Our walls are covered with colorful paper leaves. Words of gratitude from our families, students, and staff adorn each of them. From messages of appreciation for family, friends, music, and learning, these leaves bring warmth and joy to our space. It’s inspiring to see the gratitude that fills our community—take a look at some of these special moments in the photos below!
We can’t believe it’s already been a few months since we performed at Musikverein!
In July, a group of talented New Mozart students took center stage at the world renowned Musikverein in Vienna, making their highly anticipated debut.
Performing at the Musikverein, a venue renowned for its exceptional acoustics and rich musical history, was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the New Mozart students. Months of intense practice and dedication culminated in a concert where New Mozart students delivered a diverse and captivating program.
This concert was a dream come true for all of us. To stand on the same stage where world’s musical giants once stood was a moment that will be forever etched in our memories.
Congratulations to New Mozart’s Vienna Performers for your exceptional debut at Musikverein!
Last photo by Kyungmi Shin. All other photos by Dieter Nagl
1. What is your name and how old are you? My name is Jacob Jonson, I am 13 years old.
2. How long have you been studying music and how old were you when you first started? I have been studying music for around 10 years, I began studying at 3 1/2 years old with a private teacher in San Carlos. I started at New Mozart at 6 years old.
3. Who is your teacher? I am currently studying with Teacher Ludmila.
4. What pieces are you currently working on? I am working on Liebstraume no 3 by Liszt and czerny etudes.
5. How often do you practice? I practice around 5-10 hours a week
6. Why do you love music? I love music because it makes me happy, I enjoy it, and it relieves any stresses or worries that I have.
7. Tell us about some of your recent accomplishments. I won 1st prize in the Golden Classical international Competition and 2nd prize in the BTHVN Wien (Beethoven Vienna) Competition. I also performed at Musikverein at New Mozart's 20th Year Anniversary concert in Vienna over the summer.
8. What are some things you like doing besides music? Outside of music, I play two sports: basketball and baseball. I am also on my schools competitive academic decathlon team where I won 1st place for my school in the San Francisco regional competition. On the weekends I go fishing with my grandparents and during the summer my family and I travel the world.
9. What do you want to be when you grow up? When I grow up I want to be a patent attorney. I’m passionate about law but I am also very good at math and science which is what someone needs if they want to go into intellectual property law. This field excites me because it combines both legal expertise and scientific knowledge, allowing me to work on the cutting edge of technology and innovation. My goal is to attend Harvard Law School or Yale Law School to achieve this dream.
Ria with Teacher Ludmila
How many of us can say that we practice everyday? Ria can!
Meet Ria, one of our youngest students to complete the 1 Year New Mozart Practice Challenge at just 5 years of age. We are so proud of her!
1.What is your name and how old are you?
My name is Ria Dinesh, and I am 5 years 7 months old
2. How long have you been studying music and how old are you when you first started?
I started playing piano when I was 3 years 8 months old in the Harmony Road program at New Mozart.
3. Who is your teacher?
My teacher is Ludmila.
4. What pieces are you currently working on?
I play piano and I am currently working on Match maker, Rain rain go away and many other from piano adventure books.
5. How often do you practice?
I practice music every day.
6. Why do you love music?
Music makes me feel happy.
7. Tell us about some of your recent accomplishments?
12 Month New Mozart Practice Challenge (2024)
Performed Harmony Road 1 piano recital
Performed Harmony Road 2 piano recital
Performed at elementary school talent show 2023
8. What are some things you like doing besides music?
Besides music I like to dance, sing, swim, and play with my friends and little brother.
9. What do you want to be when you grow up?
I would like to become the best pianist in the world.
We are delighted to announce that Jacob Jonson won 1st Prize Winner at the Golden Classical International Competition & won 2nd Place at the BTHVN Wien Competition! Congratulations, Jacob! Jacob also made his debut this past July at the famed Musikverein in Viennat at New Mozart’s 20 Year Anniversary concert. We are incredibly proud of your exceptional achievements!
Neil with Teacher Ludmila
A big congratulations to Neil for taking 1st Prize at the of the Grand Prize Virtuoso International Music Competition! We’re so proud of your accomplishment!
A huge round of applause for Valentina on securing the1st Prize & Exceptional Young Talent Prize at the Golden Classical International Competition!! We're incredibly proud of your achievement! Let's all celebrate this rising star!
