Maksym Artemenko began his journey with the piano at an early age but embarked on formal studies and serious repertoire development at the age of 14. By 16, he was accepted into the Kharkiv National Kotlyarevsky University of Arts, where he studied under the esteemed Professor Olga Fekete. In 2023, he proudly completed his bachelor’s degree in piano performance. 
 
Maksym has earned recognition through his participation by getting prizes in numerous international competitions, including the Sheepdrove Piano Competition, Czerny Competition, Amadeus International Competition, and the Chopin Competition (Narva, Estonia). He has also performed at prestigious festivals such as the Lancaster International Piano Festival, Kharkiv Assemblies and the Chamber Music Academy YSOU. He has also appeared on stage at venues such as the Royal Albert Hall (Youth Proms) and has given solo recitals in Germany, Spain, France, and across the UK. 
 
Throughout his career, Maksym has had the privilege of participating in masterclasses with world-renowned pianists and professors, including Alexander Kobrin, Vadym Kholodenko, Dmitri Alexeev, Vanessa Latarche, Martino Tirimo. These experiences have been instrumental in shaping his artistry. 
 
Since September 2023 his studies are generously supported by the Alfred and Therese Kitchin Scholarship and the Sheepdrove Trust.