Pianist | Accompanist | Teacher

Artistry & Collaboration

Based in Davis, California

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Biography

"Piano and music have been integral parts of my life for as long as I can remember. My eleven years of dedicated piano study have been a journey of artistic growth and personal fulfillment."

Laura Michelle Kay is an accomplished pianist and chamber musician (Class of 2027). A student of Narmina Sultanova for over a decade, she combines technical precision with a collaborative spirit.

Laura's performance highlights include a First Place win at the Elite International Music Competition (performing at Carnegie Hall) and a full scholarship to the Rushmore Music Festival (2025). Beyond the keyboard, she is a dedicated leader, serving as President of the Mu Theta Math Club and an Officer for the DHS Piano Tutoring Program.

Laura Michelle Kay Pianist

Performing at Rushmore Music Festival, 2025

Services Offered

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Accompaniment

For Recitals, Exams & Competitions

Experienced collaborator for concerto competitions, vocal recitals, and chamber groups. Laura has accompanied for the DHS Concerto Competition, CAPMT, and Sacramento Youth Symphony events.

  • Concerto Accompaniment (e.g., Chopin No. 1, Accolay)
  • CM & Festival Exams
  • Chamber Ensemble Coaching
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Private Instruction

Piano & Violin Fundamentals

Patient, structured lessons for beginners and intermediates. Laura emphasizes strong fundamentals, theory, and the joy of musical expression.

  • Certificate of Merit Prep (Level 1–10)
  • Music Theory & Sight Reading
  • Audition Preparation

Selected Repertoire

Solo Piano Highlights

  • Beethoven: Sonata No. 17 ("Tempest") & Op. 31, No. 2
  • Saint-Saëns: Piano Concerto No. 2, Mvt 3
  • Rachmaninoff: Elegie Op. 3 No. 1
  • Sibelius: Valse Triste Op. 44
  • Cyril Scott: Danse Nègre (Carnegie Hall Performance)
  • J.S. Bach: Prelude and Fugue in C minor

Chamber & Collaborative

  • Schumann: Piano Quintet, Mvt 1 (Competition Winner)
  • Shostakovich: Piano Quintet, Mvts 1 & 3
  • J.S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 (Piano Part)
  • Dvořák: Slavonic Dance Op. 46 (Piano Duet)
  • Accompaniment: Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1

Video Performances

Honors & Affiliations

2025

Rushmore Music Festival

Full Scholarship Participant & Chamber Music Competition Winner

2025

Certificate of Merit (Level 10)

Passed with State Honors

2024

University of Redlands Piano Camp

Summer Participant | Masterclass with Rufus Choi

2022

Elite International Music Competition

1st Place Winner | Performed at Carnegie Hall

2020

Baku Music Academy Competition

III Degree Laureate (Int'l Competition of Performers)

Inquiries

Accepting students and collaborative projects for the 2026 Season.