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Join me in challenging the status quo of violin teaching, destigmatizing injuries and embracing all aspects of musicians’ wellness, getting nerdy about pedagogy, and living an artistically fulfilling and joyful life as a twenty-first-century classical musician.

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Be Jack (or Jill)! – Why I Hacked My Inner Jack to Jill Up My Creative Hill: The Ash Barty Story

Horn player and composer Brian Kavolius-Matherne explores how musicians can have multifaceted careers.

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I’m Erika
 I’m a violinist and teacher based in the Seattle area. I love learning everything about the violin, how to be a more effective teacher and holistic player, and new ways to approach repertoire and artistry.
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To me, successful music-making is healthy, empowered, and joyful music-making. I’m a violinist with over 10 years of professional playing and teaching experience and received my Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Violin Performance in 2021. I teach beginning to advanced violin lessons in Lynnwood, WA and online.

After years of struggling with injuries, I became a certified Franklin Method Educator and now offer movement education and wellness workshops for musicians around the world.

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