Arjun Ummethala

Arjun Ummethala is a 13-year old, 8th grade pianist who began studying piano three years ago and quickly developed a strong passion for music and performance. In a short period of time, he has worked to build both his technical skills and musical expression through consistent practice and study. Arjun has earned MTAC state honors for the last two years, reflecting his dedication and steady progress as a musician. He was also awarded Honorable Mention at the Inland Empire Piano Festival (IEPF), where he performed among many talented young pianists from the region. In addition to performing classical repertoire, Arjun is also a composer and has written two original piano pieces. He performed one of his compositions at the 2026 Inland Empire Young Artists Competition-Piano edition and was awarded second place. Arjun studies piano with Dr. Lily Diehl and is deeply grateful for her guidance, encouragement, and mentorship. He looks forward to continuing to grow as both a pianist and a composer in the years ahead.