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English | Proficient |
Polish | Daily conversation |
Hello. My name is Karin and I am a piano teacher♪
I have been playing the piano for most of my life, from music high school [Nishinomiya High School, Hyogo Prefecture] to music college [Tokyo University of the Arts, Department of Instrumental Music, majoring in piano] to studying abroad [Karol Szymanowski University of Music, Katowice, Poland]. I love music and the piano. When I graduated from university, I obtained a first-class junior high school teaching certificate (music) and a first-class senior high school teaching certificate (music).
Everyone is welcome, from children to adults, even if you can't read music or have never learnt to play the piano before, don’t hesitate!
Let’s work together on reading music, basic posture and how to actually play the piano♪
If you have any particular song that you want to play, if you want to be able to play more difficult pieces or to create more beautiful notes, I am here to help you achieve these wishes!
The word 'lesson' may sound a little intimidating, but don't worry.
You can take my lessons even if you're not at the stage where you can play! In that case, we can practice together.
If you have any problems with your playing, or if you are struggling to improve, please feel free to contact me.
By the way, it doesn’t have to be only classic music♪
Of course, piano students and those who would like to prepare for a recital or competition are welcomed! ♪
I’ll be here to help you if you need me outside the available lesson time♪
I have lessons where you can send me a video of you playing, and I will give you advice (write on the score) based on the video; Or lessons prioritizing an essential part of music, the solfeggio♪
In addition to the video at the beginning of the profile, I have uploaded a number of videos of my performances on YouTube. If you have time, please check them out♪
I would love to share the joy of music with as many people as possible♡
Feel free to take the trial lesson first☆
I look forward to hearing from you♪
♪Lesson description♪
Piano
Piano lessons for beginners♪
This is a lesson designed for children and students who are new to piano and have been playing it for less than 2 years♪
Don’t worry if you can’t read the scores yet☆I will teach you how to sit properly, how to play notes and how to shape your hands. We will have fun learning from the basics♪
I also offer special packages of 4 lessons
※Please note that at the moment, I’m not doing customized lessons, we will use textbooks and music sheets throughout the lesson.
☆Beginner piano lesson for adults♪
Piano lesson for those who are new to piano or who have been playing for less than 2 years♪
You can also have a special 4 lesson pack♪
Intermediate and advanced piano lesson♪
Lesson for those who have been playing piano for more than 3 years♪ There is no age limit.
Let’s learn a higher level of sounds and expressivity♪
There is a 30 min. & a 40 min. course.
After the lesson, I will write about our lesson on the music sheets and send it to you as feedback♪
You can also have a special 4 lesson pack☆
Standard piano lesson♪
Lesson for those who want to have a full 60 min. lesson♪
This lesson is made for students who have been playing piano for more than 3 years☆
After the lesson, I will write about our lesson on the music sheets and send it to you as feedback♪
Preparatory lessons for competitions and entrance exams♪
This is a one-to-one lesson for those who are preparing for recitals, competitions or exams♪
After the lesson, I will write about our lesson on the music sheets and send it to you as feedback♪
“One-point” advice lesson♪
A short 15 min. lesson for those who are busy, for children who can only sit at the piano for a short period of time, or for those who want to receive precise advice in 15 minutes♪
Please use this lesson if you have any advice♪
Revision on video♪
I will give you advice based on the video you sent me♪
I will write everything on the score and send it to you☆
You can also use this lesson as a preparation and check of the vides you’re about to send for judging at competitions♪
Solfeggio
Listening and singing lessons♪
Learn solfeggio and improve your basic skills☆
You will also improve your piano skills faster♪
I can also help you with test preparation for music lessons at school☆
You can also have a special 4 lesson pack♪
Solfeggio Preparation Course for High School and University Entrance Examinations♪
In this lesson you will learn solfeggio, which is essential for entrance exams to music schools and universities.
This lesson is also suitable for those who are currently studying at a music high school or university as a supplement to their lessons☆
You can also have a special 4 lesson pack♪
Tutor profile
Tamura Karin
I was born in the Hyogo Prefecture and started playing the piano at the age of five. After graduating from Nishinomiya High School of Music, I studied at Tokyo University of the Arts, majoring in piano. After graduating from Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, I studied at the Karol Szymanowski Conservatory in Katowice, Poland. I’ve studied piano with Yasuko Yamaoka, Mayumi Yamaoka, Yoshiko Imaoka, Chiharu Sakai and Magdalena Lisak. I also studied duo-piano with Johanna Gallon-Flant.
Competition
Gold Prize at the 25th Raionkai Piano Competition. ed for the 63rd Junior High School Division and the 66th High School Division of the All Japan Student Music Competition, Osaka. Won the 3rd prize at the 22nd Japan Classical Music Competition, and performed with an orchestra at the prize winners' memorial concert. Awarded the Encouragement Prize in the High School Division of the 11th Takarazuka Vega Student Piano Competition. The 1st Neyagawa City Arca Piano Competition for High School Students, 2nd Prize. The 14th Rosenstock International Piano Competition, 4th Prize. The 32nd Settsu Music Festival Little Camellia Competition Encouragement Prize. Ise-Shima International Piano Competition 2019, Encouragement Prize. The 21st China Music Competition, Gold Prize.
Master classes
Participated in the 3rd International Chopin Masterclass with Anjay Yasinski, Jerzy Romaniuk and Magdalena Lisak. Attended a master class with Michel Beloff at Tokyo University of the Arts.
Concerts
In 2017, I gave my first solo recital in Tokyo. During my studies at Tokyo University of the Arts, I have performed in various concerts including Geidai Arts-in-Marunouchi 2017, Ongaku no Sanpo Michi organized by Minato City Sports Fureai Bunka Kenko Foundation, and Steinway & Sons Kobe's Young Artists' Concert organized by Muse West Co. In 2018, I had a solo recital at the Museum of Art Fusion organized by the Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art Executive Committee, and in 2019 few solo recitals at Sumida Triphony Hall in Tokyo and Steinway & Sons KOBE in Hyogo. I was the representative of the Szymanowski College of Music in a concert exchange program of pianists from Polish music academies, initiated by the Pianists' Circle of the Chopin College of Music.
Media
In 2019, I appeared on Radio Kansai's "Masato Tanabe no Makkoto! Radio" as a guest.
License
In 2018, obtained a Junior High School Teacher's License and a Senior High School Teacher's License (Music).
【 Cafetalk Translation / July 2021 】
Please note that this profile has been translated by Cafetalk for easier understanding.
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