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FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
Xu Khuc, Doctor of Musical Arts
Born in Paris and grew up in Orange County, Dr. Xu Khuc began piano at age five. Her mom, Khuc Lan, is a celebrated Vietnamese lyricist and song writer.
Dr. Khuc earned her Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees in Piano Pedagogy from California State University, Fullerton and Dr. Khuc has earned a Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Pedagogy from the University of South Carolina.
A nationally recognized pedagogue, Dr. Khuc has presented at Music Teachers National Association National Conference and South Carolina Music Teachers' Association and adjudicated for the Music Teachers' Association of California.
Dr. Khuc currently resides in Orange County, offering lessons in Irvine, Newport Beach, and surrounding areas.
Piano Teacher
Ariel Qian
Ariel Qian, a pianist hailing from China, is receiving her Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance in May 2025 and continuing her studies for her Masters of Music in Piano Performance at Cal State Fullerton. Her journey with the piano began at the age of six, sparking a profound interest that has evolved into a flourishing musical career. Under the guidance of esteemed mentors such as Dr. Giorgi Lastso and Dr. Oliver Salonga, Ariel embarked on her musical odyssey. During her Freshman and Sophomore years at Cal State Fullerton, she studied under Ning An, and she continues her piano studies under the tutelage of Dr. Myong-Joo Lee.
Throughout her academic pursuit, Ariel Qian has actively participated in performances and competitions. A notable achievement in 2022 was her third-place win in the Concerto-Aria Competition at Cal State Fullerton, where she showcased her talent by performing Shostakovich Piano Concerto No.2 in F Major Op.102. This accomplishment stands as a testament to Ariel's dedication and proficiency in the world of piano performance.
PIANO TEACHER
Audrey Jiang
Ms. Audrey Jiang started her piano studies at age five. Later on, she studied at the Central Conservatory of Music in China. Ms. Jiang has graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance and is passionate about continuing her growth as a musician and educator.
Ms. Jiang specializes in piano performance, sight-reading, technique, and music theory. She cares about her students, not only making sure they follow her instruction and understand the lesson material, but also to help students improve in every musical way.