Rishi Aluru began studying piano at age five in Maryland, initially preparing for evaluations with the National Guild of Piano Teachers. He has been a student of Ms. Weiyu Tsang for 3 years, and is continuing to be her student. Over the years, he has advanced through the levels, achieving Level 8 certification in 2025.
Rishi’s musical interests have expanded to include violin, cello, percussion, trombone, and baritone, the latter of which he played in his high school marching band.
Beyond performance, he enjoys composing original music, particularly video game soundtracks, which reflects his passion for creativity, storytelling, and emotions through sound.
Watch Rishi Raam Aluru perform The Little Cakewalk by Claude Debussy on the piano for the 2025 World Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.