Elisa is an award-winning, classically-trained musician who seeks to bring beauty, artistry, and excellence to her performance. She graduated from the University of Northwestern – St. Paul in May 2024 with a degree in Harp Performance under the tutelage of Cathy Victorsen. Elisa added a secondary concentration in piano to her degree, studying under Dr. Richard Lange; and she also studied violin under Brittany Quinn.

Elisa’s performance experience includes being selected as a winner and performing in the prestigious Minnesota Music Teacher’s Association competition on piano; competing on harp in the University of Northwestern’s Concerto-Aria competition; participating in music ministry trips to Ireland; performing chorally at Orchestra Hall; working as a piano accompanist; performing orchestrally on the violin; appearing as principal harpist with various local ensembles; participating in chamber ensembles; providing harp and piano music for various events, such as weddings and church services; and performing her senior year piano and harp recitals. In the summer of 2024, Elisa became a member of the prestigious Bloomington Symphony Orchestra after appearing as a substitute performer for the 2023-2024 concert season. She continues her harp study with Kathy Kienzle, former principal harpist of the Minnesota Orchestra.

While proficient in all three instruments, Elisa’s specializes in classical harp. She loves to push the boundaries of the instrument, challenging the harp’s stereotypes by introducing her audience to a wide variety of harp music. Her virtuosity and musicality as a harpist have earned her various accolades and recognition.