Susan McAdoo earned her master's degree in piano performance from Westminster Choir College and her bachelor's degree from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Before moving to Charleston, Susan served as Piano Instructor at Campbell University for four years. She was also on the piano faculty at UNC-Chapel Hill and music schools in New Jersey.

Recent appearances include chamber and solo performances in Piccolo Spoleto, concerto performances at North Carolina's annual Mozart Festival, chamber recitals as a member of the Morges Duo, as well as solo faculty recitals. Additionally, Susan has participated twice in an international chamber music festival in Switzerland and has toured South Korea as the accompanist to the Campbell Choir.