Artistic Profile

NYC-based pianist with a classically trained background and current focus in American Songbook jazz piano. Committed to serving others through her community, in particular playing music for older adults and veterans.

Performance Highlights

• Private house-concert series (2018 – current)
• Columbia University Maison Française — Music Performance Program (2019)
• Baryshnikov Arts Center — YoungArts New York Final Performance (2018)
• Merkin Concert Hall — Henry Schneider Young Virtuosos Concert Winner Performance (2018)
• Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall — NYYS Chamber Music Program final performances (2017 & 2018)
• Metropolitan Museum of Art — Chamber music performance (The Wolf Gang) (2018)
• National Sawdust — Chamber music performance (The Wolf Gang) (2018)
• Le Poisson Rouge — Chamber music performance (The Wolf Gang) (2018)

Honors & Awards

• National YoungArts Foundation Winner in Classical Music (2018)
• Henry Schneider Young Virtuosos Concert Winner — Merkin Concert Hall (March 2018)
• Lucy Moses School Concerto Competition Winner — Merkin Concert Hall (January 2015)

Education

• Columbia University — New York, NY
  • M.S. Computer Science (Machine Learning), 2025
  • B.A. Computer Science & Mathematics, 2022
  • Music Performance Program (2018–2022) with Dr. Magdalena Baczewska

Musical Training

• Lucy Moses School — New York, NY
  Classical piano study (age 4–18) with Inga Kapouler and Golda Tatz through the Young Artist Program
• Hunter College High School — New York, NY
  Jazz ensemble (2017–2018); training in jazz performance, improvisation, and transcription with Dr. Robert Sabin

Festivals & Ensembles

• The Wolf Gang — New York, NY (2017–2018)
  All-female piano quartet; performed and toured repertoire by female composers across venues in NYC
• Puerto Piano Festival — San Juan, Puerto Rico (June 2018)
  Intensive program including master classes; culminating performance at the San Juan Conservatory
• New York Youth Symphony (NYYS) — Chamber Music Program (2017–2018)

Community & Outreach Performance

• Concerts in Motion — Professional Musician (2026–present); Volunteer Musician (2016–2019)
  Performed mission-driven programs for the homebound featuring American Songbook repertoire
• Virtual Bedside Concerts — Volunteer Performer (2023)
  Performed virtual programs featuring American Songbook repertoire for veterans

Featured Media

• Conversations With Myself — Short film written and directed by Varun Khushalani (2026)
  Featured performance: “Skating in Central Park” (piano)

Videos

Download Resume (PDF)

Contact / Booking

For bookings, collaborations, and press inquiries: mbramel9@gmail.com