Erin L
5.0
(3)
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Flute, Drums, Ukulele, Recorder, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, Musical Theater, Latin, Funk, Hip Hop, Electronic, Salsa, Reggae, Latin Jazz, New Age, Samba, Bossa Nova, Avant-garde
Erin L
5.0
(3)
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Flute, Drums, Ukulele, Recorder, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar
Styles:
Classical, Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, Musical Theater, Latin, Funk, Hip Hop, Electronic, Salsa, Reggae, Latin Jazz, New Age, Samba, Bossa Nova, Avant-garde
Where I Teach:
Ages Taught: 3-80
2017, 2018, 2019 - National Panorama Competition Finalist - Trinidad & Tobago, West Indies
2016 - Student with Los Munequitos de Matanzas and Grupo Afro Cuba - Matanzas, Cuba
2015-2016 Piccolo and Flute - Eureka Symphony, Eureka CA, USA
2013 - Ethnographic Field School - Santa Cruz la Laguna, Solola, Guatemala - Music Research
High School Exemplary Achievement in Music Performance - Malibu, CA, USA
I am a musician and an artist; my heart sings when music plays and I love nothing more in life than spreading the joy that music brings. In 2015, I graduated from Humboldt State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Flute Performance and a minor in Cultural Anthropology. I spent the following 5 years traveling through Europe (for flute), Trinidad & Tobago (for steel pan), and Cuba (for congas and flute). I have performed professionally abroad as well as domestically in California. The lessons I've learned have shaped who I am and I am so eager to share my knowledge and experiences with you!
My experience in teaching dates back to my time in college, where I coached a few music education majors on the flute. Since then, I have offered my expertise towards community flautists, Emeritus band flute players, and a wide range of percussion and flute students. I am committed to the advancement of my students and feel really encouraged to see them grow and change. From younger to older - beginning, intermediate, or advanced - I will always try my hardest to keep you engaged and moving forward.
The key ingredient to learning is interest. I believe that my students need to have an interest in what they are playing so that they can keep their minds and spirits engaged. Rudiments require attention and practice, but there is much more to learning an instrument than just technique; passion also needs nurturing. If a student is really in to Star Wars, for example, I will gladly incorporate the 'Imperial March' into their rudimentary studies. I do use the Essential Elements books for new students, but I'm also capable of transcribing tunes for students who want to learn simplified versions of their favorite songs.
I learn by doing and I believe that my students should play what inspires them! If it's classical, let's study Bach and Mozart together - if it's Latin, let's study Dave Valentin and Johnny Pacheco. I have always had a broad taste in music and I think it's wonderful when students bring me songs that inspire them. Let's work the chords out together and study the greats! I believe that the engaged student will be the successful student. Talk to me about what interests you and we can take it from there!
Diane L Laetz
I started playing flute when in my 50s. I had never played an instrument before. Erin has been very inspiring and her enthusiasm is contagious. I highly recommend her as a music teacher.
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