As far back as I can remember, I have known that I wanted to be a musician. I started playing piano at age 8 and began taking lessons with my current teacher, Carolyn Ripp, at age 10. I give concerts in the community along with my sister who is also a pianist. I especially enjoy playing music with my family on holidays. I aspire to steadily increase my skills so that I can freely share the joy of music with others.
Watch Jacob Timothy Brandenstein perform Solfeggietto by C.P.E. Bach on the piano for the 2025 Virtuoso Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.