ZeckserOwen Suzuki Violin

Erika Zeckser Owen has earned both Bachelors of Music Degree from North-western State University (1997) and Master of Music Degree at Indiana University (2001) in Viola Performance.

Erika started learning the violin via the Suzuki method herself at the age of 8 years old. She later became an active member of the Hawaii Youth Symphony, San Diego Youth Symphony, Civic Youth Orchestra in San Diego, and later was encouraged to switch to the viola and played with San Diego State University Orchestra while still a Senior in High School.

Erika relocated to the UK in 2007 and continued to perform with such groups as the Carl Rosa Opera Company Tour, RTE Concert Orchestra Dublin, Maidstone Orchestra, Cambridge Proms Orchestra, Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra of the Restoration, Derby Bach Choir.

Now she resides in Nottingham and teaches privately from her home and continues to play in a number of local chamber groups throughout Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Erika is also fully DBS checked.

The sounds of Music exists in every space of everyday. Think about it, how often in the course of your day can you not hear Music?

The Suzuki Method is the most effective way of learning to play the Violin or Viola. One learns by ear and can start as young as the age of 2 years old. The method is most ideal for Adults who always wanted to learn but thought they may have missed their chance. The Suzuki Method is comprised of some of the following principals - Listening, Common Repertoire, Complete Mastery and Practice