Shushana Hakobyan is an accomplished Armenian pianist whose artistry and leadership have made a meaningful impact on the international music community. She holds a Master’s degree in Piano Performance from the Komitas State Conservatory in Armenia and earned a Graduate Certificate in Keyboard Collaborative Arts from the University of Southern California, reflecting her dedication to both solo and collaborative performance at the highest level.

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In collaboration with renowned violinist and composer Ruben Aghiyan, she co-founded the Unison Duet. Together, they have led charitable initiatives in Armenia’s border villages and recorded the album Fantasy, with proceeds supporting humanitarian causes. Shushana also served as a leading soloist with the Armenian State Philharmonic and is a founding member of the SHELL Armenia State Philharmonic Trio. The trio toured extensively throughout Europe to critical acclaim and, following a long hiatus, has recently resumed performances across North America.

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Shushana has performed at distinguished venues including the Interfaith Center at the Presidio and the Concert Society of Coraopolis. In October 2023, she presented a charitable concert in Toronto to raise funds for families affected by the conflict in Artsakh.

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In 2024, she co-founded the international composition competition Homecoming: Return to Artsakh alongside prominent American composer Deon Nielsen Price. The competition was created to preserve, celebrate, and revitalize the rich folk music traditions of Artsakh by inspiring new works from contemporary composers. Following a successful inaugural project, the competition returned in 2026 with a new round of submissions.

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Beyond the stage, Shushana Hakobyan is the Founder and President of Music For Unity, an organization dedicated to promoting classical music, fostering artistic collaboration, and creating positive social impact through music. She is also the creator of the award-winning concert series By the Piano with Shushana.