Süeda Çatakoğlu
Süeda Çatakoğlu
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During the time she was studying classical music in Berlin, Süeda went to B Flat Jazz Club and saw a Romanian-folk fusion band that inspired her deeply. She studied jazz, improvisation, harmony, and arranging with them. She began to write her own songs and perform in cabarets, jazz clubs, concert halls, and churches throughout the city.
Encouraged, she decided study in Berklee College of Music. During her studies, she has performed at various music festivals, venues, and concert halls both solo and ensemble.. She received DAAD scholarship to pursue bachelor of music degree at Barenboim- Said Akademie in Berlin. She received 3rd prize in 8th International Pera Piano Competition in İstanbul 2013, Verda Erman special prize in İzmir Saygun Piano Competition in category B 2015, the second prize in 2nd Hacettepe National Piano Competition in Category 14-17 age in 2015. Lastly, she won the Zambelli Classical Piano Award at Berklee College of Music and played a solo recital in David Friend Hall in 2022.