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Maya Masaoka

Biography

Maya is earning her bachelor’s degree from University of Southern California Thornton School of Music in the studio of Lina Bahn. In 2018, she won the Callie D. McGrath Competition. Maya recently attended the 2023 Aspen Music Festival as fellow.

Journey to the Academy

Torrance, California Music Academy of the West

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