erin little

Erin Little is a Los Angeles-based music educator and cellist with over a decade of public and private school teaching experience. Ms. Little currently teaches K–6 general music and orchestra at Sinai Akiba Academy. She also works with Elemental Music, serving as the Prelude Orchestra program director, cello coach for Elemental Strings, and private teacher for the Bergmann Project. Originally from Detroit, Ms. Little taught elementary through high school orchestra with Birmingham Public Schools (Michigan). A passionate educator, Ms. Little's interests include excellence and innovation in string pedagogy, student-driven learning experiences, and learning motivation in young children. She is currently pursuing a doctorate degree in music and music education at Teachers College, Columbia University.

Ms. Little received her B.M. in Music Education (with honors) from Michigan State University and M.M. in Music Education from the University of Michigan. She holds additional certification in the Suzuki Method and Music Learning Theory (Early Childhood Music, Elementary General Music Level 1 & 2) teaching practices. She has presented at the Michigan Music Conference, ARTS First! Conference, SCSBOA String Day, SCSBOA Conference, and the National ASTA Conference. She is currently pursuing a Doctor in Music and Music Education at Teachers College, Columbia University.