About Erika Mapus
Erika Mapus
Music Teacher, Master
Location:
Canfield ,
OH
Speaks:
English
Instructs:
Clarinet, Saxophone
Education:
Carnegie Mellon University, MM; Baldwin Wallace University, BM
Performance Experience:
Erika's performance highlights include playing for the Imani Winds and with the Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic at Carnegie Hall. She has been invited to the National Music Festival in Chestertown, MD, the Renova Music Festival in New Castle, PA, and ARIA International Music Festival in South Hadley, MA. Erika currently is a member of the Salem Quaker City Band and a substitute for The W.D. Packard Concert Band.
Teaching Experience:
Erika's teaching experience dates back to her high school days when she began teaching private lessons to middle school students out of her mom's dining room. For the past 17 years, Erika has been consistently teaching students of all levels. She imparts all the knowledge she's gained from her many years of training and looks forward to bringing out the best in every student!
Teaching Philosophy:
It is important that each and every student progresses at his or her own pace. Erika encourages this by setting realistic goals for her students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps motivate and fuel desire to progress, practice and learn even more. By learning what inspires the student, Erika can successfully tailor her instruction to the student's wants and needs.
Get to know Erika Mapus
Erika Mapus teaches beginner to advanced B-flat, E-flat, A, and bass clarinet, as well as beginner to intermediate/advanced soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone saxophone. Her relaxed, encouraging lessons combine scales, technique, sight-reading, theory, and repertoire while adapting to each student’s individual needs. Erika teaches classical music and a variety of band styles, helping students build confidence and overcome challenges. She supports students preparing for auditions, school programs, and personal musical goals. Erika holds degrees from Baldwin Wallace University and Carnegie Mellon University and has over 20 years of teaching experience.
Erika Mapus teaches at:
427 E Main St
Canfield, OH 44406
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