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Mon 20:00   22:00
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Fri 17:00   22:00
Sat 20:00   22:00
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こんにちは!寒くなってきましたが皆様いかがお過ごしでしょうか。今年もクリスマスソングレッスンをオープンしました!お好きな曲を楽しく歌って、クリスマス気分を盛り上げていきましょう。人前で歌う機会ができ...
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今年の夏は暑すぎましたね!皆様お元気でしょうか?ようやく穏やかな気候になってきましたね。昨日は地元新潟でジャズライブでした。お客様も飛び入りしていただけるセッションタイムもあり、ボーカル、ピアノ、ト...
皆様こんにちは! Cafetalkで歌、ピアノ、英語やロシア語などの語学を教えているTamakoです。普段はジャズシンガーとして活動しているのですが、先日クラシックの歌を歌ってきました!新潟クラシッ...
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Happy new year! In Japan, January 1 is the most grandly celebrated holiday of the year.  We eat man...
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今日の日本語How can I translate the word "play" into Japanese?"play " is translated to many words in Jap...

General Notices

Hello! I am Tamako, a jazz vocalist and pianist.

I am an active musician based in Niigata, Japan, and also perform live and at events in the Kanto area. I try to give lessons for beginners and experienced players alike, so that they can feel the fun and depth of music.

====Benefits of my lessons=====

One-on-one lessons with a multilingual jazz & bossa nova singer!

1) Since I am a professional musician performing a wide range of genres, my lessons also cover a wide range of music such as jazz, bossa nova, Latin, pops, chanson and French pops.

(2) I am available for singing lessons and pronunciation instruction in a variety of languages. I graduated from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies and love languages I've studied English and many other languages for a long time. I can teach pronunciation from the unique perspective of a vocalist. I will listen to the sound source together with you to check how it sounds when it goes with the melody. Language lessons are also available.

(3) Since I am a jazz vocalist, I can give lessons not only on the original melody but also on scatting and faking. Scatting is a technique of improvising vocally like an instrumentalist's improvisation. Faking is a technique of singing a slightly rearranged version of the original melody.

(3) I am also a pianist, so I can give not only vocal lessons but also piano lessons like jazz piano lessons, and I also offer composition lessons. Vocalists who would like to try piano playing in the future are also welcome to come.

If there is something you would like to try, please do not hesitate to contact me. I will do my best to help you!


-Self-Introduction-

My name is Tamako. I perform mainly jazz vocal and piano in Niigata and Tokyo, Japan. I have been offering online lessons on Cafetalk since 2020.

I hope to share the joy of expressing through music with everyone.
All ages and experience are welcome, from children to adults!
I carefully instruct according to the pace and goals of each student.
Let's make time for music that touches our hearts together.


-Profile-

Vocalist/Pianist
Vocal Coach/Piano Instructor
English Instructor/English Pronunciation Instructor

Vocalist who sings mainly jazz and bossa nova, but also pops and chansons. Also plays piano and flute. Based in Niigata, but also active in the Kanto area. Her soft voice soothes listeners while expressing the world of her lyrics. In addition to English and Japanese, she also sings in Portuguese and French.

In her lessons, she teaches a wide range of students from beginners to professionals. She teaches a comfortable and easy vocal technique to perform with the body as a musical instrument, valuing the enjoyment of music above all else. Many students discover the charm of their original voice through vocal techniques suited to them.

She also uses her language skills to teach pronunciation in six languages. In addition to singing and pronunciation techniques, she also offers piano and composition lessons, staging, storytelling, and lyrics commentary. Her realistic advice, based on his experience as a performer herself, has been well received.
Perhaps because of her warm and friendly tone and caring nature, she is often asked for advice on matters other than music. Her motto is to support students as a whole, and she offers thorough tailor-made lessons based on careful counseling according to their needs.

Cafetalk interview
https://cafetalk.com/page/interview/tutor/one/?code=tamako&lang=en


Interview on internet radio
https://honmaru-radio.com/kayo0013/ 

Career Interview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1ciVsgWSEg&t=102s

Linktree 
https://linktr.ee/tamakojazz

2025.7.4 Postscript: 

On Cafetalk tutor ranking updated on 2025.7.4, Singing/Vocal Music category, I received the 1st place in the word-of-mouth ranking.Thank you very much for your continued support and wonderful reviews! 

I have been teaching at Cafetalk since 2020, so this is my 6th year. I have been teaching face-to-face lessons since before that. I will continue to strive for fun and well-learned lessons.



About the lesson (please be sure to read this) 

In case of cancellation less than 24 hours before the lesson, 100% of the lesson fee will be charged without exception.

The lesson fee is subject to change without notice.

Please make a reservation for lesson counseling if you want to consult with me before the lesson. I do not accept consultation by message.

If you have questions, please ask them in the next lesson.

I may not be able to accept requests from people who frequently cancel or change the date and time of their lessons.

I cannot accept requests for lessons that are different from the ones I offer. Please read the lesson details page carefully before sending your request. 

Please let me know if you wish to record or video record the lesson. Those who record or tape without permission will not be allowed to attend future classes.


 

Featured Interview

Q. Hi Tamako! Thank you for taking the time to do this interview. To start off, can you tell your students a little bit about yourself? A. Hello! My name is Tamako. I am currently working as a jazz and bossa nova singer while offering music lessons including vocal training and piano, as well as language lessons including English and Japanese. I look forward to meeting you in my lessons. Q. You ha...

This tutor's cancellation policy

Before request is confirmed (fixed)

  • Cancellation possible at any time without charge.

After request is confirmed (fixed)

  • Less than 24hours before lesson start time.→ 100% of price charged.
  • No-Show→ 100% of price charged.

Lessons by this tutor

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