Hello, my name is Erica Hastie and I have over 25 years of experience playing violin.

Originally from Scotland, I grew up surrounded by both classical and traditional music. I was the leader of my regional string orchestra and a member of the Edinburgh Highland Reel & Strathspey Fiddle Orchestra.

Here in Queenstown, I regularly play Irish/Scottish music at local pub sessions - which makes me feel at home!

I am a fully-trained primary school teacher and have experience teaching in Queenstown and the surrounding area.

At Te Atamira, I currently provide; 

• After-school violin lessons from my music teaching space at Te Atamira.
• Magical Music group classes, which is a music class for 2-5 year olds, on Monday & Wednesdays at 10am
• Try Out The Music group classes, which is a programme designed for primary-aged children to try out different instruments and experience music making, on Tuesdays at 3.45pm.

Please visit the Turn Up The Music website for more information on these classes.

I am occasionally available to perform violin at events and/or special occasions. In the past, I have played at weddings, concerts, featured on recorded songs and on TV. I am open to similar opportunities; please contact me directly regarding these.