Erin Little

Research Discipline/Bio

Erin Little is a Los Angeles-based music educator and cellist with over 14 years of public and private school teaching experience. Ms. Little teaches elementary general music classes and directs the orchestra program at Sinai Akiba Academy. She works with Elemental Music, serving as the Prelude program director and cello coach for Elemental Strings. A lifelong learner, Ms. Little's research interests center around excellence and innovation in string pedagogy, student-driven learning experiences, and learning motivation in young children. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in music and music education at Teachers College, Columbia University.

Educational Background

Originally from Detroit, Ms. Little received her BM in Music Education from Michigan State University and MM in Music Education from the University of Michigan. She holds additional certification in the Suzuki Method, Music Learning Theory (Early Childhood Music, Elementary General Music Level 1 & 2), and Responsive Classroom teaching practices. She has presented at the Michigan Music Conference, ARTS First! Conference, SCSBOA String Day, SCSBOA Conference, and the National ASTA Conference.

Last Updated: Jun 2, 2025