Ory Shihor’s Student Success


“In the short 3 years, Lucas has made tremendous progress as a pianist, with the recent honor of becoming a 2022 YoungArts Award Winner and acceptance to Juilliard!”

Fei Sha and Ping Liu, parents of Lucas Sha (acceptance to Juilliard BM in Piano Performance)

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“I cannot thank Mr. Shihor enough for the 9 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, Curtis BM in Piano Performance

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“If I look back to those 4 years in a bigger scale I can see how much Mr. Shihor has helped me find and develop my technique, my ear and my musical and pianistic personality.”

Albert Cano Smit, Juilliard MM in Piano Performance

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“The improvements and achievements I made during these 3 years are way beyond my imagination. Without his teaching and guidance, it’s not possible for me to get accepted into my dream school, Juilliard.”

Jimmy Shen, Juilliard BM in Piano Performance

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“Studying with Mr. Shihor has helped me find the sound I want to create, has raised my confidence in my playing, and has shown that I am capable. I am so thankful for Mr. Shihor. This September, I will be attending the Royal Academy of Music with a full scholarship!”

Millicent McFall, Royal Academy of Music (UK) BM in Piano Performance

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“Mr. Shihor has never failed to bring out the best in me. His endless support and tremendous details to music helped me understand, feel, and hear music in a whole other level. He helped 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!”

Gabriella Handoko, Peabody BM in Piano Performance

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“I still can’t believe I’m actually graduating and how much I’ve grown in these 4 years, especially during this audition-prep journey. The improvements I made as a pianist are definitely beyond my imagination and I’m truly grateful for all your support.”

Yuman Lucy Xu, Manhattan School of Music BM in Piano Performance

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“I came in with a weak background in piano and never thought that I would improve so much within 1 year! Thank you Ory for being such a patient and detail-oriented teacher! My techniques would have never gotten better without your help.”

Irene Li, Manhattan School of Music MM in Piano Performance

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With Mr. Shihor’s guidance and mentorship, I got accepted to all of the schools I’ve auditioned for! I’ve also received scholarships covering 75%-80% of the tuition! I am very grateful that I had an opportunity to study with such a great teacher!”

Kamilla Bendersky, Boston University BM in Piano Performance

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After my first few lessons with professor Shihor, I started noticing major changes in my practice and performance. Furthermore, I was growing more confident with each concert I played. I decided to apply to graduate school and knew that studying with professor Shihor would be the best way for me to feel comfortable and confident with the audition process.”

Claire Yeo, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, MM in Piano Performance

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