
CHARU SURI PIANO ACADEMY
Inspiring The Next Generation of Pianists
GRAMMY® nominated pianist and composer, Charu Suri, started her piano academy several years ago with the purpose of paying it forward and training the next generation of classical and jazz pianists. Her uncompromising philosophy of instruction to her students allows them to learn and master everything from traditional repertoire, theory and ear-training and sight-reading. Her students are encouraged to participate in quarterly recitals, and have performed at world-renowned halls including Steinway Auditorium and Carnegie Hall. She is one of the few pianists chosen by Steinway an Educational Partner, and she hosts several student recitals throughout the year in various auditoriums. Her students have won and/or received honorable mentions in the following:
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The American Protégé International Music Talent Competition;
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Saint-Saens Piano Competition;
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AADTG Competition;
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Chopin Piano Competition;
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Charleston Music Competition;
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Bach Piano Competition; and many more.
For all inquiries, please email charu@charusuri.com

Curriculum and Philosophy
Charu emphasizes a piano curriculum that starts from thorough knowledge of the basics. She and her team believe that a knowledge of the core repertoire, with modern music and constant recitals and contests strengthen, inspirate and motivate young talent. All students start from the basics and by the end of six months to a year, know how to read and write music, transpose, sight-read, demonstrate excellent aural skills and increase their confidence by building their classical, jazz and world music repertoire. Charu takes great care in ensuring that all students grow confidence, poise; and refines students' pianistic skills through constant practice and performance. She offers instruction in classical piano, theory, world music, jazz, Indian ragas, composition, conducting, and arrangement.
Her approach includes: theory, repertoire building, aural training, sight-reading, preparation for examinations administrated by the Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music (ABRSM), and recitals.
SUCCESS STORIES!
These kids are blazing a new trail in the world of piano performance
YASHAS TOTADE
Yashas Totade recently performed at Carnegie Hall after being awarded a prize at the American Protege Competition. His other honors include winning a Gold at the AADTG competition.
SATYA LAVANA
Satya Lavana's many piano honors include performing at Carnegie Hall, securing Distinction at the Associated Board of the Royal School of Music examinations, and placing second at the Special Venue contest which will mark his touring debut in prestigious venues including Harvard, San Francisco Opera House and Carnegie Hall for a third time.
RIYAAN MUKHERJEE
Riyaan Mukherjee's many piano accolades include placing third at the Special Venue Piano Contest which will mark his tour debut at San Francisco Opera House, Harvard and his second Carnegie Hall performance. He has also won several other competitions including the AADTG (Gold), World's Best Musicians and Charleston Piano Competition.
Meet The Team

Charu Suri
Founder & CEO

Robert DuBois
Adjunct Piano Professor
Our Students Have Performed At Prestigious Venues and Have Won Numerous Competitions and Accolades


UPCOMING CONCERTS
Winter Piano Recital: January 2027, NV Auditorium, Englewood Cliffs