About
Alise Ewan is a classically trained violinist, chamber musician, and versatile performer across Classical, Jazz, Afrobeats, Hip-Hop, and Pop music. She also performs as a harp & violin duo for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations in the San Francisco Bay Area. Born in Latvia, she began her career with rigorous classical training.
In addition to numerous orchestras, studio sessions, and solo performances, Alise performed as first violin in a string quartet aboard the Celebrity Infinity, traveling from Alaska to Antarctica, including the Falkland Islands. She has shared the stage with artists such as Smokey Robinson, Eagles, Andrea Bocelli, and Sigur Ros, and played high-profile events including the Conde Nast Traveler Annual Meeting, a private concert for Francis Ford Coppola, Candlelight Programs, and as first violin in a string quartet for a Bachelor episode filmed in Napa.
She has recorded at renowned studios including 2200 Studios in Sausalito, Soundwave Studio, and 25th Street Recording in Oakland. Alise offers private online instruction via Zoom and specializes in live violin music for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations.
A seasoned traveler who has visited over 40 countries, Alise speaks fluent English, Latvian, and Russian and has modeled professionally, bringing poise and creativity to her performances. Certified in QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Bookkeeping, and Applied Accounting/Business Management from the College of Marin, she combines musical artistry with a professional, organized approach to client bookings.
Harpist Kristin Lloyd
Kristin is a San Francisco-based harpist who has performed with the Oakland Symphony, San Francisco Contemporary Music Players, Stockton Symphony, Santa Cruz Symphony, and Monterey Symphony. Kristin received her Bachelor of Music degree, Magna cum Laude, from Rice University and her Master of Music from the University of Michigan.
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