Biography Karina Avanesov was born in Baku. She attended Music School and Music College in Kaphan, Armenia and studied at the Conservatory in Russia. She worked  as a music teacher and Concertmaster in music schools for 9 years. She is currently teaching piano at the Arts Education Program of Sts. Sahag and Mesrob Armenian Church in Providence, RI, and serving as the piano accompanist for The Greater Worcester Armenian Chorale