Ella Bracero

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Ella Bracero is a passionate musician and educator originally from New Jersey. She began playing piano at the age of 4 and discovered her love for singing at 15. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Music Business from Elmhurst University in 2016, and trained in classical, musical theatre, and jazz vocals, honing her skills across a variety of musical genres. Ella has had the privilege of performing on stages, including behind Andrea Bocelli during two of his world tours. She was also featured in the Emmy-nominated PBS special The Christmas Carol and performed in the ensemble for Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses. 

Ella is the music director for the annual Willow Friends Musical at Willow Creek Community Church, a special project that stars children and young adults with special needs. Since 2022, Ella has served as the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Cadence Music NFP, a nonprofit organization in Chicago that provides private music lesson scholarships to students of all ability levels, from ages 5 to 20, so they have an equal opportunity to pursue music without financial strain. 

Ella has been teaching voice, piano, and music theory since 2019 through Lessons By Brooke & Company. With over two decades of experience in music and exposure to a myriad of different teachers and teaching styles, her goal is to meet her students where they are currently in their musical journey and help them grow their skill and talent.