Music is the universal language that connects us all. We are all touched by it in some unique way. For me, the Romantic era of classical music is my peaceful refuge in a chaotic world. Among my favorites are Chopin, Rachmaninoff, Liszt, and Tchaikovsky.

My musical journey began at 3; the early years were committed to deepening my knowledge, broadening my repertoire, and performing at every opportunity. At age 10, I was invited to speak and perform at SAP’s ‘Diverse Minds’ Charity Gala in London to highlight their ‘Autism at Work’ program.  By 11, I won the MTNA Regional Composition Competition and was a National Composition Finalist with my original piece, “Two Short Preludes.”

During the isolation of COVID, I found no better solace than my instrument and composed “Emotions of COVID 19 Lockdown.“ which was included in a Live Mother’s Day Recital and featured on the WFMT radio station alongside some of the great American composers.

I was given several other invitations to perform, including at the esteemed Els Center of Excellence in Florida, and the Genesee Theatre alongside The Piano Guys.

My performance of  Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue earned me first prize in the International Young Artist Concerto Competition in 2021, along with the Judges’ Distinction Award at the American Protege international competition. I had the honor of performing it at the winners’ recital in Carnegie Hall.

At age 11, my radio debut on WFMT 98.7 consisted of a 40-minute recital featuring the works of Chopin, Bach, Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, Liszt, and Debussy.

As time went on, the piano alone became insufficient to express my emotions.  As a result, I turned to symphonic orchestral writing. I performed the first movement of the symphony I am composing with the Chicago Arts Orchestra.