Irena Fraden is a classical violinist. She began studying violin at age of 5 with her father Lev Tishkoff, who was a professor of violin and renowned performer. She continued her music education at The Tchaikovsky Music College and graduated from The Mussorgsky Conservatory (Russia) with MA degree in music.

Irena is both the performer and teacher. She has played with various opera and ballet companies,The New Haven, Yale and San Diego Symphony Orchestras. Currently she is a member of The San Diego Chamber Orchestra. Her students won numerous competitions.