Levels taught:
Beginner, Intermediate, AdvancedElise is a singer, pianist, dancer, and actor based in Los Angeles. Originally from Buffalo, Elise moved to New York City in 2012 to pursue her dreams in performing and found a passion for inspiring the next generation of artists. Beginning dance and piano lessons at age 5, Elise was constantly surrounded by music and art. She recently relocated to Los Angeles in October 2020 and has been teaching online and in-person since last fall! Elise made her international musical theater debut as Ermengarde in Hello Dolly with the Mittelsächsisches Theater in Freiberg, Germany. During the pandemic Elise took part in the “Socially Distanced Orchestra” as assistant choreographer and choir member. Elise was cast as a soloist and ensemble member in Leonard Bernstein’s Mass under the baton of the late Maestro Maurice Peress. She also performed with the Yonkers Philharmonic in the summer of 2018 under Tong Chen in a series of Pops and Classical Concerts. Elise holds her degree in Opera Vocal Performance with a focus in classical music studies and also a minor in theatre and dance productions. She is excited to share her love of opera, musical theater, classical and jazz music with students in the greater Los Angeles area!
Levels taught:
Beginner, Intermediate, AdvancedElise is a singer, pianist, dancer, and actor based in Los Angeles. Originally from Buffalo, Elise moved to New York City in 2012 to pursue her dreams in performing and found a passion for inspiring the next generation of artists. Beginning dance and piano lessons at age 5, Elise was constantly surrounded by music and art. She recently relocated to Los Angeles in October 2020 and has been teaching online and in-person since last fall! Elise made her international musical theater debut as Ermengarde in Hello Dolly with the Mittelsächsisches Theater in Freiberg, Germany. During the pandemic Elise took part in the “Socially Distanced Orchestra” as assistant choreographer and choir member. Elise was cast as a soloist and ensemble member in Leonard Bernstein’s Mass under the baton of the late Maestro Maurice Peress. She also performed with the Yonkers Philharmonic in the summer of 2018 under Tong Chen in a series of Pops and Classical Concerts. Elise holds her degree in Opera Vocal Performance with a focus in classical music studies and also a minor in theatre and dance productions. She is excited to share her love of opera, musical theater, classical and jazz music with students in the greater Los Angeles area!
As soon as I realized that my daughter (now 12) had a “voice”, I searched for an instructor. My first choice was a fail. The woman didn’t listen to her and the lessons became boring and robotic. My daughter was very disappointed. We decided to move on. Then we found Elise. My daughter has THRIVED since! It has been almost three years now (both in person and online), and the progress has been nothing short of remarkable. Elise is engaging, energetic, attentive, fun and an exceptionally talented, patient instructor, who genuinely listens to my kid beyond what I could have ever expected. Three months ago she started to teach my son (8) piano. He adores her! Elise has a very unique quality that I find beyond incredible. As an instructor, she finds a way to CONNECT with her students! I recommend her entirely.
Elise is an amazing voice and piano teacher. I have taken lessons with her on both instruments and have learned so much! She is an incredible technician and is an overall fun and caring teacher. You are in good hands with this teacher!
Elise was a huge help teaching musical theatre techniques to our musical students. She helped with the actual singing as well as facial expression and movement. This was a huge help to our performers!
