Tiffany Leard (she/her) has been a classical pianist since the age of four, and is a firm believer that the magic of music is found within everyone. Born and raised in Las Vegas, NV, she moved to Chicago in 2018 and graduated with her Bachelors degree in piano performance from the Chicago College of Performing Arts. She has worked with several local Chicago bands, is a winner of multiple solo piano MTNA competitions, holds a National Piano Tournament Paderewski Gold Medal, was a scholarship recipient of the International Keyboard Institute and Festival in New York, a former member of the Nevada School of Arts chamber program, and has actively participated in masterclasses around the country. She teaches beginner and intermediate lessons to students of all ages/skill levels and has a passion for fusing her love of philosophy, nature, culture, and appreciation for all styles of music into her lessons. She loves to collaborate with other artists, build community, and inspire others to experiment, challenge themselves, and tap into their artistic potential.