Cherry Blossoms

Cherry blossoms in Tokyo’s Hama Rikyu Gardens.

Image by Edward Kreitman

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.

Send a message to Edward Kreitman

Related Media

16th Suzuki Method World Convention Flag
Violinist Julie Bamberger at the 16th Suzuki Method World Convention
Welcome banners in shop windows all over Matsumoto greet convention goers.
Taiko Drummer
Shinichi Suzuki Memorial Museum
Suzuki Embraces the Children of the Americas
Faculty and other teachers ate lunch together in the Kissei Bunka Hall Restaurant
Entertainment at the International Suzuki Teachers’ Banquet
Sightseeing in Tokyo
Mountain View
Hayden Concerto in C Major
Koji Toyoda teaching a masterclass at Agatonomori.  The student played Kreisler’s Praeludium & Allegro.