Ella Bracero
Piano & Voice Instructor
Where Do I Teach?
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.
“Growing up, the musician that inspired me the most would have to be Alicia Keys. She was probably one of the first musicians I was exposed to that played the piano and sang at the same time. I loved her sound, and the way she commanded the stage. I remember trying to emulate her in any way I could, whether it was trying to learn as many of her songs as possible, or styling my hair in braids! Even now I can truly appreciate her as a songwriter, and musician.”