Hello, my name is Erin Childress. I am currently an undergraduate student at Old Dominion University in the Diehn School of Music. I am a diligent, punctual, and ambitious student that loves music and wants to share that joy with the future generations. As I continue through my undergraduate degree, I am still actively practicing these specific qualities in music school. On top of my normal schoolwork, I teach violin private lessons, play in the ODU Symphony Orchestra, and participate in the Hampton Roads Student Fellowship at ODU. I am also a part of the Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, the National Society of Leadership and Success, and the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). In order to continue pursuing my dreams, I must balance and prioritize my workload everyday. From lesson planning to music theory homework, my days are happily surrounded by music.

When I first picked up the violin in the seventh grade, I had no idea that this would be a part of my future aspirations. As time went on, my love for the violin grew and I practiced so much that my parents had to tell me to stop sometimes! But I never thought about teaching music until I auditioned into the Symphony Orchestra at the 2017 Southeastern Virginia Senior Regionals. I had an incredible experience learning Igor Stravinsky’s Berceuse and Finale from the Firebird Suite. (It’s a beautiful piece that I highly recommend if you have never listened to it.) There was one final rehearsal before the concert that truly composed my passion for music education. The atmosphere was filled with emotion and passion as various high-school aged students played from their hearts. I thought to myself about how I wanted to help others find their “Firebird” moments as well. I wanted to show others that a life filled with music is essential for expression and communication. Now I am chasing after that very goal by continuing my education at ODU.

For more information on my private lessons and/or musical experiences, you can check the Contact page and connect with me or scroll through this website for different videos, pictures, and files. Thank you!