Born and raised in Ottawa, Lisa began her violin studies there at the age of 6. She later moved to London, Ontario where she earned her Bachelor of Music at the University of Western Ontario. In 1992, Lisa moved to Kingston, Ontario, where she currently resides. Over the years she has played in various orchestral and chamber groups including the London Concert Players Orchestra, Quinte Symphony, Peterborough Symphony, Ottawa Symphony, Melos Orchestra, and the Kingston Symphony. In addition to orchestral playing, Lisa has performed in many musicals both in Kingston and at the 1000 Islands Playhouse. She has also played a variety of engagements with, and is a founding member of The Limestone Trio. Lisa also maintains a busy private violin studio at her home in Kingston.