The ukulele connects me to my Hawaiian roots—small, but significant. In my family, this instrument is one of the last remnants of our dying Hawaiian culture, a reminder of where we come from.

L’escalier du Diable, or the Devil’s Staircase, was composed by Gyorgy Ligeti in 1993 to challenge the modern pianist.

Greensleeves is an ancient song. I love to play it during the holiday season as its big rolling chords remind me of a winter’s night.

Music has always been very important in my life, guiding me though every twist and turn.

I’ve always been deeply moved by the song ’No One Else’ because of its emotional depth and the way its lyrics and rhythm intertwine.

Around 16-18 weeks into a pregnancy, a baby hears its first sound. Mine was music.

This is an arrangement of ”Ex Factor” by Lauryn Hill I’ve been working on for the past year.

This is my favorite jazz standard to play, when playing it I try to implement the style of the original recording while also adding my own take on the piece during my solo.

The inspiration for this piece comes from a balance between stillness and movement—moments of introspection interspersed with bursts of emotion.

Transcendental Étude No. 4 is the fourth of the twelve Transcendental Étude by Franz List.

”Kuusi” (The Spruce) is part of a collection of five piano pieces by Sibelius named for different trees.

This is a short piece performed by me and my friends.

This piece was composed in 1792, though it was not published until after Beethoven’s death.

I learned this beautiful piece earlier this year, and every time I play this piece, I discover something new.

Our piece was composed by the Japanese film composer Joe Hisaishi.

“ I Love You, I’m Sorry” by Gracie Abrams is a song about the feelings that come with remembering past relationships such as regret, acceptance, and growth.

Kapustin’s Eight Concert Etudes are a virtuosic blend of the long established classical tradition and the spontaneous energy of jazz.

When I first listened to this song, I fell in love immediately.

Garth Knox’s Viola Spaces are a series of pieces that explore extended techniques in the growing diversity of styles in classical music playing.

Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto is part of the canon of violin repertoire, with its gorgeous melodies and fiery virtuosity.