Lenny Donadio grew up playing piano in Rhode Island, studying with Irina Tchantceva through the RI Philharmonic Music School. After receiving his bachelor's in Political Science, he moved to Denver and began working in schools. He has taught 7th grade math at Manual Middle School for nine years. He began reconnecting with the piano once he had the living space to fit an upright. He has been a finalist in domestic competitions in San Diego, Boston, and Washington DC as well as competitions abroad in Warsaw and through PianoLink. He currently studies with Stephanie Cheng.