Ryan Huang

Ryan Huang, age 12, is a rising 7th grader who was born in Austin, Texas. He began his piano journey when he was four years old, which started as preschool piano lessons and occasional recitals. Discovering his passion for piano, he later received private piano lessons at the age of five in kindergarten, and eventually switched to Ms. Julia Hsiao, who he has been studying with since October 2021.

Ryan has participated in various international piano competitions and won several awards throughout his years of receiving education from Ms. Julia. A list of the awards that he has received is written below:

In the years 2022 and 2024, he participated in the Elite International Music Competition, receiving two first place awards and invitations to perform at the winners’ recitals in New York City. In 2023 and 2024, he participated in the International Young Musicians Festival, Passion of Music - American Association for the Development of The Gifted and Talented (AADGT), receiving two gold medals. Additionally, he participated in the Golden Era Romantic Music International Competition, winning second place (2023). Most recently, in 2025, he participated in the Special Venue Music Awards International Competition, winning second place.

Other than playing piano, Ryan enjoys playing percussion and swimming. He is currently part of his Middle School Honors Band. He has also participated in his school’s UIL three times, receiving first place every time.