Voice & Piano Lessons with Ella

I teach songwriting, music production, and voice with a highly individual-focused approach.

For voice, I’m an all-rounder who prioritizes what is artistically true and necessary for each person, helping them develop their unique vocal identity. In songwriting, I focus on cultivating the artist’s artistic voice and exploring their goals and vision as a songwriter, drawing heavily on Pat Pattison methods.

In production, I start with the fundamentals and guide students through the entire process, from writing and arrangement to engineering, plugin use, vocal production, mixing, and mastering, so they can confidently produce a song from start to finish.

A big part of my teaching philosophy comes from how I learned, I felt that some things weren’t taught in the way I needed, and I want to change that experience for others. I genuinely love helping people, seeing their growth, and sharing their excitement when things click. That’s why I’m passionate about sharing my skills and knowledge openly; I believe knowledge and creative tools shouldn’t be gatekept. My goal is to teach in a clear, supportive, and enthusiastic way so artists feel empowered to develop their own voice and confidence.

I’m always learning, and I honestly still feel like a beginner in many ways, which keeps me curious and grounded in my craft. I love that I get to do what I’m passionate about, but I’m constantly reading, listening, studying, and exploring new ideas from songwriters, producers, and vocal teachers. I’m always discovering new techniques, perspectives, and approaches, and I believe there is endless knowledge to learn and share. That mindset shapes how I teach. I want to grow alongside my students and encourage a lifelong love of learning and exploration.

I believe it’s essential to tune into a student’s energy and check in regularly on how they’re feeling, some may be shy, some more open, and their body language often tells you a lot. Celebrating success, for me, is about recognizing when a student reaches the goals they’ve set for themselves, which are unique to each individual. My teaching approach is intuitive and adaptive: I explore a student’s goals, adjust as we go, and build from each lesson’s progress to the next step, always making sure the student feels included in the process. Sometimes this means guiding them toward a place they can’t yet see, while always keeping their comfort and confidence in mind. Overall, my style is caring, goal-oriented, and deeply focused on helping students grow while feeling supported and empowered in their own voice.

I find creative inspiration in many places: movies, actors, musicians, books, the world around me, and nature. I’m also inspired by quieter moments, finding ideas and perspective in stillness and silence. These diverse sources of inspiration feed my teaching, songwriting, and production, helping me approach creativity with curiosity and openness.