Shrish Dutta is a 10-year-old pianist who has been learning piano for the past two years. He is currently at the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) Grade 2 level. Shrish loves playing jazz and upbeat, rhythmic music that makes people smile and tap their feet. He has performed in several recitals and local events in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and he enjoys sharing some of those performances on his YouTube channel called “smarthead.” Shrish is coached and inspired by his wonderful teacher, Mrs. Ester Hayter, who helps him become better every day. One day, Shrish dreams of becoming a jazz pianist and playing in a real jazz band!
Watch Shrish Dutta perform A Dash for the Timber by Catherine Rollin on the piano for the 2025 Summer Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.