Ella Thomasine is a violinist and vocalist from Duluth, MN but now based in her adopted home of New Orleans, LA. Originally self-taught and focused on soaking up as much music as possible, with a primary interest in swing, Western Swing and traditional jazz from 1900-1950’s.
Ella has toured extensively nationally and internationally with her band The Silver Lining Serenaders (co-led with Scott Stobbe). It will be her first year teaching at Lark and she is excited to inspire and empower learners of all types by imparting practical and hands-on knowledge, as well as interesting factoids to impress friends at parties!