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5th Cafetalk Online Piano Competition
We want to create a borderless space to present and compete,
for children who take piano lessons online.
The Cafetalk Online Piano Competition is an online contest for those who enjoy and learn piano through Cafetalk's online piano lessons.
Three renowned pianists active in Japan and around the world will participate as judges. They will review video clips of the participants' performances and send their comments, so this piano competition is open to participants from anywhere in the world.
The top winners will receive a certificate and a commemorative gift and will be announced in a press release.
This event is held every May (results are announced in September) and November (results are announced in February).
Click here to see the results from our previous competition.
Send in a video
renowned tutors review it
and the winners are announced!
Dear parents ♪
We'll support your child's motivation!
They can feel the joy of working toward their goals and the pleasure of receiving recognition from renowned tutors, who are active as professionals in Japan and abroad.
To all participants of the general division:
All ages are welcome!
We look forward to your performance. The detailed critiques from the jury tutors will help you improve your piano skills and take them to the next level.
Children who have not taken lessons on Cafetalk yet can also participate. ♪
Children who normally study in a classroom can still participate in Cafetalk's Children's Piano Competition. This is a chance to have a well-known pianist critique their work.
You are required to register a free student account in order to enter.
(You do not have to take lessons to enter)
We are looking forward to your applications!
Introduction of Judges (in alphabetical order)
5th Cafetalk Online Piano Competition
Karin Tamura Cafetalk name: Karin piano
これまでに、ピアノを山岡泰子、山岡真弓、今岡淑子、坂井千春、Magdalena Lisakの各氏に、フォルテピアノをKatarzyna Drogosz氏に、オルガンを徳岡めぐみ氏に、ピアノデュオをJoanna Galon-Frant氏に、室内楽をMagdalena DuśとPiotr Kwaśnyの各氏に師事。
第21回ザレンプスキ国際音楽コンクール(ポーランド)第3位及びザレンプスキ作品最優秀演奏賞、第1回ティジアーノ・ロゼッティ国際音楽コンクール(スイス)第3位及びキャリアプロジェクト賞、第14回ローゼンストック国際ピアノコンクール(東京)第4位、全日本学生音楽コンクール 第63回中学校の部、第66回高校の部 大阪大会入選、第22回日本クラシック音楽コンクール全国大会第3位(第1位なし)、入賞者記念コンサートでオーケストラと共演。2021年神戸生田ライオンズクラブ音楽賞受賞。
第41回アントニンショパン国際音楽祭「秋色のショパン」 (アントニン、ポーランド)のエピローグコンサート、Chopin Institute主催ショパン博物館 ”Young Talents”コンサート(ワルシャワ、ポーランド)、パデレフスキ音楽協会ショパンコンサート(ソスノヴィエツ、ポーランド)等、ソロリサイタル出演。カトヴィツェ音楽大学の外国人生徒代表として第35回ピアノトーナメント(アントニン、ポーランド)に出場、コンサートホールNOSPRにてシレジア地方の学生を対象とした”Chopin Concert for youth”(カトヴィツェ、ポーランド)等、演奏会に多数出演。ワルシャワ旧市街にあるFryderyk Concert Hallのレギュラーピアニストとして毎月コンサートを行うなど精力的に活動。
2024年7月完全帰国し、演奏活動や後進の指導にあたっている。
Nao Mieno Cafetalk name: Mieno Nao
過去の受賞者コメント
島田 知加子 様（第3回、第4回一般部門1位）
第3回の結果発表からほどなくして人生の喜びも悲しみもともに過ごした愛猫が虹の橋を渡りました。深い喪失感の中で音楽に向き合うことが難しい時期もありましたが、今はぬいぐるみとなった愛猫に見守られながら想いを音に託すことで少しずつ前を向くことができるようになりました。
音楽は時に悲しみを癒し、勇気を与えてくれると感じています。今は彼女との想い出を描いているかのようなリストの献呈に挑戦中です。これからも愛猫への想いを胸に、ぬいぐるみの姿で見守ってもらいながら誰かの心に寄り添えるような表現を探し研鑽を重ねたいと思います。
澤井佳奈 様（第2回一般部門2位）
私にとってピアノは子育て中の良いリフレッシュとなっています。練習時間を確保することはなかなか難しいですが、曲と真摯に向き合い、より良い演奏を追求していきたいと思います。いつか息子と連弾できる日を夢見て、日々頑張っていきたいと思います。
越野紗永 様（第2回小学生部門3位 *1位、2位不在）
Entry Method
Please fill out the form below to enter and we will send you the link for the application within 24 hours.
After submitting your application (and payment), please take a video of your performance, upload it to Youtube under the "unlisted" setting and send us the video link by the method instructed in the application.
