Erica Mather was born and raised in Madison, Wisconsin.  After establishing and growing a career there as a professional jazz pianist (voted "Madison's Favorite Jazz Artist" in the 2002 Isthmus Reader's Poll) and music educator, she came to New York city in 2004 to begin graduate work at Columbia University, studying Ethnomusicology.  Upon completing her Master's Degree she strayed from music, music education, and academia to explore another passion: yoga.  She presently lives in New York City, working as a yoga instructor, Holistic Health Counselor, and freelance musician.