“I find Erica generally warm and encouraging and her breadth of knowledge has helped me to work towards any goal I’ve bought to her, whether it relates to technique, music theory or performance. I think every singer would have something to gain from lessons with Erica and would highly recommend her!”
I specialise in teaching:
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Skills taught include:
chord accompaniment (guitar / ukulele students
fingerpicking and strumming (guitar / ukulele students)
pizzicato and french bow technique (double bass students)
creating basslines (double bass students)
singing and playing at the same time
arranging music for solo performance
arranging music for bands
music theory for better songwriting and composition
creative lyric writing
recording and producing music at home
working with other musicians and leading a band
improvisation
working through creative blocks
performance skills and overcoming performance anxiety
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Skills taught include:
contemporary vocal technique
improving range and vocal tone
improving breath control and support
improving intonation and tuning
singing and playing at the same time
harmonising
vocal improvisation
performance skills and overcoming performance anxiety
microphone technique
Lessons can also include:
arranging music for bands
beginner - advanced music theory
jazz harmony and instrumental improvisation
creative lyric writing
recording and producing music at home
working with other musicians and leading a band
working through creative blocks
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Skills taught include:
contemporary vocal technique
improving range and vocal tone
improving breath control and support
improving intonation and tuning
harmonising
vocal improvisation
performance skills and overcoming performance anxiety
microphone technique
Lessons can also include:
singing and playing an instrument at the same time
arranging music for bands
beginner - advanced music theory
jazz harmony and instrumental improvisation
creative lyric writing
recording and producing music at home
working with other musicians and leading a band
working through creative blocks
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Skills taught include:
chord accompaniment (guitar / ukulele students)
fingerpicking and strumming (guitar / ukulele students)
pizzicato and french bow technique (double bass students)
creating basslines (double bass students)
reading notated music, lead sheets and tablature
singing and playing at the same time
arranging music for solo performance
arranging music for bands
music theory for better songwriting and composition
creative lyric writing
recording and producing music at home
working with other musicians and leading a band
improvisation
working through creative blocks
performance skills and overcoming performance anxiety
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Skills taught include:
practical music theory for singer-songwriters
creating chord progressions
writing melodies and harmonies
song structure
sight reading and singing notated music
arranging music for solo performance
arranging music for small and large ensembles
jazz harmony, chords and scales
vocal and instrumental improvisation
creative lyric writing
recording and producing music at home
creating lead sheets and notated music
using Sibelius or MuseScore
working with other musicians and leading a band
working through creative blocks
Lessons can also include:
contemporary vocal technique
guitar, ukulele or double bass technique
MORE INFO ABOUT MUSIC THEORY, SONGWRITING, COMPOSITION & IMPROVISATION LESSONS
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As a native English speaker I work with my European students on:
Writing more poetically in English
Lyric feedback, editing and help translating from their native language
English pronunciation for singers (my native accent is Australian / British English but I can also work with you on American pronunciation)
One-on-one lessons taught via Zoom
About Me
Ongoing weekly lessons and casual masterclasses available on Zoom
Lesson slots available weekdays from my online studio in the Czech republic:
9 - 11am and 4 - 7pm CET/CEST
Individually tailored lessons working toward your own goals, skill level and musical interests
All students welcome, from absolute beginners to advanced level
Professional, tertiary qualified teacher (Bachelor of Music with Honours, Victorian College of the Arts) with 10 years teaching, recording and performing experience
I find it easiest to teach in English, but I can also communicate in German and Czech
Pricing
Ongoing weekly lessons (50 minutes)
€40 per lesson*, pre-paid monthly
Suitable for all students (absolute beginner - advanced), designed to help you make ongoing progress.
50 minute ongoing lessons
Paid in advance at the beginning of each month or in bi-monthly instalments
Casual masterclasses (90 + 30 minutes)
€90 per masterclass*
Suitable for intermediate to advanced, self-directed students looking to address a particular topic in a single extended lesson.
90 minute one-off lesson + 30 minutes of pre-lesson preparation (students are asked to complete a short lesson brief and send recordings and music in advance of the lesson for review by Erica before the lesson commences)
If you have any questions before booking
Schedule a free Zoom consultation:
Contact me via email:
Book a 90 minute masterclass
Book your first 4 week lesson package
If you haven’t yet booked a 30 minute consultation I suggest you do so before booking your first package of lessons. It’s free, with no obligation to book lessons after, and will give us time to get to know one another and allow me to prepare for your first block of lessons.
If you are ready to book your first package of lessons please complete the form below to assist me with timetabling, and you will be sent a link to pay for your package and options for scheduling in your lessons.
About Me
Since establishing my private teaching studio in 2014 in Melbourne, Australia, I have had the privilege of tutoring a wide range of students of all skill levels, from children to retirees, including absolute beginners and professionals broadening their skills.
My combined vocal and stringed instrument experience has led me to work primarily with singer-songwriters looking to improve their instrumental, music theory and songwriting skills, and instrumentalists wanting to learn how to sing. I also offer standalone guitar, ukulele, double bass and contemporary vocal lessons.
I have also designed and led numerous songwriting and composition workshops, including workshops for Melbourne University Student’s Union, Firebird School of Music in Brunswick and international online learning platform Lessonface.
I am a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts in Melbourne, Australia and have been performing for over ten years as a vocalist, double bassist and guitarist with a variety of professional ensembles. I have released three critically acclaimed albums of original music, and was nominated as Best Folk Artist in the 2021 Music Victoria Awards.
In 2023 I transitioned my studio fully online, allowing me to travel and perform worldwide while continuing to provide lessons. I am currently based in the beautiful Czech republic, and lessons are available for my Australian students weekdays from 6 - 9pm AEST/AEDT, and for my European students weekdays from 9 - 11am and 4 - 7pm CET/CEST.