Caleb Chuo is an 11-year-old pianist from Redwood City whose passion for music has been evident since he began playing piano at the age of five. Now a fifth-grade student at Sandpiper Elementary School, he finds joy in performing the works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Claude Debussy, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Frédéric Chopin.
Under the mentorship of Sujeeva Hapugalle, a Steinway Artist, Caleb has developed exceptional technical skill and musical sensitivity. His achievements include First Place awards in the SF International Innovative Music Competition, Bay Area Young Prodigy Competition, The Music of Germany & Austria, US International Competition, Bay Area Legacy Open Competition, and the San Francisco Innovative International Competition.
Beyond piano, Caleb enjoys reading and exploring robotics. His VEX IQ robotics team recently earned the Design Award at the VEX IQ World Championship, showcasing his curiosity and love for problem-solving. His dedication to both music and learning reflects a well-rounded approach to growth, creativity, and excellence.
Watch Caleb Chuo perform Etude in F Minor Op. 25 No. 2 by Frédéric Chopin on the piano for the 2026 Virtuoso Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.