Read more reviews from past finalists, teachers, and parents about their experiences with the Charleston International Music Competition. Their testimonials detail how our competitions have helped musicians gain recognition, build confidence, and progress in their musical journeys.
I encourage everyone to embark on their musical journey regardless of their age and desired instrument. Once you’re welcomed into the world of music, there is no going back. Thank you once again for this great honor and privilege. I wish the best of luck to all future performers!
Estamos emocionados por este reconocimiento, Saltamos de alegría “Me motiva seguir adelante con la música “ Víctor Mathias Isarra” mil Gracias
Sylvia Seunghee Kang
The Charleston International Music Competition is one of the best online global music competitions. My students were motivated by preparing for the Charleston International Music Competition which is open to all musicians from around the world and more accessible to participants by eliminating travel costs since it is an event that takes place entirely through video submissions. It provided my students with opportunities to be evaluated by world-class judges on their performance skills. The results were reasonable and respectful. My students’ portrait photos and music biographies are published on the results page of the Charleston International Music Competition with their performances on their YouTube channel after they became winners. They were encouraged by receiving top prizes for their hard work and dedication. I strongly recommend the Charleston International Music Competition to talented musicians who want to start their musical journey with global recognition.
I want to thank you so much for this honor and am thrilled to have been apart of this competition. It was a wonderful experience and I look forward to competing again in the future!
Dear Charleston International Competition Team: I had a great time competing in this competition and performing for it! It was truly an amazing experience to come in Top 3, and I am very grateful. The competition is very well organized and the website is very easy to navigate, which makes it easy to apply. Placing Top 3 has given me the confidence to go further in my music career, so thank you very much for this wonderful opportunity.
Heartiest Thanks to Charleston Music competition for providing a global platform for talented musicians across the world. Our Son “Riddhiman Jana”, participated in the Winter Competition for 2023-2024 and Secured 5th Position in his category. We were even proud when he was selected as a finalist , we were very enthusiastic and optimistic about the recognition, integrity and competitive edge that this platform has given. Our Son has an eternal flair for music and plays the Piano from his heart, a passionate learner he has the capability to pick up any tune by just listening to it and play without following any notes. His Music Teacher Mr. Jake nourishes him very well to grow and learn Western Classical to its originality. We are grateful to find this platform and will be delighted to be its part for the coming glorious years for our Child- Riddhiman.
Thank you again for the opportunity to participate in the competition and providing the platform for the young musicians to share their passion with the audience.
It is my honor to be part of this Competition and going through this process with my peers who are equally passionate about music. I am very impressed by the outstanding performance everyone delivered and glad to know there are lot of people enjoying and dedicating to music!
Participating in this competition was unexpected as I applied at the last minute. It was my first time applying for a competition like this so I didn’t expect much. I thought, “Why not give it a shot?” It seemed like a good chance to try something new. Even though applying was a last minute decision, I’m glad I did it. I made it to the finals and got fourth place! Participating opened up new opportunities for me, as well as exposure and experience.
I have really loved entering the Charleston International Music Competition for the 2023 Winter Music Competition and the 2024 Baroque Music Competition where I have won First Prize in both competitions. I am so grateful to say that the Competition has brought a lot of recognition to my music and thus to my name. I have had a 20 plus year career professionally as a Soprano but that was not my real voice and I struggled greatly throughout that career. Since 2023, I have re-emerged at the age of 55 as a true and authentic Contralto and have embarked on a second career now as a Contralto. CIMC has really shined a light on my talent and many very high-leveled and well known artists have shared my wins on their social. My European agent is contacting radio stations throughout Europe to play my Furibondo of G. F. Handel, my win from the Baroque competition. I am truly grateful for the loving support that I have received from CIMC and I now I have my eyes set on the Leadship Board. Thank you for helping me to advance in my Contralto career, I am truly grateful.