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Voice/Piano, songwriting and arrangement with music theory

I am a Berklee College of Music alumni with Cum Laude professional diploma.The first and only Japanese composer who received multiple awards at John Lennon Songwriting Contest and recipient of the Exceptional talent visa both in the US and UK. I have taught over 110 students at music schools and private teaching.

I specialise in tutoring these
-Songwriting, composing
- Arranging with music theory
- Voice and Piano

I base my classes on both educational and fun approach for students of all ages tailoring the materials and lessons towards their individual needs and goals. The age range of students that I've taught is 3 - 70-year old.

Extra information

A device Skype or Zoom account needed for a class

Location

Online via webcam

General info

Age:
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Japanese

About Me

Passionate Piano/Voice teacher and songwriter who focuses on developing individual students.
The first and only Japanese composer who received multiple awards at John Lennon Songwriting Contest. The recipient of the exceptional talent visa of both the US and the UK.

I have taught over 90 students at music schools and private teaching.
7 years of music study in Japan and in the US. Working 12 years as a professional in Music Teaching, Performance area.
Songwriter and the leader of project band SkyBridge, which has a slogan of "We look different, we ALL smile the same".

Education

Berklee College of Music alumni with Cum Laude professional diploma.
Bachelor of Arts: Contemporary Writing and Productions
Berklee College of Music Boston, MA, USA
Berklee world tour scholarships Berklee scholarships
Deans list Academic Achievement Award

Experience / Qualifications

SKILLS
Piano teaching
Voice teaching
Music composition
Spontaneous composition
Ensemble performance
Rehearsal Skills
Music Theory

EXPERIENCE

09/2019- Current
Piano and voice teacher
Private, online in London, UK
Teaching weekly about 20 students. Giving individualized instruction. Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving through the music lesson.

12/2019
Music workshop
Global Youth Goove Kakamega, Kenya
Shared experience of being a global musician and working with musicians from 46 different countries.
Songwriting and arranging workshop. Recording sessions of the songs that we co-wrote with students.

1/2020- Current
Youth Musicianship class
Youth Music Centre London, UK
Teaching foundation of music and for 2-6 year old. Using Kodaly method. Encouraging curiosity, exploration and problem-solving through the music lesson.

07/2018 - 08/2018
Music workshop
Koyo school of music, Osaka school of music, Tokyo School of Music.
Shared experience of being a global musician and working with musicians from 46 different countries.
Songwriting and arranging workshop.
Used crowd management techniques to create a safe and exciting environment.

09/2016 to 11/2018
Piano and voice teacher
Needham Music & Dance Needham, MA
Taught weekly more than 20 students. Gave individualized instruction. Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving through the music lesson.

01/2016 to 09/2016
Piano and Voice instructor
Ekletico School of Music Peabody, MA
Continually encouraged children to be understanding and patient with materials and with others. Gave individualized instruction. Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving through the music lesson.

06/2017 to 06/2017
Music Director, Facilitator
African Youth Leadership Experience Kampala, Uganda
Created and modified job descriptions within all departments.
Organized activities that developed a student's physical, emotional and social growth.
Redirected students to encourage safe, positive behaviors.

09/2016 to 09/2016
workshop music
Sauti Academy Nairobi, Kenya
Used crowd management techniques to create a safe and exciting environment.

05/2014 to Current
Private piano and voice teacher Boston, MA
Developed and delivered technical training materials.
Openly exchanged ideas and materials with clients.
Used clear communication and professionalism to develop constructive relationships with families.

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
Martin Luther King Jr Artistry Award
Artistry award for my music and music video from Berklee School of Music.

Songs for Social change
One of my original composition, "We Declare Peace" as a winner and broad casted on more than 35 different radio station in the US.

Songstar
Received a Bronze award

Finalist awards at John Lennon Songwriting Contest
Awards at an international songwriting contest for my original composition, No Rain No Rainbow and Just Don't Know What to Do with It.

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