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ABOUT THE FOUNDER

My Story

Christine Elise is a lifelong vocalist, entrepreneur, philanthropist, writer, and public speaker. Born and raised just outside of NYC in Stamford, CT, Christine began singing, dancing, and acting at a young age, and formally became introduced to the recording industry at just 14 years old. She went on to attend the prestigious Berklee College of Music with a vocal scholarship, and studied with some of the best in the business while recording original music, providing vocals for session work and famous artists, and headlining venues as a solo performer around the New England area. After graduating with a bachelor's degree in Music Business & Management, Christine returned to the NYC area for an opportunity to work at Sony Music Entertainment label, Columbia Records. There, she did digital marketing for Beyonce, Adele, Foster the People, J Cole, Tyler the Creator, and more. After taking a special interest in A&R and artist development, Christine decided it was time to try her hand at entrepreneurship and shift away from the corporate workplace. 

 

In early 2012, she launched her first business, The Pop Music Academy, where she offered music education and artist development services to aspiring musicians around the region. From there, the business quickly grew with the addition of a commercial recording studio (Stamford Recording Studio) and boutique record label (Elise Music Group). After many years of organizing charity concerts featuring her clients and students, Christine was inspired to start her own nonprofit to help those in need in her community through the healing power of music. 501(c)(3) Hope in Harmony, Inc was founded in 2015, and has gone on to develop weekly programs in the inner cities delivering invaluable music education and therapeutic services through partnerships with local and national charities like the Boys & Girls Club and YMCA.

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In 2019, Christine restructured her companies and formed Lock City Music Group, with a special focus on giving music-makers the tools and education they need to understand and thrive in the new music business. Today, she still owns and operates 100% of her company as a proud female and minority business owner, and continues to work as a vocalist herself, is an author for a variety of music business publications, and can also be found speaking on many panels as an expert on entrepreneurship and the music industry. She maintains longtime memberships with the Recording Academy (The Grammys), American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers, and the Berklee Alumni Association.

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When not working, Christine enjoys spending quality time with her husband and (soon-to-be) three young daughters at her home in Connecticut. Always one for balance, you can usually find her reading a hard-copy book on something she's deeply passionate about, or indulging in the Real Housewives or any installment of the Jurassic Park movie franchise with a gluten-free snack in hand. She loves volleyball, mixed martial arts, a strong cup of coffee, and will likely kick your ass at a round of skeet shooting if given the chance. 

Live performance in Stamford, CT
Walking the red carpet at the Latin Grammy Awards
Working in my recording studio
Live performance with Luis Figueroa at the Agganis Arena in Boston, MA
Volunteering with my charity, Hope in Harmony, with the children of the Boys & Girls Club
Hosting an event with Berklee College of Music at my studio
Live performance at the Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, CT
Background singing for Michael McDonald in Boston, MA
Being honored with my charity, Hope in Harmony, for our work with the Boys & Girls Club
At the grand opening of PowerStation NYC
Background singing at the Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, CT
Volunteering at a LiveGirl charity event in New Canaan, CT
Live performance with Luis Figueroa at the Agganis Arena in Boston, MA
Where my major record label experience began at Columbia Records in NYC
Radio interview about my entrepreneurial endeavors in Greenwich, CT
Speaking engagement at BerkleeNYC
Live performance at the Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, CT
Being honored for our charitable donation to the Music Therapy Program at Stamford Hospital's Bennet
Christine in her office
Walking the red carpet at the Grammy Awards
Live performance with Luis Figueroa at the Agganis Arena in Boston, MA
Speaking engagement for Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA
Volunteering with my charity, Hope in Harmony, at the Boys & Girls Club
Walking the red carpet at the Grammy Awards
Early years of session vocal work at a recording studio in NYC
Speaking engagement for Berklee College of Music's Alumni Association in NYC
Walking the red carpet at the Grammy Awards
Promotional photoshoot from my days as a recording artist
In the vocal booth at my recording studio
Walking the red carpet at the Grammy Awards
Live performance at the Ridgefield Playhouse
Walking the red carpet at the Latin Grammy Awards
Speaking engagement for Berklee College of Music's Alumni Association at PowerStation NYC
Background singing for Michael McDonald in Boston, MA
Walking the red carpet at the Grammy Awards
Live performance at the Ridgefield Playhouse
Walking the red carpet at the Grammy Awards

Some Quick Facts

Business Ventures

Lock City Music Group (current)

Hope in Harmony, Inc. (current)

Elise Music Group (past)

Stamford Recording Studio (past)

The Pop Music Academy (past)

Professional Affiliations

The Recording Academy

The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers

The Berklee Alumni Association

Education

Berklee College of Music

BM in Music Business & Management, with a concentration in Entrepreneurship

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