Faculty
Phillip Bush
Acclaimed as “a pianist of poetry, elegance, and power” (American Record Guide), “a pianist of exceptional, cherishable finesse” (Los Angeles Times), and “one of those rare pianists who combine structural intelligence with a hundred color gradations” (Village Voice)…
Nicholas Susi
Described in The WholeNote as “an innovative musician and aggressive thinker with a gift for keyboard brilliance,” Dr. Nicholas Susi enjoys a multifaceted career living out his deep love of music. He recognizes that Classical music has been a transformative force in his life…
Scott Price
Dr. Scott Price currently serves as Carolina Distinguished Professor of Music, and Coordinator of Piano Pedagogy at the University of South Carolina School of Music, and recently completed his third term as President of the Board of Trustees of the Frances Clark Center for Keyboard Pedagogy…
Guest Faculty
Annie Jeng
Hailed for her “brilliant pianism” (Gramophone) and “acrobatic” performances (Take Effect), Taiwanese-American pianist Annie Jeng has performed and taught widely as an educator, soloist, and chamber musician…
Wendy Valerio
Wendy Valerio, Ph.D. is Professor of Music Education, Director of Student Teaching, and Director of the Children’s Music Development Center at the University of South Carolina School of Music in Columbia, SC…
Elizabeth Churchya
Elizabeth Churchya is a pianist, educator, and arts administrator recognized for her sensitive musicianship and dynamic leadership in the performing arts. As an arts leader, Elizabeth has extensive experience managing…
Agnieszka Lasko
Agnieszka Lasko is an internationally recognized composer of pedagogical piano repertoire, pianist, and educator. She is the author of the best-selling Polish piano method…
Boran Zhao
Boran Zhao recently received a DMA in piano performance from the University of South Carolina where he studied with Dr. Nicholas Susi. Zhao started learning the piano at age seven. He won the Gold Prize at the Chinese…
