Originally from Osaka, Japan, Liko Yamane began studying piano at the age of three. As a teenager, she performed as a soloist with several symphony orchestras while studying under Reiko Matsuzaki, an internationally acclaimed pianist. Since relocating to Ottawa in 2000, Liko has become a sought-after collaborative pianist, working with hundreds of string and wind instrument students in their exams, recitals, and competitions across Ottawa, as well as throughout Ontario and Quebec. Beyond her extensive work with students, she has also performed with renowned artists such as James Ehnes, Yosuke Kawasaki, and other internationally celebrated musicians.