Chris Vance

Chris Vance, Founder and CEO of Playground Sessions

Chris Vance, 42, is the Founder and CEO of Playground Sessions, a leading piano-teaching software and method co-created with legendary musician and producer Quincy Jones.1 Vance has a diverse background, having worked as a Managing Director for ZAG, a brand invention company, as well as a Brand Inventor for Qui Tequila. He also served as a Brand Manager for Proctor & Gamble and worked in finance with Goldman Sachs and Arthur Andersen.1

Vance holds an MBA in Marketing and Strategy from Northwestern University and a BS in Finance/Accounting from Boston College.12 As CEO, his priority is to maintain Playground Sessions' culture and drive to be category pioneers and innovators.1

Vance's mother, a teacher and school principal, has been a significant influence in his life and career dedication to education.1 He believes in empowering every team member and fostering a culture where everyone buys into the same vision and company goals.1

Under Vance's leadership, Playground Sessions recently partnered with Harry Connick, Jr., who is now the primary piano teacher in the learning application.1 The company aims to democratize the music learning process and make it more accessible to a wider audience.1