Abhiram Donepudi

Abhiram Donepudi (Abhi) is a passionate and enthusiastic tenth grade pianist from Austin, TX, whose love for music continues to grow with every passing year. His journey with the piano began at the age of 8. Under the dedicated mentorship of Julia Hsiao, he has honed his skills and deepened his appreciation for the art of music. His commitment is evident in his achievements, including winning gold medals in the Texas Music Teachers Association (TMTA) Whitlock music theory exams every year for the past seven years, 1st in the 2025 Paris Grand Prize Virtuoso International Music Competition, 2nd in the 2025 Elite International Music Competition, 3rd place in the 2025 Spring American Protégé International Music Talent Competition, Honorable Mention in the 2025 American Protégé Competition of Romantic Music, and 1st in the 2025 December Golden Classical Music Awards International Competition - New York. With an unwavering enthusiasm for learning, Abhi aspires to continue growing as a pianist, embracing new challenges and opportunities to refine his craft. Besides piano, Abhi enjoys reading books and programming in his free time.