Ellen McQuillan grew up in Charlottetown, PE. She started to play the violin at the age of nine through her school’s Strings program. Growing up, she studied the violin with Jen Clement, and was a member of the Singing Strings Youth Orchestra. She completed her degree in Music at l’Université de Moncton and Education at UPEI. She is now a Grade 7 French Immersion teacher. She continues to perform in various ensembles around the Island.