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Holly Bean

In the world of jazz, where every note tells a story, Holly Bean’s journey from the University of Tennessee (UT) to Juilliard is one of passion and perseverance. As the first woman admitted to Juilliard’s master’s program for Jazz Piano, her story embodies dedication and mentorship’s transformative power.

Born and raised in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Holly grew up in a musical household and started playing piano at the age of three. Initially in college, she pursued physics, following in her parents’ footsteps, but soon realized her true passion lay in music. A pivotal conversation with her father led her to transfer to UT, where she auditioned for the College of Music on voice for a composition major.

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Article: Rising Stars

Introducing Pianist Holly Bean

Read "Introducing Pianist Holly Bean" reviewed by Sanford Josephson


For Holly Bean, in her last semester at Juilliard, it was the summit of a long journey that began when, as a three-year-old, she started playing on the piano in her Oak Ridge, TN, home. “I would hop on top of the bench and try to copy my mom, who plays piano and organ," she said. ...


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