Marzena Lilian Szlaga, born in Poland, completed her bachelor's and master's degree in both piano performance and piano pedagogy in Wroclaw University School of Music.
She continued her piano studies in Chicago Musical College of Roosevelt University, where she earned her Master of Music degree in 1995. She soloed with several polish symphonic orchestras, performed in Europe and U.S. as an accompanist, soloist and chamber musician. Years 1994-95 she auditioned to prestigious Civic Symphonic Orchestra of Chicago. In 1995 she appeared in chamber music program at the Chicago Orchestra Hall. Her performances with polish orchestras and Civic were transmitted on the radio.
Her teaching experience include private instructions in Wroclaw, piano and theory at Wroclaw Conservatory, Beverly Art Center School of the Arts in Chicago, private instructions in Chicago and now -Seattle where she has built successful piano studio. Her current piano studio consists of 44 students of all ages and levels. Students are encouraged to perform in bi-yearly recitals in various Eastside venues. In addition advanced students have the opportunity to perform all Chopin music in concert held once a year in Polish Home Auditorium in Seattle.