About Michele McLaughlin®
Michele McLaughlin® is a self-taught, award-winning solo pianist and composer known for her deeply emotional, story-driven music. With 23 albums and over 2 billion streams across platforms, she is one of the most successful independent artists in the Contemporary Instrumental and New Age genres.
Her music — often described as “musical storytelling” — invites listeners into vivid emotional landscapes, each piece offering a glimpse into her personal journey. Michele has been featured in Rolling Stone (print and online), is a 14-time Billboard-charting artist, and a consistent top-seller on iTunes and Amazon.
Michele began playing piano at five and composing at eight, guided entirely by ear. In 2000, she released her first homemade album, Beginnings, which sparked overwhelming support and led to her first professional release, Elysium. Inspired, she left her corporate job in 2007 to pursue music full-time — and has never looked back.
Today, Michele has performed over 200 concerts, been featured on SiriusXM, Music Choice, Whisperings Solo Piano Radio, Echoes, and countless playlists across the globe. Her music continues to resonate with listeners seeking beauty, emotion, and connection.
“My music is my story… my diary, my biography… a glimpse into my soul.”