Tara Rieland Braun

Tara mixes her passion for the piano and marketing expertise to drive the Modern Piano strategy. A career marketing professional and piano player since the first grade, Tara studied piano with Yvonne Tedder as a child and is currently studying with Sam Pasco.  Tara is a graduate from the University of Pittsburgh.

Favorite song to play on the Piano: Exit Music for a Film, by Radiohead

Favorite composers:  Leos Janacek, Philp Glass, Angelo Badalamenti, Ennio Morricone and Andrew Lloyd Webber

Most influential Musician in my life: Thom Yorke

Favorite book:  The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand

Favorite key: B Minor

What makes me happiest? Collaborating with creative people and being very productive. Mentoring others, watching businesses grow, and juggling multiple priorities – truly! Most of all, I’m happiest when I’m with my family which also includes the most lovable and regal Royal Standard Poodle (Jasper) and of course - disappearing into the piano.