Anika Ariana Hernández Vera, born on August 29. 2003, in Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico, is a dedicated and accomplished pianist. Currently pursuing her Bachelor's degree at the Anton Bruckner University in Linz, Austria, under the guidance of Prof. Saskia Giorgini, Anika Ariana has built a strong foundation in music through years of rigorous training and performances across multiple countries.

Anika Ariana's early musical education began at the age of 3 in her hometown, where she studied piano under the renowned pianist and soprano Akie Ito Breton. From a young age, Anika performed regularly in various venues in Mexico, including concerts in Sala Manuel M. Ponce Jardín Borda and Monasterio de Ahuatepec, showcasing her developing talent. Her musical journey continued at the age of 15 in Munich, Germany, where she honed her skills under the tutelage of Prof. Aleksandra Romanic and other respected pianists such as Keiko Munekata and Sarah Steiner. She furthered her studies in Hamburg, Germany, under Prof. Delphine Lizé, Prof. Manfred Fock, and pianist Wera Wassiljeva.

Anika Ariana has actively participated in numerous competitions and masterclasses with esteemed professors, including Prof. Pietro de Maria (Mozarteum Salzburg), Prof. Alfonso Gómez (Hfm Freiburg), and Prof. Ute Pruggmayer-Phillip (Hfm Dresden), among others. Her dedication has earned her several prestigious scholarships, including the Heinrich Fries Stiftung Junge Talente scholarship.

She recently was awarded a scholarship by the Rotary Club Wels Austria for the 2024/2025 period.

Anika Ariana is particularly interested in chamber music, contemporary music and jazz. She performs regularly in ensembles and collaborates with many composers. Occasionally playing other instruments as well such as toy piano.

Her commitment to exploring diverse musical genres reflect her passion for a broad range of musical expressions.

In addition, Anika Ariana has pursued lessons in singing, guitar, violin, as well as jazz improvisation, further broadening her musical abilities.

Anika Ariana's musical journey continues to be marked by passion, discipline, and a commitment to growth. She recently participated in the TOSPANN 2024 Masterclasses in Norway with pianist Benedicte Palko and was selected to participate in the Impuls Academy 2025 for contemporary music in Graz, Austria, where she will study under Prof. Nicolas Hodges.

Starting in March 2025, Anika Ariana will join an Artistic Enhancement Program in The Hague, The Netherlands, studying under the guidance of Prof. Borys Fedorov, pianist Anna Fedorova, and pianist Antonii Baryshevsky, along with here current studies in Austria.

Her future is bright as she continues to explore new horizons in her career as a pianist.