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.
Entering this competition is one of the coolest musical experiences I have participated in so far! Being able to be connected with, and watch the performances of finalists from all over the world was really inspiring and refreshing to watch, especially when it came to watching other young aspiring musicians like me. I was incredibly surprised and happy when I was a first prize winner for my age division and greatly enjoyed the videos of the other finalists. I feel a great honor with my achievement through this competition and will most certainly participate in future competitions!
The Charleston International Music Competition is a fantastic organization serving the global music community in a modern way, allowing musicians from anywhere to receive recognition for their hard work, dedication, talent, and pursuit of musical excellence.
The Charleston International Competition has truly been an incredible experience for me. It’s a great way to expand my horizons as an artist. I encourage everyone to apply to these competitions! You won’t regret it!
It was a big pleasure to participate in the Charleston music competition and I’m incredibly grateful to the judges for awarding me and for advancing the recognition of my performance.
I feel more encouraged and motivated to keep sharing my music with others. The preparation for this competition was rewarding and challenging. I was very inspired by the amazing performances from other participants who also did great work. I also, would like to thank my wonderful and talented teachers Natalia Laubgan and Irina Samarina, for their hard work and incredible support.
We are thrilled that Zerui had the opportunity to participate in the 2025 International Piano Competition. It was an incredible experience that not only challenged Zerui but also helped build confidence and musical growth. Winning Fourth Prize was a proud moment for Zerui and for us as parents.
The competition provided a wonderful platform for young pianists to showcase their skills and learn from talented musicians. We truly appreciate the efforts of the organizers and judges in making this event such a rewarding experience.
Thank you for this opportunity, and we look forward to future competitions!
It has been an honor to compete in this prestigious competition, and I am beyond thrilled to have earned 2nd place in my age category. This experience has been nothing short of enjoyable and a tremendous learning opportunity. I’ve gained so much from it, both personally and musically. If I could offer one piece of advice to fellow musicians, it would be to always keep striving for excellence and take any opportunity that comes your way.
Thank you so much for organizing such a well-structured competition. The process, from registration to results, was detailed and easy to follow.
I don’t have words for explain how blessed and happy I feel today with this success achieved, my next step is continuing training my gift and of course show and share the award , tell my testimony and keep working for achieve my dreams , this means a lot to me , infinity thankful
Thank you to Charleston for making my music dreams come true! I enjoyed it a lot
I am honored to have won 4th prize in piano at the Charleston International Music Festival 2025 Winter Music Competition. This competition has been an inspiring and rewarding experience, providing me with the opportunity to showcase my passion for music and grow as a pianist.
The level of talent among participants was truly impressive, and the thoughtful feedback from the judges has been invaluable in refining my performance. This experience has further motivated me to continue developing my skills and striving for excellence.
I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of this prestigious event and highly recommend it to fellow musicians seeking both artistic growth and recognition. Thank you for creating such a wonderful platform for young artists!