Victoria Nguyen, a 9-year-old pianist from Omaha, Nebraska, began her musical journey at the age of five and currently studies under the guidance of Kyu Butler. A dedicated and expressive young musician, Victoria has already earned recognition on both national and international stages.
In 2024, Victoria was awarded a Bronze Medal in the National Round of the Conero International Piano Professionals Association (IPPA) Competition. She received Superior ratings at the Piano Guild Auditions in both 2023 and 2024. In 2023, Victoria also achieved Superior ratings in both Piano Performance and Music Theory at the NMTA State and District Festivals.
Most recently, Victoria won 3rd Place in the American Protégé International Piano & Strings Competition in January 2025, an honor that led to an invitation to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City in June 2025.
Inspired by a love of music and driven by a strong work ethic, Victoria continues to grow as a pianist and performer, sharing her passion with audiences wherever she plays.
Watch Victoria My Nguyen perform Clementi Sonatine Op. 36 No. 1, 3rd Movement by Muzio Clementi on the piano for the 2025 Finale Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.