Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English, German
Teaching since 2007
MM Piano Performance - Solo Piano
About Erik F.
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Pianist, music director, and vocal coach, Erik was born and raised in Eastern Washington state. As a solo pianist, he has been heard all across the northwest and beyond, in cities including Seattle, Portland, Tacoma, NYC, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Philadelphia, and internationally in Prague and Salzburg. Erik has been a guest artist at Whitman College, Portland State University, The Kairos Chamber Music Lyceum, California State University Summer Arts, the West Seattle Symphony, and the Gig-Harbor Peninsula Symphony Orchestra. In addition to performing, Erik’s passion for teaching has led him to be an adjudicator for various festivals including the Washington Sonata-Sonatina Festival and the Washington Regional Solo and Ensemble Festival.
Erik most recently served as the Music Director for the National Tour of Kander and Ebb's timeless musical Cabaret. This production was on tour from December 2017 through May 2018 all across North America. Broadway.com's review praised the musicianship of the show, "Musical director Erik Flaten's musicians are impressive in their dexterity: At one moment, they are providing rich interpretations of the memorable John Kander score, while perhaps at the next they are playing denizens of the Kit Kat Klub or neighborhood thugs, wastrels and other folks of questionable repute. Flaten and his band are given their own richly deserved moments in the spotlight at the top of Act Two and the music director himself is given the well-earned final bow at the end of the curtain call."
Erik currently resides in Philadelphia, where he coaches and plays for a diverse range of singers. In addition to coaching and playing, Erik works as Music Director for musical theater, manages a private studio, and serves as Artistic Director of the Media Performing Arts Series. Previous successes include performances with mezzo-soprano, Angela Niederloh and baritone, Matthew Hayward in Portland, and a performance of the Grieg piano concerto with the West Seattle Symphony. Upcoming engagements on the East Coast include collaborative work with with soprano, Leah Golub.
Students of Erik have the opportunities to perform in studio recitals and workshops.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
SPRUCE ST
Teacher's Studio
W Rose Tree Rd
Teaching Hours
Monday
6:30 AM-2 PM
Tuesday
6:30 AM-12 PM
Thursday
6:30 AM-12 PM
Friday
6:30 AM-2 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$30
45 minutes
$45
60 minutes
$60
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13 Reviews
Ernestine
Teacher's studio
Erik is a teacher, when I say teacher I mean someone who makes up a lesson plan on the spot, so that you'll be prepared for your next session.
Kudos for Erik,
Posted Feb 4, 2020
Nathan
Teacher's studio
Erik made an excellent first impression with our beginner level 9-year-old son. Erik’s knowledge and experience, mixed with his teaching style, seem to be a good fit for him.
Posted Aug 2, 2019
Olivia
Teacher's studio
Great first lesson. Erik’s knowledge and experience, mixed with his teaching style seems to be a good fit for our kids.
Posted Aug 2, 2019
Experience
Director of Contemporary Music
Jan, 2017 - PresentReformation Lutheran Church
Choir Coordinator
Apr, 2019 - Oct, 2019OMS Productions
Choir coordinator for Hugh Jackman's world tour.
Music Director
Nov, 2017 - May, 2018Cabaret the Musical National Tour
Rehearse, play piano, and conduct for the National Tour of the Broadway show, Cabaret.
Music Instructor and Accompanist
Jan, 2017 - Sep, 2017Settlement Music School
Staff Pianist
Sep, 2016 - May, 2017New York University
Staff Pianist
Sep, 2015 - Jun, 2016Chabot College
Music Director
May, 2015 - Aug, 2016Metropolitan Community Church San Francisco
Educational Outreach Pianist
Apr, 2015 - Jun, 2016Livermore Valley Opera
Music Director
Jun, 2012 - Aug, 2014Cedar Hills United Church of Christ
Adjunct Faculty
Aug, 2011 - May, 2012New York University
Education
BM Piano Performance
Aug, 2007 - Jun, 2011Central Washington University
MM Piano Performance - Solo Piano
Aug, 2014 - Jun, 2016San Francisco State University
MM Piano Performance - Collaborative Piano
Aug, 2011 - May, 2012New York University
Awards
Full Tuition Piano Scholarship
Aug, 2014San Francisco State University
Full Tuition Piano Scholarship
Aug, 2015San Francisco State University
Carol Ferrando Scholarship
Dec, 2014San Francisco State University
Languages
German
Limited Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
SPRUCE ST
Teacher's Studio
W Rose Tree Rd
Teaching Hours
Monday
6:30 AM-2 PM
Tuesday
6:30 AM-12 PM
Thursday
6:30 AM-12 PM
Friday
6:30 AM-2 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$30
45 minutes
$45
60 minutes
$60
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