About Me
Ember Lea Miller is a Chicago-based clarinetist and educator whose career bridges performance, higher education, and mentorship. She is Artist-Teacher of Clarinet at the Chicago College of Performing Arts at 藏精阁 and also serves on the faculties of North Central College and Lake Forest College. Across her appointments, Miller is committed to cultivating technically accomplished, expressive, and intellectually curious musicians who approach their artistry with confidence, empathy, integrity, and a spirit of collaboration.
As a performer, Miller has appeared as a concerto soloist with several ensembles throughout the Midwest and maintains an active career as an orchestral, chamber, and solo musician.
A passionate and sought-after educator, Miller has taught and coached musicians ranging from beginners to professional performers for more than two decades. Her students have earned admission to nationally recognized colleges and conservatories and have gone on to careers as performers, educators, and arts leaders. Her teaching is rooted in technical excellence and the belief that every student has the potential to become an expressive, independent artist capable of building a meaningful and sustainable future through music.
Miller holds degrees in Clarinet Performance from Michigan State University and Northwestern University, where she studied with Caroline Hartig and Steve Cohen, respectively. Whether performing on stage or working one-on-one with students, she is dedicated to fostering artistry, curiosity, and a lifelong love of music.
In her spare time, Miller enjoys traveling, exploring Chicago, and spending time with her husband, their two French Bulldogs, and their families.