I have taught the piano for over 30 years including teaching at the Showa Music University in Japan. I am a judge at many piano competitions in Japan including the International Chopin Piano Competition in Asia and prepare a lot of piano students for international competitions. I am also conductor of an orchestra and chorus and regularly give master classes in piano, accompanying, sight reading and opera. I established the first sight reading competition in Japan.
In the UK I worked at the Milton Keynes Music Service and some of my students entered music conservatoires. I also had many successes with ABRSM and Trinity exams including jazz piano.
I believe in the individual and teach each student in a unique way to allow them to relax and reach their full potential. I am calm but encouraging and I like to put humour into the lesson to motivate the student. In Japan all of my piano students at the music college received very high marks for their performances and some of them were first or second in final exams. Many of these students are now successful teachers and/or performers and all of them have decided to take a career in music. Recently, two of my online piano students have received bronze medals at competitions in Japan.
I am very experienced in all aspects of teaching, accompanying and conducting. I also have experience teaching singing, theory, practical musicianship and aural training. I can teach students online and have over 10 years experience of remote teaching using Skype and Zoom. Whatever your level, I can help you to improve and have an enjoyable time. I believe that learning the piano should bring a smile to your face.