Lisa

Lisa began her formal music training at the University of North Georgia as a jazz pianist and classically trained cellist, eventually receiving her Associate of Arts in Music. From there, she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Music at Augusta University. As a teacher, she has worked as an Orchestra Conductor at East Aiken Elementary School of the Arts, coaching chamber ensembles at Laurel Ridge Music Camp, and teaching private lessons at Augusta University Conservatory before joining the Imagine Arts team.

Lisa’s performed in several music festivals, including the Westobou Chamber Music Festival and South Carolina Cello Choir, in addition to the musicals Oklahoma! and A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. Her work has led her to play alongside renowned jazz trombonist, Wycliffe Gordon, and pianist, Christopher O’Reilly, of NPR’s From the Top. Her orchestral experience includes: Corelli Camerata Orchestra, Atlanta Philharmonic Orchestra, and Dekalb Symphony Orchestra. Currently, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Orvieto Music Festival in Italy.

In 2016, Lisa co-founded Augusta Cello Society, a cello ensemble with the mission of bringing visibility to the diverse range of cello repertoire. As an artist, her mission is to push the boundaries of classic traditional cello performance to incorporate technology used in electric instruments and infusing experimental music with various artistic mediums. She loves working with students who want to experience the joy of playing cello and piano, knowing how important music has been in her own life experience!