My name is Maya Karatepe. I was born in Istanbul on April 8th, 2017, and I am currently 8 years old. Since the age of three, I have been working on solfege and piano with my teacher, Ece. I have a great passion for the piano. My teacher organizes biannual concerts for the students of our music school, providing us with valuable stage experience. Music and piano are integral parts of my life, and I intend to pursue them for the rest of my life.
Watch Maya Karatepe perform Tricky Traffic by Louise Garrow and Moonlight Sonata by Beethoven on the piano for the 2026 Classical Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.