Susan Larson, pianist, received her Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees in piano performance from California State University, Los Angeles. Ms. Larson has performed solo recitals in the United States and Europe, and is also active in duo piano and chamber music. In addition to performance, she continues to teach piano privately. Before joining the LACHSA faculty, Ms. Larson developed and directed the elementary and secondary music program for a private school in the Los Angeles area. Ms. Larson coaches solo and duo piano and teaches music theory, accompanying, and sight reading at LACHSA. In addition to her work here at LACHSA, Ms. Larson is a sought after soloist, accompanist, and clinician. She has presented numerous master classes, and has taught piano and music theory in summer youth camps.

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Nelly Ghazarian holds both Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in Piano Performance. She has appeared in solo and duo recitals and chamber music ensembles in the United States. In addition to recitals, Ms. Ghazarian has given numerous master classes in piano. In the past, she has taught music fundamentals and literature at the Marina Light Christian School. Ms. Ghazarian teaches piano ensemble, piano technique, and theory and literature and also coordinates the chamber ensembles. Besides teaching, she is very active in private instruction and with her concert career.

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