Erna

Erna is a versatile and accomplished multi-instrumentalist (cello, violin, voice, piano) and music educator residing in Toronto. A graduate of the prestigious Latvian Music Academy and Emīls Dārziņš High School, Erna brings years of performance expertise and academic experience to her teaching. Regularly performing over 100 events annually across numerous countries, both as a solo artist and with ensembles, Erna understands the diverse needs of musicians at every level. Her compositions with cello and voice are often played on various radio and TV streaming services worldwide.

She is known for her genre-fluid style, blending epic, ethnic, pop, folk, and new-age elements to create captivating performances, as well as playing well-known classical pieces. Erna connects with audiences through her power, drive, and ability to combine technology with acoustic instruments, incorporating loop stations and various digital and analog effects into her performances. As a music educator, Erna specializes in cello, voice, piano, looping, and sound engineering instruction, with cello being her primary profession and the rest as secondary focuses. She emphasizes fostering technical excellence, creative expression, and an emotional connection to music.

Her teaching philosophy is grounded in empowering students to explore their unique voice as musicians while developing a strong technical foundation. She is a patient, understanding, and calm yet result-driven teacher whose main goal is to ensure student growth and achievement in a fun, supportive, and accepting environment. Erna’s vast experience performing works in both classical and non-academic fields offers students an opportunity to learn from an experienced full-time artist who bridges classical traditions with contemporary innovation. With a passion for inspiring creativity and confidence in her students, Erna is committed to nurturing the next generation of musicians through personalized, engaging, and transformative music education.