Biography

Jayda Lu is a 14-year-old Australian violinist who began studying the violin at the age of four and a half. Since 2019, she has studied under the guidance of Professor Robin Wilson. In 2023, she embarked on an important new chapter in her musical journey by joining the Yehudi Menuhin School.

Jayda has been selected to participate in a number of prestigious music festivals and masterclasses and has been awarded scholarships to the Astona Music Festival, the Valdres Music Festival, Morningside Music Bridge, and the Keshet Eilon Mastercourse. She has also received numerous prizes in international violin competitions. Among her most notable achievements are Third Prize at the 4th Zhuhai International Mozart Competition (Group A) in 2022, Third Prize at Il Piccolo Violino Magico in 2023, First Prize at the Anton Rubinstein Competition (Violin Junior) in 2024, First Prize at the Ysaye International Music Competition (Junior Group) in 2024, and Second Prize together with the Best Sonata Prize at the Kloster Schöntal International Violin Competition in 2024.