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First-year undeclared student Nick Haffner founded his piano academy during his junior year of high school. (Austin Yu/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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Nick Haffner said the best piano teachers are those who can pass their passion on to their students. The first-year undeclared student started Nick Haffner’s Piano Academy his junior year of high school in his hometown of Renton, Washington.

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Student’s piano academy aims to inspire students with upbeat lessons

By Sidra Rashid

Feb. 21, 2017 10:27 p.m.