Erica has enjoyed teaching since she was in college at the University of Illinois, where, as a piano performance major and voice minor, she won the TJ Smith Scholarship, a full-tuition scholarship for female music majors with outstanding musicianship and high academic standing. Through these 30+ years, she has found joy in teaching people of all ages and levels. Erica’s style has been described as creative and upbeat while expecting focus and best effort.
Erica plays piano professionally as a soloist and as an accompanist for choirs, vocal and instrumental soloists, musical theater, and ensembles. She has sung in choirs her whole life including the University of Illinois Oratorio Society, The University of Illinois New Music Ensemble, St. Joseph Shrine Cappella, and Detroit Schola Cantorum. Erica looks forward to using her skills and passion to inspire students to develop well-rounded musicianship.
Private Lessons: Voice & Piano
Styles: Classical, Folk, Blues, Jazz, Pop, Americana, Broadway
Teaching Location/s: Northville
Schedule: Thu; Northville
Virtual Private Lesson Availability: TBD
Philosophy/Quote: “Music is an incredible gift from God that can move our hearts, minds, and souls. It’s not just a bunch of notes on a page!”“I place a lot of value in my teaching on developing musicality – this is the heart of music!”
Primary Teachers: Joel Shapiro, William Heiles, Kenneth Drake, Tony Caramia, Reid Alexander, James Lyke, & Hubert Kessler
Education: Bachelor of Science Music Education, University of Illinois Piano Pedagogy major, Voice and Harpsichord minor
Awards: Winner of T.J. Smith Scholarship, Full tuition for four years at University of Illinois, & an award for female music majors with outstanding musicianship and high academic standing
Organizations: Adjudicator for Federation of Music Clubs Junior Festival
Performance Links: TBD