








Thames Valley Piano School Latest Awards
We are delighted to show our latest awards page showing a sample of the awards won recently.
Chesham Arts Festival 2026
A single entry in Chesham Festival:
Congratulations to Michaela (8yo) for 1st place in Piano – Own Choice, 10 Years and Under category
Maidenhead Festival of Music and Dance 2025
Intermediate Recital: Niles Zhao, Trophy and Gold Medal
Intermediate Study: Lily-Rose, 1st place
Grade 8: Gauthham Kartikraj, Gold
Grade 7: Aadrika Chakraborty, Gold
Grade 6: Oscar, Gold
Grade 6: Ayansh Venkat, Commended
Piano Challenge 13-14 years: Vedant Venkat, Gold
Intermediate Baroque Class: Lily-Rose, 2nd place
Happy to share that Matthea Zhao won the International Chopin Competition in Estonia, Narva, in the category “under 12 years”, as well as special recognition diplomas for “Best performance of a work of own country” and “Promising young Talent”

North London Festival (May 2022)
This festival hosted competitors who vastly pursue career in music, and many of whom attend Royal College of Music and Royal Academy of Music classes, each category was entered by over 20 extremely accomplished competitors. We are delighted to announce that Thames Valley Piano School’s pupils entered and placed as follows:
Piano Recital Class, Age 11-12: Gold medal, 2x Silver medals
Romantic category, under 14 years: 3rd place
Chopin/Liszt category, under 14 years: Distinction
Musician of the year competition finals (Woking, Feb 2022)
We are delighted to announce that During the competition finals ceremony, Daniel Nowrouzi and Yash Saran – students of Thames Valley Piano School – were jointly awarded the title of “Junior Musician of the Year” by Woking Festival adjudicating jury. In the photo, they are seen with trophies and envelopes containing monetary awards. Well deserved congratulations!!!
Our very first competition after 2 years of Covid-19 lock-down galore. Our pupils entered a total of 9 categories – and won EVERY category entered:
4 trophies
6x First place
2 second place
1x 3rd place
Richmond Arts Festival 2016
In this extremely difficult and high-standard festival, we’ve had 5 entries. Our pupils secured 1 Gold medal, 1 silver and 2 bronzes. Congratulations to all laureates.
Thames Valley Piano School’s Pupils Strike Gold at the Windsor Piano Festival
Despite the questionable quality of an adjudicator that was invited to judge the Windsor Piano Festival, out of 6 entries, our pupils won 3 Gold medals, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze. Congratulations to all!
Maidenhead Festival of Music and Dance 2016
Pianoforte classes concluded for Thames Valley Piano School with following results:
1 Trophy – awarded for highest overall mark in Beginner’s Classes
4 Gold medals
3 Silver medals
2 Bronze medals
1 Commended
Congratulations to all participants!
Marlow Music Festival 2016
In November 2016, for the first time we have participated in Marlow Music Festival and are proud to announce that out of 3 entries, our pupils secured:
1 trophy (TVP Junior Piano Cup)
1 Gold medal
1 Silver medal
Windsor Piano Festival 2015
We are delighted to announce success with 4 gold medals, 5 silvers and 1 bronze. Thames Valley Piano School dominated in the under-nines categories. We look forward to the future as our pupils grow. Literally!
Historic Music Festival 2014
In October, through the effort during piano lessons, Matej’s Pupils won every category entered during the Historic Music Festival in Hampstead, collecting a total of 19 Trophies
Windsor Piano Festival 2014
Gold medal for the highest mark in the under 12 year’s category in June 2014
Plymouth Music Festival 2013
In November 2013 Matej’s pupils have repeated the success of the previous year, collecting a total of 16 trophies, including the awards for the best mark in piano solo classes and most promising talent.
Plymouth Music Festival 2012
In November 2012 pupils of Matej Lehocky won Trophies in every single category they have entered, collecting a total of 17 trophies, including meta-achievement trophies for the highest mark in piano solo classes and most promising talent.