Selena began studying piano at the age of 5. By the age of 10, she was playing the piano for the children’s church at Dorchester Road Church of the Nazarene. She participated in Junior Talent Solo Competitions in the state of South Carolina in both voice and piano. By the age of 13, Selena was playing for regular church services and continues her work in music as Worship Leader of Cornerstone Community Church in St. George, SC.
As a singer and performer, Selena has been involved in the pageant circuit in which she has held several runner-up titles and the title of Ms. Charleston 1993. She has been involved in both solo and vocal ensembles. In theatrics, she has performed in the drama/musicals “The Wedding” and “The Trial”.
Her experience in music instruction began in 1990 with her position as Music Teacher at Life Christian Academy where she also began giving private piano lessons. Classroom education, combined with these instructional experiences bring to her teaching a wide range or musical and technical skills.
After growing a substantial private student base, she left the classroom to open Fancy Fingers Piano Studio in 1999 and has been teaching piano and voice exclusively since that time.
Selena is an enthusiastic and patient teacher whose professional and friendly style bring excellence to any piano teaching environment.
Selena attended the College of Charleston for a Bachelor of Arts in Education with a minor in Music.
As a singer and performer, Selena has been involved in the pageant circuit in which she has held several runner-up titles and the title of Ms. Charleston 1993. She has been involved in both solo and vocal ensembles. In theatrics, she has performed in the drama/musicals “The Wedding” and “The Trial”.
Her experience in music instruction began in 1990 with her position as Music Teacher at Life Christian Academy where she also began giving private piano lessons. Classroom education, combined with these instructional experiences bring to her teaching a wide range or musical and technical skills.
After growing a substantial private student base, she left the classroom to open Fancy Fingers Piano Studio in 1999 and has been teaching piano and voice exclusively since that time.
Selena is an enthusiastic and patient teacher whose professional and friendly style bring excellence to any piano teaching environment.
Selena attended the College of Charleston for a Bachelor of Arts in Education with a minor in Music.
Yvonne is a recent graduate of Charleston Southern University where she has received a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Spanish with minors in Psychology and Theatre. Yvonne is currently working on a second degree in Music Therapy. She is also a member of the national honor societies of Pi Kappa Lambda, Psi Chi, and Sigma Delta Pi.
Growing up, Yvonne has always loved the arts. She started her musical journey when she joined the concert band in the 6th grade. Her first instrument was the clarinet and she played it for 10 years. In high school, Yvonne had many opportunities to play other instruments as well such as the trumpet, bassoon, bass clarinet, snare drum, marimba, other percussive instruments, and the piano. Outside of the band room, Yvonne has also developed a love for acting and singing. She has been in a few plays and musicals such as “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” where she starred as Charlie Brown.
At Charleston Southern University, Yvonne continued to foster her love for music and the arts by joining various ensembles such as the Steel Pan Band and Gospel Choir. Through private lessons she achieved proficiency in voice, guitar, and piano.
Yvonne hopes to share her love for music with the community whether it is through music therapy or through teaching future musicians.
Growing up, Yvonne has always loved the arts. She started her musical journey when she joined the concert band in the 6th grade. Her first instrument was the clarinet and she played it for 10 years. In high school, Yvonne had many opportunities to play other instruments as well such as the trumpet, bassoon, bass clarinet, snare drum, marimba, other percussive instruments, and the piano. Outside of the band room, Yvonne has also developed a love for acting and singing. She has been in a few plays and musicals such as “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” where she starred as Charlie Brown.
At Charleston Southern University, Yvonne continued to foster her love for music and the arts by joining various ensembles such as the Steel Pan Band and Gospel Choir. Through private lessons she achieved proficiency in voice, guitar, and piano.
Yvonne hopes to share her love for music with the community whether it is through music therapy or through teaching future musicians.
Described by the Armenian Weekly as a "technical wizard" and a pianist of "rich emotions," an Armenian award-winning pianist Hrant Bagrazyan explores repertoire ranging from the Baroque era to our modern times.
Dr. Bagrazyan has performed in various prestigious concert halls across the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York, Aula Nova Hall in Poznan (Poland) and Steinway Hall in Changsha (China). Hrant Bagrazyan made his debut as a soloist with an orchestra in 2014 with the Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra at the 3,000-seat Centennial Chapel and has been frequently performing as a soloist with various orchestras across the United States.
Hrant Bagrazyan has won many international competitions including First Prizes at KVSO Young Artist Competition and San Jose International Piano Competition.
Dr. Bagrazyan has been serving as piano faculty member at Charleston Southern University since January 2023.
