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Students
Many students start lessons when they need a little extra help. 
Many are middle or high school students, dedicated adult students, students switching instruments, or returning to the horn after a hiatus. 

Whether you are a beginner student, an accomplished horn player, or somewhere in between, lessons will help. Pursue your musical endeavors with an experienced professional's guidance--contact Erika to set up a mini trial lesson.​


Student Accomplishments

​• Students of various levels and goals enjoy lessons and learn to play the horn

• High school students regularly place in youth orchestras, often as principal players

• College students are highly dedicated musicians and participate in their school's music programs, with some majoring in music and/or earning advanced degrees in music (MM and DMA).


​• Accepted at prestigious music schools, universities, and music festivals, including USC, FSU, University of Michigan, San Francisco Conservatory, Oberlin Conservatory, University of Alabama; UCLA, Stanford, Columbia, UCSD, and Aspen Music Festival

​• More than 60 students have auditioned into All-State and District Honors bands and orchestras

• More than five students have won prestigious concerto competitions


Student Profiles

• Beginners, including 5th grade through adults
• 
Middle school students switching instruments
• Advancing middle and high school students, including homeschoolers 

• Advanced college and graduate students, perhaps seeking extra help preparing for auditions
• Professionals in other fields developing their skills as a horn player
• Adults playing in a community ensemble

• Semi-professionals advancing their technical skills and musical repertoire, often trouble-shooting specific concerns

​• Current and former students are all over the world, including from Canada, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom.
​• ​States represented by our past and current studio include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California,  Delaware, D.C., Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington

View an interactive map of Erika's student locations. 

​Videos of Student Performances:

Kate performs movement one of Strauss Concerto No. 1 with her mother on piano, spring 2026 in Arizona. Kate, a high school junior, has studied with me for many years.

The following three performances were recorded prior to the Wilsen Studio Recital on June 1, 2024, unlike most performances, which are live. The students below kindly shared their hard work here. They are a good representation of the entire studio recital, as well as the typical recital pieces that the studio presents.

Rory McDaniel, advanced adult student, performing Gliere's Concerto for Horn, Mvmt 1 for the Wilsen Studio Recital, June 1, 2024​ (pre-recorded).

Kailyn, middle school student (Ciarra's twin), performing Marc Shaiman's "The Place Where Lost Things Go," from Mary Poppins Returns, ​for the Wilsen Horn Studio Recital, June 1, 2024

Ciarra, middle school student (Kailyn's twin), performing Beethoven's Andromeda, arr. Poole, for the Wilsen Horn Studio Recital, June 1, 2024

Online French Horn Lessons

  • Home
  • About
    • Erika
    • Reviews
    • Students
  • Lesson Information
    • FAQ for Prospective Students
    • General Information
    • Lesson Policies & Rates
    • Group Lessons & Coaching
  • For Students
    • Music Books for Students
    • Resources for Students
    • Payment Options
  • Studio Blog
  • Contact