About Me
Bio
I am a seventeen year old pianist and have been playing since the age of five. I perform at recitals, competitions, and in my school orchestra. I have also played piano at private events, local restaurants, nursing homes, and in Jim Brickman's Holiday Show. I have been a finalist in several competitions, including Louisville's Got Talent, for which I was later a board member.
In my spare time, I also enjoy playing instruments such as bass, drums, and guitar. I have composed music for my school orchestra and love physics, math, and playing on my school's Esports team.
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Past Performances / Awards
Senior Piano Recital
April. 2023
I performed several major works, as well as my own composition during my senior piano recital.
MTNA Kentucky Senior Composition Competition
Sept. 2022
I was selected as the Kentucky state winner for my composition: The Wrong Tunnel.
School Orchestra Concert
May 2022
During our annual concert, the Kentucky Country Day School Orchestra performed my arrangement of Just the Two of Us and Lovely Day by Bill Withers.
WE Day Kentucky Performance
April 2022
I both performed and spoke about my charity at WE Day Kentucky. Check out my appearance at 52:43
MTNA Kentucky Senior Composition Competition
Sept. 2021
I achieved an honorable mention for my composition, Van De Rham
AMPED Dream Maker Award Winner
June 2021
In 2021, I accepted the Dream Maker Award from AMPED Louisville. I also played live at the event.
"The Dream Maker Award is presented to an individual, organization or company who has played an important role in AMPED’s efforts to provide a safe and productive environment for youth to express themselves creatively through music."
Four piano events benefiting AMPED
Sept. 2020, Dec. 2020, April 2021, July 2021
This third of four piano events featured favorites from the 70s. I streamed on Facebook Live and YouTube.
MTNA Kentucky Senior Composition Competition
Sept. 2020
I achieved an honorable mention for my composition, Queen of Agnesi.
AMPED Dream Maker Awards
June 2020
(Click on video above to view)
On June 6th, 2020 I performed virtually for the Dream Maker Awards. I played piano at the beginning of the program and was able to honor the AMPED class of 2020.
Wave 3 News Sounds of the Season
Nov. 2019
I recorded several Christmas songs for this holiday special. My music aired Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
KCD Cultural Fair
Nov. 2019
I played piano at the KCD Cultural Fair. This event displayed many cultures in an effort to promote cultural diversity.
Violins of Hope
Oct. 2019
I had the honor to perform "What a Wonderful World". Maestro J played a Violin of Hope -- a Holocaust related stringed instrument -- in this event. What a moving experience.
Kids Center Gala
Oct. 2019
I played piano at the Kids Center Gala in both the VIP section and during dinner.
School Orchestra Concert
May 2019
The KCD orchestra played my arrangement of Sweet Dreams by the Eurythmics!
Young Artist Competition for the Louisville Orchestra
Oct. 2017
For this competition I played Mozart Concerto no. 24 in C minor (1st movement).
Stephen Foster Music Camp
June 2017-2019
I attended Stephen Foster Music Camp for three years (for more information click "Goals" tab). This is my duet in 2017 with the head of the piano camp, Dr. Crosby.
Kids Center Fundraising Event
May 2017 and May 2018
I played piano for the annual Kids Center fundraising event. All proceeds were donated to this charity. To learn more about this charity please click below.
MTNA Piano Competition
2016, 2018, 2019, 2020
I achieved 2nd place in 2016 and 2018, and 3rd in 2019 and 2020.
Jim Brickman Comfort and Joy Tour
Dec. 2016
I played piano with Jim Brickman and American Idol winner Kris Allen at the Brown Theatre in Louisville, KY.
Restaurants
Dec. 2015 to the Present
I have performed at many restaurants including Potbelly Sandwich Shop and Gustavo's Mexican Grill. In the past, the majority of my proceeds were donated to the Kentucky Humane Society. To learn more about this charity, please click below.
Morning Pointe Nursing Home
June 2015 and Sep. 2016
I played piano for the residents in this nursing home. For more information about this home, please click below.
Hard Rock Cafe
March 2015 and Nov. 2016
For two years I played piano with Guitar Center's Rockshow program. My band got to perform at the Hard Rock Cafe.