In 2026, sdpa students took all three top spots in the Under-18 division at the MTAC Southern Regional, the largest competition stage in Southern California.
2026 Chopin Festival, SDPA faculty and their students won 17 of the 35 prizes.
Twelve students from Kay's studio earned Superior ratings, the top score possible, at the National Federation of Music Clubs Piano Festival. See the full list of honorees and what a sweep like this says about the studio's teaching.
Camila Mendoza and Brandon Swap each took second prize in their divisions at the 2025 San Diego Sonata Contest, their first-ever piano competition. See what they performed and the preparation behind their debut wins.
