Thirteen-year-old Elvies was born in Auckland and attends Pinehurst school.
Elvies started playing the piano at the age of 6 and passed ABRSM Grade 8 piano exam three years later. When he was 12, he started playing the cello and became very passionate about it – he is currently studying cello with James Yoo.
With both instruments, Elvies has participated and won awards in various music events such as APO Summer School and Chamber Music Competition in Hong Kong.
Apart from the piano and cello, Elvies likes reading and writing and also outdoor sports like baseball, windsurfing, and swimming.