THE TCHAIKOVSKY SCHOOL OF MUSIC - Key Persons
Dr. Zara Mirzoyan graduated from Tchaikovsky School of Music in the former USSR with a degree in piano performance. She then continued her studies at the Yerevan Conservatory where she received her Masters Degree in Music.
She is also the recipient of an Honors Diploma as a concert soloist, instructor, accompanist, and teacher.
Dr. Mirzoyan received her Doctorate studying under the renowned Moscow State Conservatory professors Bella Davidovich and Lev Naumov.
Dr. Mirzoyan has taught piano at the Yerevan Conservatory as a professor of piano and has performed on radio broadcasts, nationwide solo concerts, and chamber music around the world.
Her vast knowledge and experience has always influenced her students who now are teaching at top European universities.
Lilly Amiryan is an honors graduate of the Tchaikovsky School of Music and continued her studies at the Yerevan State Conservatory, where she earned her Masters Degree in Piano Performance.
She received also an Honors Diploma as a chamber ensemble soloist, concertmaster, and piano teacher.
During her studies, Ms. Amiryan had the privilege to be a student of the esteemed Professor Georgi Sarajev and world-renowned pianist Professor Svetlana Navasardyan.
After graduation, Ms. Amiryan worked at the prestigious Spendiarov School of Music as a piano teacher and concertmaster. Ms. Amiryan has 25 years of teaching experience and many of her students have become professional and distinguished musicians.
Dr. Naira Vardanyan is also a graduate of the famed Tchaikovsky School of Music and received her Master's Degree in Piano Performance and pedagogy, as well as a Doctorate in Piano Performance and Chamber Music Performance from the Komitas Conservatory of Music.
She also had the great opportunity to serve as Concertmaster under the esteemed Professor Ketty Malkhasian, a student of the famous Nikolay Igumnov while at the Komitas Conservatory.
Dr. Vardanyan continued her education at the same institution receiving her Doctorate, with honors, as a performer,chamber ensemble specialist, and teacher.
Throughout her career, she has performed in a variety of recitals and cultural events around the world, alongside other renowned musicians.
Dr. Vardanyan also studied at the Hanover Conservatory with Professor Maria Egehoff (Germany ) and has over 20 years piano teaching experience.
Patricia Lawson earned her BA from Houghton College and continued studies in music at Canadian Bible College. She began teaching flute in 1983 in the USA, Central and South America, and is active in the Music Teachers' Association of California (MTAC), serving as President for the Whittier Branch, chair for flute events, editor, and as a Board member.