I have lived in Davis, California since I was born. I started piano at seven years of age under the tutelage of Mrs. Helen Twiss for 1 1/2 years. Subsequently, I have been studying piano under Mrs. Akiko Gaffney until the present. Recently, I have also taken lessons from Mr. Alexandre Moutouzkine.
Currently in 10th grade at Davis School for Independent Study.
Accomplishments:
2022 For the Gold Music Competition held by California Association of Professional Music Teachers (CAPMT) Sacramento Chapter, Division IV, First Prize.
2022 Crescendo International Music Competition. Crescendo TV Channel Competition First Place.
2022 Music Teachers’ Association of California Piano Concerto & Solo Competition. Solo Division II, 2nd Alternate Winner.
2022 CAPMT Honors Competition District 5 Category C. Piano. Second Place.
2022 Anselmo Academy IV International Youth Music Competition. Piano Junior Category. First Place.
2022 Tell School of Music Keyboard Division International Piano Competition, Millersville University. Junior division, Honorable Mention.
2021-22 The 23rd International Chopin Piano Competition in Asia. Second round Silver Prize.
2021 Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) California Junior Piano Competition, Honorable Mention.
March 13and14, 2021. Participant in Alexandre Moutouzkine Masterclass
2020-2021 California Association of Professional Music Teachers (CAMPT) District 5 Honors Piano Competition, Category C, Third place
2020 Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) California Junior Piano Competition. Honorable Mention.
Participated as a pianist in the 2019-2020 VITA Academy Great Composers Chamber Music Series. Coached by Susan Lamb Cook and Chase Spruill.
2019 Classical Masters Music Festival Competition First Prize
2019 Go For the Gold Music Competition held by the California Association of Professional Music Teachers (CAPMT) Sacramento Chapter First Prize
2019 Japanese Piano Teachers Association of Greater Sacramento (JPTAG) Piano Competition First Prize
2017 Go For the Gold Music Competition held by California Association of Professional Music Teachers (CAPMT) Sacramento Chapter Second Prize
2017 Japanese Piano Teachers Association of Greater Sacramento (JPTAG) Piano Competition First Prize
1. Prelude and Fugue No. 2 in C Minor, BMV 847, Johann S Bach, 3 min 16 sec
2. Etude Op. 10, No. 4, Fryderyk Chopin, 2 min 14 sec
3. Scherzo No. 1 in B Minor, Op. 20, Fryderyk Chopin, 9 min 17 sec
