Tatiana was born in Russia. She started playing piano and accordion at the age of 6 and was graduated from the Novosibirsk State Conservatory (Novosibirsk, Russia). 

Tatiana’s teaching experience has been started in 1989 and includes judging at several International competitions held in Italy, England, Australia & New Zealand. 

Tatiana moved to Auckland in 1996 and apart from her full-time teaching in Epsom Music School she is a chamber music musician being a member of such groups as VIVO and BRAVURA, piano accompanist and an associate player with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.