• Acceptance to Curtis BM in Piano Performance

• Acceptance to Juilliard BM in Piano Performance

• 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.

His ever-growing attention to style, precision, and delicacy has brought to my music colors that I would have never imagined if it were not for his unprecedented teaching.

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!

— Ray Ushikubo, studied with Ory Shihor for 9 years