For a long time, I struggled to connect with classical music and even questioned my passion for piano.

I’ve always liked singing and it’s something that I try to do every day to express myself through songs I like.

“Una Limosna” by Agustín Barrios drew me in because of its gentle emotion and subtle technique.

This is an excerpt from Korngold’s violin concerto.

Summertime by The Sundays is a joyful song that truly shows the nature of summer, youth, and love.

Rachmaninoff’s Prelude in G minor, Op. 23, No. 5, is a dynamic piece that mirrors the range of emotions in my life.

Approaching the masterwork that is Schumann’s cello concerto was equal parts challenging and fun.

Standchen is a song that I have worked on for two years. I have presented it to various teachers and masterclasses, each providing different feedback and suggestions for improvement.

”Gee Baby Ain’t I Good to You” is a jazz and blues classic written in 1929 by Andy Razaf and Don Redman, and popularized by Nat King Cole in 1943.

On a cold night in Tahoe during my freshmen year, I composed “Tahoe” on my guitar.

Drum cover for the song Burn by Deep Purple.

I have been singing since age 9 and have studied various genres ranging from Broadway musicals to popular music to Indian Carnatic Classical.

In the process of playing this traditional jazz standard, I met up with a couple of friends that I often play music with and decided to play ”There Will Never Be Another You”.

In 1979, Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki composed Divertimento as a reflection of his evolving musical voice, transitioning from avant-garde experimentation to a neo-Romantic style.

Since I was very young, music has played a significant role in my life.

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

Joaquin Rodrigo’s “Invocación Y Danza” is a challenging but powerful piece that brings out the full potential of the guitar and embodies the Spanish spirit.

Chopin’s Nocturne Op. 27 No. 1 is a piece of delicate beauty, perfect for evening listening, allowing one to fully immerse in the magic of his music.

In performing Subito by Witold Lutosławski, I was drawn to its stark contrasts and surprising shifts, each moment feeling like an unexpected revelation.

I recorded the first movement of Franz Anton Hoffmeister’s Viola Concerto with pianist Arkadi Serper in October of 2024 at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.