Judging Method
The jury consists of three pianists who offer lessons at Cafetalk
Technical aspect: Scored on a 50-point scale based on the skills acquired, taking into account age and length of practice.
Artistic aspect: Scored on a 50-point scale based on passion for performance, expressiveness, musicality, interpretation of the piece, future potential, and degree of perfection.
Between the three judges, the highest and lowest scores will be removed
and the medium score will be used.
You will definitely get a review from the judges ♫
The renowned tutors will prepare a review for each and every participant.
We hope this will be a message that becomes an encouragement for future piano practice.
Announcements and Awards
The results will be announced on February 9, 2026 (Mon) in a special Cafetalk page.
Overview
5th Cafetalk Online Piano Competition| Entry Period | - December 20, 2025 |
| Video Submission Period | - January 20, 2026 |
| Judging Period | - February 4, 2026 |
| Announcement | February 9, 2026 (Mon) |
| Announcement Method | On the Cafetalk website, various social media, press releases. |
| Eligibility criteria |
Kids division: children who are learning the piano (age range equivalent to Japanese primary school students) General category: any age. Those who have not taken a course at Cafetalk are also welcome to participate. |
| Participation fee | 5,000 points (equivalent to ¥5,500 tax included) Payment can be made in various currencies. |
| Number of participants | Up to 20 people on a first-come, first-served basis |
Guide to creating your video submission
Official Help: Upload YouTube videos
(opens a page outside Cafetalk)
Please create your video with the "unlisted" visibility setting and send the video URL to Cafetalk.
More information will be sent to you after your entry.
Prizes
⚫︎ Certificate
⚫︎ Cafetalk original T-shirt
⚫︎ 2026年音楽発表会参加費用免除（22,000円）
⚫︎ Certificate
⚫︎ Cafetalk original T-shirt
⚫︎ Certificate
⚫︎ Cafetalk original eco-bag
⚫︎ 500 yen "NEXT" library card
*Certificates and original merch will be delivered by mail (also to overseas).
Application Guidelines
5th Cafetalk Online Piano Competition*Please be sure to read this before entering.
About the Entry
A name (nicknames are acceptable) and a portrait photo must be submitted. Participants' names and portraits will be published on the website.
You just started learning how to play the piano and are wondering if you can participate as well?
Children who have just started piano, and adults who are beginners are welcome to join us! All level of experience are welcome. We also welcome advanced players who are aiming for the top prizes. Three tutor judges with excellent careers will send you a critique of your performance, summarizing the best parts of your performance and offer advice for the future.
About Payment
After submitting the entry form, we will send payment instructions to your Cafetalk registered e-mail address.
Please follow the instructions and pay 5,000 points (5,500 yen tax included). Cafetalk points can be purchased by credit card, bank transfer, Paypal, or Rakuten Pay.
Please be aware that in case of a cancellation after payment, the points will not be refunded. Thank you for understanding.
About the Video Submission
Please film the video after the date of your entry. Videos recorded in the past cannot be submitted.
*You may only submit your recording once. Re-submission is not allowed.
2m00s to 6m00s in length, classical music only, any piece can be performed. Performances that significantly exceed the length of the piece or are different from the piece declared at the time of entry are not allowed.
*Excerpts from songs, movements, suites, and variations, as well as combinations of multiple songs are possible.
*Non-published music, compositions of your own, and special techniques (placing something on the piano strings, hitting the body of the piano, etc.) are not allowed.
Any type of piano can be used, including electronic, upright, and grand pianos.
In addition to your home, you may also submit footage shot in a studio or other location.
You do not have to memorize the music score. It does not affect your score during judging.
The video can be taken with a smart phone. Please make sure that the screen is facing sideways and is fixed so that the hands, face, and entire body (down to the feet) can be clearly seen.
About the Judges
The jury consists of three pianists who offer lessons at Cafetalk.
About the Judging Method
Score out of 100 (technical + artistic).The highest and lowest scores are removed and the medium score will be used.
Certificate of Commendation, Prizes, etc.
The 1st and 2nd place winners will receive a certificate and a Cafetalk original design t-shirt (size selectable) by mail. The 3rd place winner will receive a certificate and a CafeTalk original tote bag by mail. (*International shipping available)
Additionally, the 1st place winner will receive a participation ticket to the 2026 Cafetalk Music Competition (worth ¥22,000)!
All contest participants will receive the judges' comments in PDF format by e-mail. In addition, a "NEXT" library card worth 500 yen will be given as a participation prize.
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Lessons that can prepare you for the piano competition.
Take preparatory lessons before participating in the competition to gain confidence!
Cafetalk sponsors music recitals.
2025年8月銀座ヤマハホールで開催いたしました。
Rina Sudo Cafetalk name: Riny