Grace Morningstar

Grace Morningstar is an Ottawa-based cellist and DJ with a focus on contemporary Canadian music. Grace breathes life into new repertoire across orchestral, theatre, and studio performance settings. She empowers others through teaching and hosting events, sharing skills and inspiration with diverse communities. With a proven track record of premieres, collaborations, and broad professional versatility, she continually expands possibilities for artistic expression.

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What services Grace offers:

Cello Lessons

Grace is an encouraging teacher with 15+ years of teaching experience, and loves to work with students of all ages and skill levels. She supports all students in developing lifelong skills such as music reading, foundational technique, improvising, music theory and ensemble playing.

  • 30 minute lessons - $40.00

  • 40 minute lessons - $50.00

  • 60 minute lessons - $60.00

✅ Learn cello basics and techniques

✅ Discover your own creative voice!

✅ Prepare for RCM exams, auditions, and performances.

Grace teaches out of her home studio in the Lowertown area.

View full studio policy HERE.

Collaboration

Grace has been a professional cellist and chamber musician for 10+ years, focussing on creative collaboration and new Canadian music. Available for:

  • Creative collaboration.

  • Orchestral playing.

  • Studio recordings.

  • Solo performances.

  • Special events: weddings, celebrations, funerals.

  • Book wedding ensemble HERE

DJ Services

Professional DJ services specializing in:

  • HEAT WAVE: Vintage Soul + RnB

  • HEAT WAVE II: Latin + Salsa

  • NEW WAVE: Talking Heads, Blondie

  • DARK WAVE: Dark 80s Post-Punk

  • GRRRL RAVE: Feminist Punk rave

  • CHILL WAVE I: Reggae + Afrobeats

  • CHILL WAVE II: Japanese city pop

  • BODY WAVE: Music for expressive movement or yoga

  • Wedding Receptions with complete customizable playlist!

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