Yitao Ma is a pianist and organist. She is currently pursuing a M.A in Music Education at Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development at NYU. She was born in Inner Mongolia. She received her bachelor degree in music education at the University of Inner Mongolia. During her college years, she studied piano with Sayá Sangidorj in Spain. Also, She garnered several awards in the piano competition of Inner Mongolia. She is awarded a title of “ the outstanding graduate of Inner Mongolia” and “ the outstanding student leader of Inner Mongolia” in 2013.