Ellen’s talent is enriched by a solid foundation of education and training.

She has studied with:

• The legendary Mark Murphy
• Former Voicestra member Raz Kennedy
• Jazz vocalist Madeline Eastman
• Cabaret performer Faith Winthrop
• Scat singer extraordinaire Kitty Margolis
• Adventuresome singer Ann Dyer

• Focus on piano and voice from Ithaca College in New York

• C.W. Post
• Hofstra University
• Bank Street College of Education
• SUNY-Stony Brook

• Member of the internationally acclaimed women's a cappella ensemble VOCOLOT from 1989-2005. A joyous fusion of folk, jazz and cantorial vocal traditions, communicating a powerful vision of world peace and reconciliation.
• Vocal Instructor at U.C. Berkeley Extension, Berkeley, CA
• Conductor with the Oakland Youth Chorus, Oakland, CA
• Choral Director and Instrumental Instructor at Beacon School, Oakland, CA