Ithaca Suzuki Institute

Teaching with an Open Heart
Cello, Viola, Violin
Jul 37, 2017 in Ithaca, NY
at Ithaca Suzuki Institute

What

Teaching with an Open Heart: Cello, Viola, Violin

Instructor: Edward Kreitman

Event Description

Teaching with an Open Heart is a workshop for Suzuki teachers of all instruments. In the course, we will explore many of the ideas presented in this ground breaking book. Participants will gain an understanding of energy and how we use it in our own playing, our teaching, and with our students and parents. The workshop is very interactive and there are many opportunities to participate in fun and insightful activities which will help you understand these energetic principles.

Specific topics to be covered include:

Priority Teaching
Developing Musicianship (through the first three Suzuki volumes)
Group Class
Energy Awareness
The Seven Realms of Awareness
Specific Techniques for Working with Students
Learning to Develop and Implement Your Vision as a Teacher

Entrance Requirements:

Open to any instrument.
Must have completed ECC! and Book 1.

Prerequisite:

All books covered in the overview course.

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Trainer Information

Edward Kreitman

Edward Kreitman is the founder and Director of the Western Springs School of Talent Education and the Naperville Suzuki School. Mr. Kreitman received his undergraduate degree from Western Illinois University where he studied Suzuki Pedagogy with Doris Preucil and Almita Vamos. In 1986 , he studied with Dr. Suzuki at the Talent Education Summer School in Matsumoto, Japan.

Mr. Kreitman has served the SAA in many capacities including a member of the Board of Directors, Violin Committee, Teacher Development team and as Coordinator for several National Suzuki Teacher Conferences. Edward Kreitman enjoys an international reputation as a registered Teacher Trainer of the SAA and is the author of “Teaching from the Balance Point: A Guide for Suzuki Parents, Teachers and Students” and “Teaching with an Open Heart: A guide to developing Conscious Musicianship.” Edward Kreitman was the 2019 recipient of the IL ASTA Studio Teacher of the Year Award.

When

Monday, July 3 to Friday, July 7, , 2017

Where

Ithaca Suzuki Institute

Ithaca College
953 Danby Rd
Ithaca NY 14850
USA

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www.ithaca.edu/suzuki


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