Erica Manses

Teaching the next generation is the heart of Erica Manses.  She was introduced to the Suzuki Method over 20 years ago when her sons were taking music lessons at Pittsburgh Music Academy in Carnegie, Pa.  Prior to that time, she majored in piano with a guitar minor while earning her degree in Music Education from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pa. She also spent years teaching families of young children and administrating teacher training workshops throughout the North East US for Kindermusik.

Since moving to Jacksonville Florida, Erica earned her Florida’s Director Credential for Child Care Programs and focused her energy teaching early childhood education and directing an afterschool program for a local faith-based nonprofit.  

Erica Manses leads worship on the piano and guitar for Arlington Aglow and Elim Messianic Congregation.   She currently is spearheading a Suzuki piano and early childhood music program for Shining Bright Early Learning Center.