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erica k cello, piano

Erica K.
Cello, Piano

Location: Manhattan, NYC

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Education

  • M.M. University of Massachusetts- Amherst (2024)
  • B.M. Florida State University (2022)

Experience

Erica received her training as a teacher from esteemed professor and performer Edward Arron, serving as his graduate teaching assistant from 2022-2024. She has experience teaching private lessons from elementary through the college level, preparing students for auditions, competitions, performances, and the joy of playing in every day life. With a passion for understanding the physicality of playing the cello, Erica works to get to the root of difficulties, sharing with the student the tools to make cello playing pain-free, exciting, and rewarding. Her love of teaching comes from the opportunity to help every cellist discover their voice and identity as a musician, and the fulfillment of the reciprocal knowledge she receives from every interaction with her students.  In addition to cello, Erica also teaches beginning piano.

Bio

New York City-based cellist Erica K. brings a vibrant energy and diverse experience to both the stage and the teaching studio. Her musical journey, sparked by early piano studies, blossomed with the discovery of the cello. Despite a later start, her dedication quickly propelled her to success, performing in all-state orchestras and excelling in her high school program within two years of cello lessons. This personal experience fuels her belief in the potential of every student.

Erica holds cello performance degrees from Florida State University and UMass-Amherst, where she was a graduate assistant and quartet fellow under the guidance of esteemed cellists like Edward Arron, Gregory Sauer, and Zuill Bailey. Her performance credits include collaborations with numerous orchestras along the East Coast, a West Coast tour with the Black Jacket Symphony, and an appearance on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon alongside Yandel.

Beyond performing, Erica is deeply committed to making classical music engaging and accessible. Her work with the Carriola String Quartet involved creating interactive programs for schools, fostering a love for music in young audiences. This passion for sharing music extends to her teaching, where she strives to create an inspiring and supportive environment for students of all levels. She studied teaching artistry through working closely with experts Thomas Cabaniss and Eric Booth, co-creating and facilitating a grant-funded project to teach fellow students through zoom workshops.

A versatile cellist and musician with a boundless curiosity for diverse musical styles, Erica has consistently carved her own path, independently organizing performances and pursuing unique learning opportunities to enrich her multifaceted career. This self-driven spirit infuses her teaching, empowering students to explore their own musical horizons with passion and independence.