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Jonathan Hammill graduated from the Juilliard School in New York and has been principal horn of the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra since 2001. He teaches at The British School in Tokyo, Dolce Music Academy, and Senzoku Gakuen College of Music.
Chris Koh is a British professional violin teacher with over 25 years experience working in schools and music education programs. He has extensive experience working with students from as young as 3 years old to pre-music college level and beyond.
Ryan Boisselle is a guitar instructor with over 20 years of experience teaching hobbyists and professional musicians. He holds a Bachelors of Arts in Jazz, and is also familiar with many genres. Ryan teaches from ages 6 and up.
Studied Violin in Japan (Bachelor Degree&Teacher License), USA(Master Degree), and Belgium. Over 25 years experience in teaching to foreign residents in Japan and Japanese, aged from 4 to 60. Can support ABRSM exam, auditions, competitions.
Motoko graduated from Tokyo College of Music in Viola Performance and obtained her master's degree from San Francisco Conservatory of Music. She performs as a freelance violist and teaches violin/viola to international students of all levels.
Graduate Juilliard School. Former Principal Clarinetist of Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra. Solo, chamber, and orchestral performances throughout America, Europe and Asia. Top prizes from numerous international music competitions.
Christina received her M.M. from San Francisco Conservatory of Music in the USA. She performs as a freelance violinist and gives an annual recital featuring women composers. She has studied pedagogy and has 15 years teaching experience.
I graduated from the Royal College of Music and Yale School of Music and am now based in the Saitama/Tokyo area. I offer lessons to Violinists of all levels from beginners to advanced, including ABRSM/exam preparation support.
Call me Ami (アミ)! I am a lyric tenor with 23 mainstage performances. My vocal lineage is the Lamperti School, with famous teachers Rod Gilfry and Daniel Teadt. I am fluent in Japanese and teach foreign language pronunciation, too.
Marco is a much sought-after pedagogue for his kind and dynamic approach to teaching. Capitalising on his performing experience, he founded the ‘International Piano Academy by MF’ to recruit, coach, and inspire talented pianists.
Hailing from Oregon USA, Nanao has earned her doctorate and masters at Northwestern University Bienen School of Music, bachelors from Eastman School of Music. Currently, she teaches and subs at multiple orchestras around Tokyo and Osaka.
Remi is a versatile vocalist who has performed in classical choirs in Vienna, a Grammy Award-winning gospel choir, Off Broadway musicals, and jazz clubs in New York City. “Fun and challenging, with repetition and praise” is her pedagogy.
Started professional career in Japan when he was 21, 2004. studied Jazz Music at City College of NewYork, 2009-2012. Moved to Taiwan, Taipei, in 2012. Moved to Beijing, China 2019, taught at Contemporary Music Academy, Jazz Department.
Professional violinist/teacher with over 25 years experience. My students have been accepted by top US universities. Lessons provide opportunities to learn not only the joy of music, but enhance other life skills to achieve their goals.
Pei-Lun graduated from Northwestern University in Chicago and obtained her doctor's degree from U.S. She serves on the International Clarinet Association (ICA)Youth Involvement Committee, and teaches at International and Japanese schools.
Jun Kubo trained at the Juilliard School in New York, the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, and NYU. She teaches at the British School in Tokyo, International Musik House in Minami-Azabu, and Tokyo American Club.
I enjoy teaching both piano and violin! Graduated from Toho-Gakuen School of Music and Royal Academy of Music. Teaching Qualifications: Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Piano Teacher & Suzuki Method Violin Teacher.
Alla Takemura graduated from the Belarusian State Conservatoire in Violin Performance. Her recent positions were with the IlluminArt Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra and the Zion String Ensemble. She has been teaching the violin/viola at the BST since 2004
Christopher Hardy is a percussionist, composer and educator with a background in Western percussion from the University of Michigan. He is a hand drum specialist whose focus is on Middle Eastern, North African, West African, Brazilian and Latin percussion
3 minutes walk from Kita Urawa station, we have classes for pop piano, modern guitar, trumpet, jazz and kids classes. Beginners and experience players are welcome, and lessons are tailored to your individual level. Free trial lesson available.
Jessica Cesana-Hashimoto graduated from Ithaca College, NY, earning degrees in music education and performance. Since moving to Tokyo, she has been performing chamber music, and taught students from Japanese schools, and the British and American schools.
Dennis is a drummer and music educator from Germany. He studied at Berklee College of Music (USA) and has performed across Europe, the USA and Asia. He is a teacher at Senzoku Gakuen College of Music and giving private lessons.
Award winning Taiko Drum artist and instructor. Founder and Musical Director of Cornell University Taiko group. Original music was recently published by Harper Collins and Cambridge International Curriculum which sets a global standard.
Orianne D'Aliesio is a French soprano who graduated from the National Conservatory of Music in Geneva and Kunitachi College in Tokyo. Based in Tokyo since 2014, she teaches singing to professionals and individuals.
Alberto’s whole life has been dedicated to music. Has attended several Music Institutions, and has received lessons from professional and well recognized Musicians. For the last 20 years has been teaching dedicated students of different ages.
Madoka graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in the U.K. She has also been adjudicating the Kanto Plain Association of Secondary School's music festivals since 2012. She has been teaching flute/piano/music theory for 15 years.