Dr. Erika Burns

About Erika

Dr. Erika Burns received violin performance degrees from the University of Oklahoma (Master of Music, Doctor of Musical Arts) and Western Washington University (Bachelor of Music) and is a certified Franklin Method Educator and Suzuki violin teacher. She maintains a violin studio in Lynnwood, WA, teaches movement workshops for musicians, and is in demand as a clinician and orchestral/chamber coach.

Student reviews

"Erika is an amazing teacher. My sound quality and confidence have grown so much since I started lessons with her. I feel like I have more musical knowledge and I understand the pieces I am playing."

"Working with Erika, I have a much deeper understanding of the fundamentals. She was always quick to try a new approach when she saw that I wasn't understanding a principle or idea. She has guided me on how to correct my improper form, and has allowed me to play more naturally, without feeling like I am fighting the music."

"Erika's suggestions for my focus centered around proper posture and holding the violin properly. She emphasized that by doing the exercises my playing would become more fluid, which it did. I would definitely recommend to others to study with Erika."

"Being an adult student presents challenges to a teacher that are different than a student who is a child. Erika recognizes this and adapts her teaching accordingly. I was also interested in things beyond just playing, such as musical history, reading music, and the physiology around playing, and Erika was more than happy to stop and explain anything I asked about. Erika clearly loves the violin, and that passes through in her teaching style. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone."

What I teach

Lessons & locations

• Studio locationLynnwood, WA