Alisa Horn enjoys performing and teaching a wide variety of musical genres from classical to jazz to rock and beyond. A native Memphian, Alisa studied with Professor Peter Spurbeck at the University of Memphis. Alisa received her Bachelor of Music in Cello Performance from the University of Michigan where she studied with Anthony Elliott and her Master of Music in Cello Performance from Northwestern University with Hans Jensen. Alisa was a member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago, the training orchestra of the Chicago Symphony. Along with pianist Jue He, she recorded the Miaskovsky and Rachmaninoff Cello Sonatas and the duo was featured on McGraw-Hill’s Young Artist Showcase.
Alisa joined jazz legends Marvin Stamm and Bill Mays to form The Inventions Trio which performs a fusion of jazz and classical repertoire. The Trio toured extensively in North America and released three albums to critical acclaim including diverse works from Miles Davis, Thelonius Monk, Villa-Lobos, Claude Debussy, Bill Evans, Bill Mays, and Rachmaninoff.
On Broadway, Alisa has played in many shows including Sunday in the Park with George, An American in Paris, If/Then, Dogfight, Little Miss Sunshine, Carrie, and Next to Normal. While living in NYC, Alisa performed and recorded with many singers, songwriters, and bands including Mary Testa and Michael Starobin, John Legend, Rod Stewart, Devotchka, Matt Wilson Quartet, The Roots, and Phish.
Recently, Alisa completed her Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling at The University of Memphis as well as becoming a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC). She is working to gain licensure and her board certification in music therapy and she is excited to use music and counseling to help people in the Memphis community.
Alisa completed her Suzuki Cello Teacher Training at the School for Strings, NY with Pam Devenport and teaches privately and for the Midtown Suzuki Cooperative. She is also working with the Memphis Chamber Music Society and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Alisa loves felines, French fries, The Weather Channel, and anything that sparkles!