LUCAS SHA

Studied with Ory Shihor for 4 years

• Acceptance to Juilliard BM in Piano Performance, Brown University, and University of Pennsylvania.

• Award Winner of National YoungArts Competition (Piano)

  “When we started looking for a new piano teacher for Lucas, Ory’s name came to us with high recommendation through many channels. At that time, Lucas had studied piano for 3 years and had felt that he was quite behind his peers…”

RAY USHIKUBO

Studied with Ory Shihor for 9 years

• Acceptance to Curtis Institute of Music BM in Piano Performance with Full Scholarships.

• Winner of Hilton Head International Piano Competition.

  “Studying with Mr. Shihor not only has allowed me to pursue my dreams, but also changed my life…I cannot thank him enough for the nine years of guiding me and my music and for making it possible for me to get accepted to the Curtis Institute of Music!”

ALBERT CANO SMIT

Studied with Ory Shihor for 4 years

• Acceptance to Juilliard MM and Yale MM in Piano Performance.

• Winner of Walter W. Naumburg International Piano Competition.

  “It’s very hard to explain with words how grateful I am to Mr. Shihor for the past four years studying with him. There are too many things that in my opinion stand out in his teaching, but I think I should at least mention these two…”

JIMMY SHEN

Studied with Ory Shihor for 3 years

• Acceptance to The Juilliard School BM in Piano Performance.

  “The improvements and achievements I made during these three years are way beyond my imagination. It is truly an amazing experience studying with Mr.Shihor. Without his patience, sensitive and delicate teaching and guidance. It’s not possible for me to get accepted into my dream school, Juilliard. I am extremely thankful to him for all the works and effort he has done for me.”

MILLICENT MCFALL

Studied with Ory Shihor for 3 years

• Acceptance to Royal Academy of Music (UK) BM in Piano Performance with Full Scholarships for Tuition, Room and Board

  “…One of my biggest insecurities when I first started studying with Mr. Shihor, was my technique. Within in my first lesson, he already corrected the way I sat at the piano which changed the amount and the quality of sound I produced…”

GABRIELLA HANDOKO

Studied with Ory Shihor for 3 Years

• Acceptance to Peabody and New England Conservatory BM in Piano Performance

  “…Mr. Shihor has never failed to bring out the best in me…I’m really grateful to have him help me get accepted into multiple top music conservatories including NEC and Peabody which I was offered a large scholarship. I wouldn’t be able to go this far without Mr. Shihor.”