Dr. Bagrazyan has performed in various prestigious concert halls across the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York, Aula Nova Hall in Poznan (Poland) and Steinway Hall in Changsha (China). Hrant Bagrazyan made his debut as a soloist with an orchestra in 2014 with the Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra at the 3,000-seat Centennial Chapel and has been frequently performing as a soloist with various orchestras across the United States.
Hrant Bagrazyan has won many international competitions including First Prizes at KVSO Young Artist Competition and San Jose International Piano Competition.
Dr. Bagrazyan has been serving as piano faculty member at Charleston Southern University since January 2023.
Mykayla has lived in the Charleston area her entire life. She has been homeschooled since the third grade, and while finishing high school she is pursuing an Associate's Degree in Pastry & Baking from Trident Technical College.
Her love of piano started a few years ago when her grandmother gave her lessons virtually and when she visited from Tennessee. This led Mykayla to study under Selena at Fancy Fingers Studio where she has flourished and now has the joy and privilege of teaching others.
Each summer, she has attended Toby Mac's Camp Electric in Nashville, TN where she has learned from many Christian recording artists. Mykayla also has the honor of playing in worship at Reality Church in Goose Creek.
Her love of piano started a few years ago when her grandmother gave her lessons virtually and when she visited from Tennessee. This led Mykayla to study under Selena at Fancy Fingers Studio where she has flourished and now has the joy and privilege of teaching others.
Each summer, she has attended Toby Mac's Camp Electric in Nashville, TN where she has learned from many Christian recording artists. Mykayla also has the honor of playing in worship at Reality Church in Goose Creek.
Brenda Floyd began studying piano and voice at age 6 in Southeastern Ohio. After graduation, Brenda was accepted and received a Bachelor of Music degree followed by a Masters of Music degree at the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of music. Both degrees were in Vocal Performance, with a minor degree in piano. Following graduation, Brenda taught both privately and as an adjunct professor in college. She has performed in opera performances and as a soloist. In Churches, Brenda has also been the pianist for the worship team in multiple settings.
Brenda has initiated and developed music programs for children that have touched hundreds of kids. Her innovative abilities have led to bring kids together in multicultural settings to sing together in choirs, play instruments, and learn to love music. She has also led conferences on developing and leading children's choirs. Also a certified Kindermusik teacher, Brenda has taught kids of all ages and has inspired several students to continue on and obtain their own music degrees.
Brenda finds great joy in sharing her love of music with both children and adults. Being "instrumental" in bringing that love to others is her great passion.
Brenda has initiated and developed music programs for children that have touched hundreds of kids. Her innovative abilities have led to bring kids together in multicultural settings to sing together in choirs, play instruments, and learn to love music. She has also led conferences on developing and leading children's choirs. Also a certified Kindermusik teacher, Brenda has taught kids of all ages and has inspired several students to continue on and obtain their own music degrees.
Brenda finds great joy in sharing her love of music with both children and adults. Being "instrumental" in bringing that love to others is her great passion.
Nicole Arsenault was born and raised here in the Lowcountry. From an early age, her parents encouraged her to pursue the art of piano, and she did, later joining the studio of Jordan Alexander.
Now, she attends Charleston Southern University, double-majoring in Piano Performance and Business Entrepreneurship and studying under Dr. Soohyun Yun.
She has been recognized academically by induction to the honor societies Alpha Chi (top 10% of her class school-wide) and Sigma Beta Delta (top 20% of her class in the School of Business).
Musically, Nicole has been awarded “Outstanding Freshman” by Pi Kappa Lambda, the music honor society, and won 1st Place in the Adult Division of the Charleston Music Teacher’s Association (CMTA) Louise Mathis Scholarship Competition in 2021, and was awarded Honorable Mention in the SC MTNA Piano Competition (Young Artist Division).
In her free time, Nicole enjoys reading, gaming, and conversations with friends. She aspires to make a difference wherever the Lord leads her.
Now, she attends Charleston Southern University, double-majoring in Piano Performance and Business Entrepreneurship and studying under Dr. Soohyun Yun.
She has been recognized academically by induction to the honor societies Alpha Chi (top 10% of her class school-wide) and Sigma Beta Delta (top 20% of her class in the School of Business).
Musically, Nicole has been awarded “Outstanding Freshman” by Pi Kappa Lambda, the music honor society, and won 1st Place in the Adult Division of the Charleston Music Teacher’s Association (CMTA) Louise Mathis Scholarship Competition in 2021, and was awarded Honorable Mention in the SC MTNA Piano Competition (Young Artist Division).
In her free time, Nicole enjoys reading, gaming, and conversations with friends. She aspires to make a difference wherever the Lord leads her.
