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How Can I Help?

I've spent much of my life working on streamlining how I learn music and how I practice to help make performing easier, more musical, and more rewarding. And although I'm primarily a pianist, I have worked with instrumentalists and vocalists. The skills I teach aren't about technique specific to the instrument. They are skills that apply to everyone. ​​​

  • ​I can work one-on-one with you, in person or online.

  • I can give masterclasses and coachings in group settings, in person or online.

  • I can come and lead a Purposeful Musician Weekend in your community! 

learning in community

Workshops

  • Practicing 101

  • Practicing techniques

  • Rhythm & pulse work

  • Sightreading

  • Collaborative piano & accompanying for all

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one-on-one learning

Coaching

  • ​Practicing

  • Sightreading

  • Organizing & planning for performances

  • Rhythm & pulse work

  • Collaborative piano & accompanying

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music-making with heart

Performing

  • ​​​Solo piano programs

  • Anna von Schaden/Antonio Rosetti piano concerto

  • Chamber music with teachers & professionals in the community

  • Practicing LIVE

  • Sightreading LIVE

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putting "play" into music-making

Community Music-Making

  • ​​Performing alongside community members 

  • Coaching participants in rehearsal before concert

  • Coaching participants in talking with audience

Before I studied with Erica, I was very slow to learn piano pieces and struggled to play them without making lots of mistakes.  Erica showed me how to break the learning process down into small manageable chunks, ways to identify and solve stubborn problems, and to polish the piece into performance state.  She focused not just on the technical aspects of piano playing but also the psychological aspects that can get in the way of consistent and comfortable playing.  Her approach has made an enormous different to my enjoyment at the keyboard!

David Reddoch, Canadian amateur pianist

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