Siddha Gummadi is a 8th grader at Adams Middle School in Brentwood, CA, USA. He began playing the piano at the age of 6 and currently studies with Steinway Artist Dr. Joseph Irrera. Siddha’s passion and innate musical abilities were evident from the very beginning as he not only excelled at Piano but also the Guitar, Flute & Cello.
Siddha frequently receives top prizes in national and international competitions, most recently 2nd Place in the 2023 North California Young Talents Piano competition, Merit Award in the 2023 Arizona International Piano competition, 1st place in the 2023 North California Young Talents Guitar Competition, 3rd Place in the 2023 Bay Area Piano competition, 3rd place in 2024 American Protege International Piano & Strings competition, Grand Prize in 2024 North California Young Talents Winter Music competition for Guitar. At his middle school he performs Cello in the orchestra, Flute in the Wind Ensemble and Piano in the Jazz Band. He is also a member of the school’s Drumline.
Siddha had a pinnacle experience of performing at Carnegie Hall in 2024 summer. He performed in 2024 Contra Costa County Middle school Honor Jazz Band concert as a Pianist. He is also invited to perform at The Royal Conservatory 2024 Celebration of Excellence for his outstanding Guitar exam result.
Watch Siddha Reddy Gummadi perform Gnomenreigen by Liszt for the 2025 International Piano Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.