How can I help?

I've spent my entire life working on streamlining how I learn music and how I practice to help make performing easier, more musical, and more rewarding. If you're a musician at any level and want to chat about how I can help your own journey or if you're interested in me addressing a group or offering a workshop, contact me by email at erica@ericasipes.com.

Here are some of the skills I've helped people with in the past:

Gaining confidence with understanding rhythms and pulse
Improving practicing skills, strategies, and goal setting
Coming up with detailed but flexible plans to get ready for exams or performances
Taking a more efficient approach to learning music more quickly and effectively
Improving sightreading skills
Reducing anxiety around performing

Before I met Erica, my practice sessions were mindless, stressful, and unproductive. I felt like I was not making progress like I should, and did not know why. After just one session with Erica, my entire approach to practicing changed: I'm more productive, learn music quicker, and know the music on a deeper level. I love the process of practicing now, and enjoy learning new music, because I now have the skills to do it effectively.

Travis Whaley,

Organist and pianist, student at Virginia Tech