Brian Allison received his undergraduate training at California State University, Sacramento. While a student there, he won the Modesto (CA) Symphony Orchestra Young Artists competition, performing the Liszt first piano concerto with the symphony on it's regular series. He completed a Master of Music in Piano Performance with highest distinction at Indiana University, studying under Jorge Bolet and Enrica Cavallo-Gulli. His Doctor of Musical Arts in piano performance with harpsichord minor was completed at the University of North Texas. Head of the piano department at Collin College in Plano, Dr. Allison is a faculty member of the Piano Wellness Seminar, performs regularly as the official pianist with the Dallas Wind Symphony, is a frequent adjudicator in the DFW area, and maintains a private studio in his home.