Rea Beaumont, DMA, is an internationally recognized Toronto (Tkaronto) concert pianist, composer, and author. She is known for her powerful performances and her many albums that are broadcast worldwide and often reviewed as “beautiful” (MPR). With a distinctive compositional voice, Beaumont blends multiple genres with her lush harmonic language to address global issues, including climate change, and she is regularly invited as an Artist or Composer in Residence. In recognition of her achievements in music, art, and culture, she was recently awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal. 

Beaumont's creative work has been presented throughout North America, South America, and Europe through performance, composition, research, and public engagement. 
  
“A world authority” (CBC) in Canadian music and culture, Dr. Beaumont was awarded the SOCAN Foundation/MusCan Award of Excellence for the Advancement of Research in Canadian Music. She hosts the podcasts Canadian Culture and Canada's Musical Mosaic, featuring in-depth interviews with celebrated Canadian artists such as Bruce Cockburn, Opera Atelier, director Don Shebib, Mark Surman (Mozilla Foundation), Al Qahwa Ensemble, Measha Brueggergosman-Lee, Barbara Hannigan, and many others. 

Beaumont trained in music at the University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, Royal Conservatory of Music, Eastman School of Music, The Juilliard School, Le Centre d'Arts Orford, and The Banff Centre. She is a faculty member at the University of Toronto and an experienced adjudicator for festivals, competitions, and industry awards such as the JUNO Awards. She maintains a private teaching studio where her students have earned top prizes, scholarships, and opportunities to perform with professional orchestras.

Beyond her artistic and academic work, Beaumont has led initiatives to support professional musicians, particularly those experiencing long-term illness. With 20 years of volunteer work, including 13 years with a non-profit organization, she continues to advocate for a more inclusive, accessible, and sustainable arts sector in this digital age.