Biography

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EDUCATION
M.M., New Jersey City University, 2015
Multiple Woodwind Performance
B.M., Ithaca College, 2012
Saxophone Performance and Music Education


LIFE 
Hi! My name is Erika and I recently moved to NYC. In my time here, I've been a substitute musician on Broadway and various Off-Broadway shows. In June 2024, I was the Reed 2 chair holder of "Beautiful: the Carol King Musical" at Paper Mill Playhouse. I enjoy being the Tenor Saxophonist of the Fort Lee Saxophone Quartet and the regular saxophonist of the Melodica Band, performing on stage to vibrant audiences throughout the tri-state area.

I have education and performance degrees from Ithaca College (B.M. in Music Education and Saxophone Performance) and New Jersey City University (M.M. in Multiple Woodwind Performance). My intensive undergraduate and graduate studies have helped me become a versatile performer, allowing me to excel in a variety of performance settings ranging from classical to commercial music. 

After grad school, I spent several happy years on the road. I had the pleasure of touring as the Reed player for the National/International Broadway shows of "The Prom," "Kinky Boots," "The Bodyguard," "Annie" and "The Producers”. My travels have brought me to 49 US states, 7 Canadian provinces and parts of Southeast Asia! 

I also love to teach! I have successfully maintained a private studio of students for over fifteen years. I value the importance of meeting each student wherever they’re at on their musical journey while emphasizing the basics of proper embouchure, good posture, air support, intonation and the practice of scales. I especially enjoy building a strong rapport with my students that makes lessons together both enjoyable and informative. I offer in person sax, clarinet, flute and piano lessons in Manhattan, NY as well as virtual lessons over Zoom.

When I'm not playing or teaching, I enjoy seeing Broadway shows, traveling, and a great iced latte. 
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