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title: Leila Viss
date: 2025-03-12T08:50:00-05:00
author: Jennifer Vermeer
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#  Leila Viss

 

 

 

 ![]() Leila Viss, an accomplished pianist and educator, holds a master’s degree in piano performance and pedagogy from the University of Denver and a background in general music from Dordt University. With over 30 years of teaching experience, she is dedicated to fostering lifelong musicians through innovative teaching approaches. Leila co-authored *[Found in the Wake](https://a.co/d/2tdqP4M)* with her son, Carter, and husband, Chuck, sharing their journey through trauma and healing. She continues to inspire students and teachers alike through her website, [LeilaViss.com](https://www.leilaviss.com/), where she offers resources for musicians.

 

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## Articles by Leila Viss

  [     ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/iatpianofeature.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=33&f=webp&c=45f4aa5a&v=7cdceeb31cedc5484becaea2b254b754524c9fd1d2fc906e072e2a55a3a76a95)   Interviews 

 Apr 01, 2025 

### Finding Faith and Adaptation Through Piano

 By Carter Viss and Leila Viss

The gift of music offers a way to overcome grief and experience healing. How does music serve as a source of strength and solace?

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