Celebrating Stuti Saxena: A Rising Violin Star

Stuti Saxena, Spring recital 2024.

By Katherine Gray, Bee Sharp Music Studio

At Bee Sharp Music Studio, we love watching our students grow—not just as musicians, but as confident, expressive artists. Today, I’m overjoyed to celebrate one of my longtime violin students, Stuti Saxena, who recently accomplished something truly remarkable: she earned spots in two prestigious youth orchestras—TRYPO (Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestra) and PYCO (Pittsburgh Youth Concert Orchestra)—in the same season!

Stuti has been studying violin with me for the past four years, and in that time, I’ve had the privilege of watching her transform. From her first lessons, she brought focus, discipline, and a quiet passion to her music. Week by week, her sound grew more polished, her technique more confident, and her musical voice more distinct.

Preparing for both TRYPO and PYCO auditions was no easy task. It required months of dedication, mastering audition excerpts, refining tone and intonation, and learning how to express artistry under pressure. We spent countless hours together shaping each phrase, building stamina, and fine-tuning every detail of her performance. I saw her rise to every challenge with grace and determination.

Winning spots in both of these competitive orchestras is a major milestone—not just a reflection of her talent, but of her work ethic, emotional depth, and love for the violin. These opportunities will allow her to perform with other passionate young musicians, collaborate in full symphony settings, and continue pushing her artistry to the next level.

I couldn’t be prouder of Stuti. As her teacher, I’ve seen the effort she’s put in behind the scenes—the hours of focused practice, the breakthroughs and setbacks, and the joy that lights up her face when something clicks. She inspires me, and I know her journey is just beginning.

Congratulations, Stuti! Your future is as bright and beautiful as your playing.