. Please also bring your Music Mind Games book. On the first day of the training, each teacher will receive a Course Booklet.
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 look forward to seeing you back 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.