burns violin studio
Learn to play with confidence, joy, and ease.
Traditional violin lessons with a holistic twist–helping you take ownership of your playing, push your artistic boundaries, and achieve your musical goals.
Now accepting students ages 5 to adult for violin lessons online and in-person in Lynnwood, WA.
Teaching Philosophy:
My goal is to empower you to joyfully make music, while fostering expressive excellence, technical fluency, and healthy playing habits.
I focus on strong technical fundamentals from the very first lesson. We make violin technique feel easy and effortless by breaking down complex skills into basic body movements and fundamental principles. And as a certified Franklin Method™ Educator, I incorporate anatomy, biomechanics, and somatic techniques into violin-playing to help you develop greater body awareness and move with ease.
Violin lessons are more than just learning to play an instrument—you learn how to practice, solve technical problems and develop your musical voice. I believe students thrive in a nurturing and nonjudgmental environment where you feel encouraged to succeed and also safe to experiment and learn from your mistakes. I want you to reach your potential and enjoy playing the violin every step of the way.
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Summer Violin Lessons
July and August 2025
Are you a middle-school or high-school violinist who wants to keep up your skills over break?
Or maybe you’re curious about working with a violin teacher for the first time?
The summer is a great time to try out violin lessons!
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“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.”
- chloe o., former student
What do we work on in lessons?
what you'll learn:
Fundamental violin techniques with a focus on healthy movement and beautiful sound.
Student-specific solutions to technical and musical challenges.
Deliberate practice strategies to help organize your practicing and achieve positive results.
How to craft thoughtful, creative, and expressive musical interpretations.
Franklin Method® exercises and anatomy to help you play with freedom and ease.
Studio Features
Group classes and workshops
Lesson packages include 6 workshops and group classes through the Evergreen Music Collective. Workshop topics include guest masterclasses, fiddling, performance preparation, musicians' wellness, chamber music, and much, much more. Group classes are set by age, including for adults!
bi-annual studio recitals
Perform for family and friends at the Evergreen Music Collective's January and June studio recitals at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lynnwood, WA.
musicians' wellness resources
Learn injury prevention strategies, warmups & cooldowns, and Franklin Method exercises to improve your violin technique, relieve stiffness and pain, and make playing easier.
Testimonials
Ralph S., Former Student
“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."
Bobby B., Former Student
“Many of her teachings and exercises were not like any other instructor I had in the past. My playing has definitely improved.”
"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."
Brian C., Former Student
“I want to personally say how much I enjoyed violin lessons 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.”
Current Lesson Offerings
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“Of anyone with whom I have studied, Erika stands out in her pursuit to understand a student’s challenges, to get to the root of the problem.”
- David james husted, former student & orchestra teacher
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