Shenwei Geng is a pianist, educator, and collaborator. She is currently a Doctor of Musical Arts candidate in piano performance at the University of Missouri–Kansas City, where she also served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the Conservatory, teaching both group and applied piano lessons. Besides, she has been teaching at various music schools in the US, including Kansas City School of Music (Kansas City, MO), Okemos Music Academy (Okemos, MI) and Diaz School of Music (Lansing, MI).
Shenwei received her Master of Music in piano performance from Michigan State University. She was honored to participate in the Brevard Music Festival in Brevard, NC, in 2018, where she performed and gave lectures at various venues.
Actively engaged in professional organizations, Shenwei is a dedicated member of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA). She has presented at the 2022 Kansas Music Teachers Association (KMTA) Conference, the 2024 MTNA Collegiate Symposium, and the 2024 MTNA National Conference. Additionally, she served as a judge for KMTA's state competitions. Shenwei is also a recipient of the Kansas City Music Club Scholarship and was awarded the UMKC Women’s Council Graduate Merit Awards in 2022 and 2023 for her piano pedagogical projects.
With over 10 years of experience teaching piano and music theory, Shenwei loves interacting with students of different ages and backgrounds. Besides performing and teaching, Shenwei enjoys cooking and traveling.
Shenwei received her Master of Music in piano performance from Michigan State University. She was honored to participate in the Brevard Music Festival in Brevard, NC, in 2018, where she performed and gave lectures at various venues.
Actively engaged in professional organizations, Shenwei is a dedicated member of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA). She has presented at the 2022 Kansas Music Teachers Association (KMTA) Conference, the 2024 MTNA Collegiate Symposium, and the 2024 MTNA National Conference. Additionally, she served as a judge for KMTA's state competitions. Shenwei is also a recipient of the Kansas City Music Club Scholarship and was awarded the UMKC Women’s Council Graduate Merit Awards in 2022 and 2023 for her piano pedagogical projects.
With over 10 years of experience teaching piano and music theory, Shenwei loves interacting with students of different ages and backgrounds. Besides performing and teaching, Shenwei enjoys cooking and traveling.
Brooklyn is from Summerville, South Carolina, and has been playing piano since she was five years old. She was accepted into Rollins Middle School of the Arts for piano in the fifth grade, and that is where her passion for the piano began.
Brooklyn improved her piano skills during middle school by playing more classical pieces and working on her technique. After that, she was admitted into the Charleston County School of the Arts in North Charleston, where she discovered that the music was becoming more difficult. She knew she had to put in a lot of effort outside of school to keep her spot, so she studied a lot of theory and concentrated on her pieces.
Brooklyn performed at the Sonatina Festival in 10th grade and received positive feedback from the judges. In tenth through twelfth grades, she took part in Achievement Day, where she received an Outstanding Ribbon each of those years. For her senior year, she was required to do a Piano Senior Thesis where she performed and a presentation about her year of teaching three 7th graders. This experience inspired her to want to teach more in the future.
Brooklyn graduated from the School of the Arts and will be attending Charleston Southern University to major in early childhood education and minor in music.
Brooklyn improved her piano skills during middle school by playing more classical pieces and working on her technique. After that, she was admitted into the Charleston County School of the Arts in North Charleston, where she discovered that the music was becoming more difficult. She knew she had to put in a lot of effort outside of school to keep her spot, so she studied a lot of theory and concentrated on her pieces.
Brooklyn performed at the Sonatina Festival in 10th grade and received positive feedback from the judges. In tenth through twelfth grades, she took part in Achievement Day, where she received an Outstanding Ribbon each of those years. For her senior year, she was required to do a Piano Senior Thesis where she performed and a presentation about her year of teaching three 7th graders. This experience inspired her to want to teach more in the future.
Brooklyn graduated from the School of the Arts and will be attending Charleston Southern University to major in early childhood education and minor in music.
Hannah Dawson is a native of North Charleston, South Carolina. She is currently a student at Charleston Southern University.
Hannah has been taking lessons at Fancy Fingers Piano Studio since she was 7 years old. In 2016, Hannah competed in Achievement Day sponsored by the Charleston Music Teachers Association. Her performance, applied technique, and sight reading were rated as Outstanding, and she earned a Blue Ribbon.
Hannah is the church pianist at Greater Grace Tabernacle in North Charleston, and she is looking forward to working with beginning piano students.
Hannah has been taking lessons at Fancy Fingers Piano Studio since she was 7 years old. In 2016, Hannah competed in Achievement Day sponsored by the Charleston Music Teachers Association. Her performance, applied technique, and sight reading were rated as Outstanding, and she earned a Blue Ribbon.
Hannah is the church pianist at Greater Grace Tabernacle in North Charleston, and she is looking forward to working with beginning piano students.