Lessons for students aged 8+, absolute beginners - advanced

• Vermont / Bentleigh (Melbourne VIC)

• Online worldwide

Bachelor of Music (Honours) - Victorian College of the Arts

Hi, I’m Erica. Welcome!

Since 2014, I’ve worked with students of all ages and skill levels, offering creative, personalised lessons in voice, guitar, ukulele and double bass — often in combination. I also specialise in teaching music theory, songwriting and improvisation.

I work especially well with singer-songwriters and students who want to play, sing and perhaps explore their own ideas. Lessons are flexible and student-led, with no method books — just music that feels meaningful to you.

Beginners can expect warm encouragement and plenty of patience, while more experienced students can dive deeper into areas like music theory, improvisation, songwriting, arranging and composition.

I teach solid, reliable technique and take it seriously in lessons, but I also believe music is about much more than just playing the notes. It’s about expression, creativity, joy, and meeting new challenges.

I offer a free consultation for all new students, and you can get a feel for my teaching approach by trying a video from my Practice Space podcast for music students.

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Lessons are taught one-on-one and are suitable for absolute beginner - advance students. I specialise in teaching:

Core instrument and vocal lessons

• Guitar and ukulele

• Double bass

• Singing and vocal coaching

Lessons for musicians exploring additional skills

• Singing lessons for instrumentalists

• Guitar and ukulele lessons for singer-songwriters

• Double bass lessons for singer-songwriters

Songwriting, music theory & creative development

• Songwriting, composition, arranging, and production

• Music theory and improvisation

Australian students (Zoom / Vermont / Bentleigh)
5 - 8pm AEST / AEDT (weekdays)
9 - 11am AEST / AEDT (Saturdays)

European / UK students (Zoom)
9 - 12pm Central European Time (weekdays, Satudays)

US students (Zoom)
6 - 8pm CST (weekdays)

In-person music lessons in Melbourne, Australia

• Vermont / Bentleigh

  (servicing students in Blackburn, Mitcham, Burwood, Glen Waverly, Mount Waverly, Bentleigh East, Brighton, McKinnon, Carnegie, Ormond and Moorabbin)

Online music lessons

• Across Australia and internationally

You can choose between ongoing weekly lessons or single 90-minute masterclasses.

Ongoing lessons

suitable for absolute beginner - advanced students

• Ages 8–12: $75 AUD (€50 / £42 / $55 USD) / 45 minutes

• Ages 13+: $90 AUD (€58 / £50 / $66 USD) / 60 minutes

Lessons are prepaid every 10 weeks or at the beginning of the school term. Casual lessons are also available at a different rate — see the weekly lessons page for details.

Ongoing lessons are one-on-one, weekly lessons for students who want steady support and structured progress in their music learning. They give us the chance to build trust, explore your goals at a sustainable pace, and develop your skills over time.

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Masterclasses

Suitable for intermediate to advanced students

• $165 AUD (€105 / £90 / $110 USD) / 90 minutes

Masterclasses are one-on-one, intensive sessions for musicians who don’t need weekly lessons but want focused, expert guidance on a specific challenge or area they’re keen to explore.

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Enquire about music lessons

FAQs | testimonials | Booking terms

If you’re interested in lessons, please get in touch — I’d love to hear what you’re working on or hoping to explore, and I’ll get back to you with current availability and next steps.

You can book a free online consultation below, or send an email enquiry.

Online (via Google Meet)

This is a relaxed, friendly chat where we can talk about your musical goals and interests, get to know each other a bit, and I can answer any questions you have about lessons and scheduling.