Ms. Ella is a music educator, composer, and theater-maker whose work explores identity and underrepresented voices through music. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Songwriting and Jazz Composition from Berklee College of Music and an MFA from NYU Tisch’s Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program. Her original works have been presented at venues including 54 Below, Rattlestick Playwrights Theatre, and The Bitter End, with projects such as ECHO: A MUSICAL QUEST and AFTER THAT DAY receiving festival recognition.

Ms. Ella is passionate about teaching and has extensive experience working with students across music schools, after-school programs, and NYC public schools. She currently teaches piano at Vienna Music and works with students in both one-on-one and group settings. Her teaching emphasizes pattern recognition, musical phrasing, and effective practice habits to help students build strong foundations, gain confidence, and reach their full potential.