Opus 1 Music Studio is proud to feature accomplished piano student, Roshni! Roshni embarked on her musical journey at the age of 4, igniting a passion that would shape her future aspirations to study music composition. Recently, she achieved a significant milestone by securing a place in the prestigious pre-college program at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM).
"I decided to apply to SFCM so that I can further my music education. The program is a multi-year program where I learn more about music, and about what a music career means. I get to be a part of a large orchestra, learn about film composition, and the use of technology with music,” she explained.
The path to acceptance into the SFCM program was rigorous. Roshni navigated an intensive application process with guidance from Teacher Julia, who played a pivotal role in preparing her for the audition, "I had to submit a video with two contrasting pieces online, followed by a live audition in front of a panel of three judges. Candidates who passed the audition underwent a musicianship assessment, chamber placement interview, and a written test," Roshni explained.
Despite her considerable talent, Roshni confessed to dealing with performance anxiety. "I was quite nervous for the audition. I have performance anxiety and get kind of nervous before performing. I was really happy when I found out I got accepted. Ms. Julia helped me a lot with my performance. She taught me how to perform for video and live audiences. I already knew how to play piano well before I studied with Miss Julia, but she taught me how to perform, and how to get the best sound out of a grand piano.”
In addition to being accepted into SFCM pre-college, Roshni has already completed ABRSM Grade 8 and is hoping to complete her Diploma exam this summer. She is also a violinist in the high school chamber orchestra and is hoping to take up the guitar in the future as well. Her other future aspirations include applying to prestigious music schools, such as Julliard, Peabody, and Curtis. Through her studies, she is most proud of the fact that she has been able to “learn the complex pieces needed for auditions in a short period of time.”
Reflecting on her journey to SFCM's pre-college program, Roshni had some valuable advice to offer other aspiring musicians, “Find what motivates you. Practice as much as you can, but you do not need to practice for many hours a day. Miss Julia always says it is about quality over quantity. Find a short window of time to practice every day, and make sure you practice well,” she said.
Roshni's journey is not just about mastering the piano; it's about embracing challenges and perfecting her craft with dedication. Opus 1 Music Studio commends Roshni for her achievements and looks forward to witnessing her future successes in studying music composition.