My name is Saanvi, and I am a 15-year-old rising 10th grader at Cox Mill High School in Concord, North Carolina. I love singing and playing the piano, and music has always been a big part of my life. I enjoy sharing my music with others and feel thankful for every chance I get to perform.
I am honored to take music classes from Kevin Goodwin, a talented singer-songwriter and music educator who inspires me in my musical journey. His support, guidance, and love for music have helped me become more confident and continue improving as a musician.
I was featured twice by the North Carolina Symphony for my piano performances in One State, One Score: Celebrating the Talent and Creativity of North Carolinians, a special project celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States through America the Beautiful.
I got into the International Wonder Book of Records for singing and playing piano blindfolded for more than one hour. I was also shortlisted among the Top 100 Child Prodigies worldwide. During the pandemic, I participated in international music competitions and received awards for my blindfolded piano performances, including First Place at the World Telugu Cultural Fest. I was also a Worldwide Online Finalist in the International Indian Icon competition for my blindfolded piano and vocal performance. I also had the opportunity to audition for America’s Got Talent.
The Charleston International Music Competition has been a very special part of my music journey. When I was 11, I received Fifth Place for playing Beethoven’s Für Elise. At age 12, I received Fourth Place for singing and playing Lady Gaga’s Hold My Hand. At age 13, I received Fourth Place for Mozart’s Turkish March. At age 14, I received the World Audience Favorite Prize and Third Prize with Distinction for my performance of Lady Gaga’s Shallow. At age 15, I received Second Prize for my performance of Rihanna’s Stay.
I also love sharing music with my community. I have spent more than 150 hours singing and playing piano for residents at local nursing homes. Seeing their smiles and knowing my music can make them happy means a lot to me. I have also performed at the RISE Cabarrus County Schools Talent Showcase in front of an audience of about 2,000 people.
Music helps me express myself and connect with others. I am grateful for every opportunity to learn, perform, and grow as a singer and pianist.
You can find Saanvi’s 2021 International Piano Competition performance here.
You can find Saanvi’s 2023 World Music Competition piano performance here.
You can find Saanvi’s 2024 Summer Music Competition piano performance here.
Watch Saanvi Kaza sing Shallow by Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt and Anthony Rossomando for the 2025 World Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.
Watch Saanvi Kaza sing Stay by Rihanna for the 2026 World Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.