🎶 Spring Semester Wins, Recital Details & Exciting Announcements! 🎉

Dear Readers,

As we wrap up this incredible semester, I wanted to take a moment to share some student highlights, upcoming events, and a very special announcement close to my heart.

It's been a semester full of growth, music, and community — and I couldn’t be prouder!

🌟 Student Spotlights

This semester, several of our amazing students participated in competitions and festivals, and we are thrilled to celebrate their achievements!

Congratulations to Janea Wordly, Dhevan Patel, and Sam Polumpangu for their stellar performances at the Spring Festival at Florida College.

All three students received Outstanding ratings — what an incredible accomplishment!

We also want to celebrate Nikhil Patel, who earned First Place at the Sarasota Music Conservatory Young Pianist Competition 2025! This is a huge milestone, and we’re so proud of his dedication and talent.

Nikhil is also one of our graduating students this semester, alongside the wonderful Joshua Rodriguez.

🎓 Save the Date: Graduation Recital

Let’s honor and support our graduating seniors at their upcoming recital:

🗓 Date: Saturday, June 7th🕓

Time: 4:00 PM📍

Location: Steinway Gallery, Tampa

Please join us to celebrate these amazing students and the beautiful journey they’ve had through music.

Bring your family and friends — all are welcome!

🎹 Upcoming Spring Recital – April 26th, 2025

Our 2025 Spring Recital is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to hear all of our students shine!

📅 Recital Details:

• Date: Saturday, April 26th, 2025

• Location: Steinway Gallery 2907 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609

🕑 Program Times:

• 12:00 PM

• 1:30 PM

• 3:00 PM

📚 My Book: Maya and the Magic Piano Keys 🎹✨

If you haven’t heard yet — I recently published a children’s book inspired by my students and my love of teaching music!

It’s called Maya and the Magic Piano Keys, and it’s my heart-project. 💖

I’m also beyond thrilled to share that the book has been nominated for Author of the Year at the International Impact Book Awards! 🎉

🗳 Want to Vote?

You can vote for Maya and the Magic Piano Keys here:

👉 VOTE NOW

📖 Want a Copy?

I’ll have a limited number of books available for purchase and signing at the end of the recital on April 26th!

You can also grab a copy online:

👉 Buy on Amazon

💬 Already Read It?

If you’ve already read the book, I’d be so grateful if you took a moment to leave a review! Your feedback means the world and helps others discover it too.

👉 Leave a Review on Amazon

To those who have already voted and purchased the book — thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Your support means the world!

Thank you all for being such a passionate and supportive community. I’m so grateful to teach and grow alongside these incredible students and families.

Let’s keep making music, sharing joy, and cheering each other on. 🎶💫

With love,

Aline Giampietro Trifonov

Piano Performance Arts Academy, LLC.