Born in
New York City, she was a member of several bands, including
Let's Go Sailing, and is the creator of the Imaginary Bear puppet show. Haden has contributed to recordings of a number of
Los Angeles musicians, including vocals and cello on
Par Avion's EP,
Pop Music United. Her father is the
jazz double bassist
Charlie Haden. Haden is the triplet sister of bassist
Rachel Haden and
violinist
Petra Haden, and the three have performed as
the Haden Triplets. Their brother is bassist-singer
Josh Haden, leader of the group
Spain. She received her MFA degree from
California Institute of the Arts, where she majored in experimental animation. She continues her work in visual art and has exhibited in several shows including one at the Las Cienegas Projects in 2010. In 2015, Haden was picked up by
Rosamund Felsen Gallery where she had a one-artist exhibition showing drawings. Haden plays cello extensively in the Los Angeles area including performing as an additional member of the band
Silversun Pickups. She also plays the cello on their
Pikul EP, which was released in 2005. and played cello on Los Angeles based rock band
The Warlocks album
Surgery in 2005. Tanya, with her sisters
Petra and
Rachel, known as
The Haden Triplets, released their first album on February 4, 2014. The album includes the sisters singing in harmony. The record was produced by
Ry Cooder and also features the sisters on their respective instruments. == Personal life ==