Ekta Karkala, a fifteen year old from California, is very passionate about music. Ekta began her musical journey playing piano, participating in the US Open Music Competition, American Protégé competition and American Fine Arts Festival. She has had the honor of performing piano at Carnegie Hall 4 times before.
She began playing the flute under the instruction of Mr. Tony Bolivar 3 years ago. Ekta currently studies flute under Mrs. Isabelle Chapuis. Ekta has been part of the California Youth Symphony for 3 years, and is now principal flutist of the Wind Symphony under Mr. Chris Florio. She strongly believes in using her talent to help others. Throughout the years, she has performed piano and flute at retirement homes and hospitals through the Youth for Music organization. She now teaches weekly music classes to children with developmental disabilities. Ekta appreciates how the wonderful experience to play at Carnegie Hall helps her grow in her musical and performance abilities.
