Ella Ornstein, originally from Ithaca, New York, has lived in Germany, Thailand and Scotland, and spent considerable time in Iceland. Music is a hobby, but a dearly held one, and she's made music together with friends in many countries. For several years she's been part of the team that runs Melodica Reykjavík, and played her first Melodica there in 2018. She's thrilled beyond words to continue being part of the Melodica family in Nashville.