| Yumiko SATO – WISTERIA Piano Class Instructor |
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In-person lessons with Covid-19 safe plan now running |
| Qualifications and Experience |
My musical training:
I graduated from Tokyo Gakugei University with a Master’s in Musicology.
Also, I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in piano performance.
I have had a membership of Piano Teachers National Association since 2001. |
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How I got started in music:
I took up piano at the age of three years and 10 months. As I was too small to climb up the piano bench, I was hauling a baby chair from the kitchen to play the piano. |
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My teaching experience:
I have been teaching piano for 28 years at my home studio accepting non-Japanese speaking students for 24 years.
I currently work at an international school as a music teacher while running WISTERIA Piano Class. |
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Students’ achievement:
Some of my students went on to university majoring in piano performance.
Received various kinds of awards in piano performing competitios.
First prizes in International wide composition contests.
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Class room
Relaxed and friendly leaning environment.
Structured lessons with individualized learning.
Development of awareness and purposeful practice avoiding mindless repetition.
Detailed learning of skills for confidence in music-reading and sight-reading.
Gradual development of a strong technique preparing for higher-level skills. |
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| Lesson room interior |
