elias wolf music

Come grow your musicianship toolkit in a fun, supportive 4-week workshop series designed for small groups. We’ll strengthen foundational skills like ear training, rhythm, harmony-singing and group cohesion—with time for questions, practice, and connection.

Veteran music educator elias wolf guides singers through interactive exercises and thoughtful techniques to help you feel more confident, creative, and rooted in your musical voice.

All are welcome—bring your curiosity and your whole self.

February 25th, March 4th, March 11th and March 18th.

ACCESSIBILITY

*Elias Wolf Music Studio is a 2nd floor space accessible only by stairs.* There is a gender neutral restroom. There is ample parking on the street and a small lot in front of the building. This is a neuro-spicy space where multiple ways of interacting and learning are welcomed and appreciated.

COVID/ILLNESS POLICY: If you are sick, have any symptoms, or have been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID or was otherwise contagious, please stay home. Masks are not required, but encouraged as needed (i.e. if you are no longer contagious but symptomatic).

ABOUT ELIAS

elias wolf (formerly Lisa Forkish - they/them) is a heart-forward, moon-guided, water-bound singer, composer, teacher, vocal director and arranger, musical spellcaster, abolitionist, community-weaver, and spirited world-builder creating music and collective singing experiences. A change-maker from the start, elias is devoting this era of their life to stewarding what they call “re-humanizing queer song alchemy for the revolution.”

elias has been at the helm of over 15 choirs and vocal groups over the past 22 years, including 5-time national champion high school a cappella group Vocal Rush and powerhouse vocal quintet, HIVE. elias is also an award-winning vocal arranger, and their work has been showcased alongside Kehlani, Ben Harper, Pentatonix and the Oakland Symphony Chorus. Their love of organizing singing humans and producing events also led them to found an arts advocacy nonprofit devoted to uplifting marginalized voices in vocal music. elias’ stint as director of University of Oregon’s a cappella group Divisi from ‘03-’06 was the inspiration for the film “Pitch Perfect,” A graduate of Berklee College of Music, elias has released five albums of original music; their most recent album From the Ashes exploring themes of transformation, justice and love. A performer of 25+ years, elias has appeared at SFJAZZ Center, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and Yoshi’s, and is currently recording their next release, to the water, arriving 11/11/26.

elias identifies as a genderqueer white-bodied witch of English, German and Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry. They hold the superpowers of ADHD and high sensitivity, as well as the gifts of being a Cancer Rising and Sun with a 1st and 12th house cusp. elias is currently a settler on unceded Kalapuya land where they live with their sweet chihuahua mix rescue pup Wally and their Yamaha upright piano.

You can watch this video to get an idea of what elias' singing spaces can look like, and explore their artist CV to learn more about elias' experience and training.

TESTIMONIALS