Michael is a joyful four-year-old boy. At his early age he is already showing dedication and love for music. He began his piano journey at age of three and a half under instructions of his teacher, Elena Ayanyan. Michael has quickly demonstrated exceptional focus, enthusiasm, natural musicality, and perfect pitch. Under the guidance of Michael’s dedicated, knowledgeable and passionate teacher, Elena Ayanyan, Michael was able to enter many piano competitions and recitals in a noticeably short period of time.
His first debut performance was at the three and a half years old at his first winter piano recital at Elena’s music studio, when he confidently shared his music with a large audience.
Soon after, he achieved three impressive first-prize awards at the Charleston International Music Competition in a matter of five months.
Recently, Michael was named first-prize winner at NY Debut Awards competition as well as first prize winner at American Protégé Competition. As a result, Michael was invited to Winner’s recital to the prestigious stage at Carnegie Hall in May and July 2026.
Michael also attended MCMTA (county) recital in April and Spring music recital at Elena’s music studio.
On May, 15 Michael was nominated for second place at SVIMA and was invited to winner’s recital to Stanford University in August, 2026.
Michael also loves swimming, ice skating, roller skating, hiking, running, and biking.
Watch Michael Girgis perform Jingle Bells by James Pierpont on the piano for the 2025 Finale Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.
Watch Michael Girgis perform Spring by Antonio Vivaldi on the piano for the 2026 Classical Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.
Watch Michael Girgis perform The Magic Flute by W. A. Mozart on the piano for the 2026 Spring Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.
Watch Michael Girgis perform Finale by A. Dvorak on the piano for the 2026 Virtuoso Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.