Online Piano Lessons in English/Japanese
I offer high quality online piano instruction to children and adults of all ages in Japanese and English. You can take lessons in the comfort of your home from anywhere around the world, a convenient option for families in Japan, US, and Europe. Students can make piano friends and learn together in online studio classes and recitals. My goal is to serve international families and learners of all ages discover the joy of music around the globe.
Live Virtual Piano Lessons for Kids
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Online Piano Lessons in Japanese
Are you a Japanese family living overseas? I provide high quality piano instruction in Japanese. I can use Japanese teaching materials and standard repertoire so that your child can build their skills smoothly when they move back to Japan.
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Online Piano Lessons in English
Are you looking for an English-speaking teacher in Japan? With over 20 years of teaching experience in the US, I offer high quality instruction in English. We can use materials in English such as Piano Adventures. My goal is to help my students discover joy in music in a supportive environment.
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Online Bilingual Piano Lessons
As a Japanese-English bilingual piano teacher, I can tailor the lesson to your language needs. If you’re raising your child bilingual in Japan, US, or England, your child can learn piano confidently in both languages . As a mother of a bilingual child, I love helping other bilingual families.
Online Piano Lessons for Adults
Are you an adult learner looking to take your piano to the next level? I specialize in working with intermediate and advanced adult piano players working on classical repertoire. Whether you’re retired or a busy professional, I would love to help you improve your piano skills. I offer flexible scheduling for adult students. Some adult students meet regularly while others have intensive lessons when they’re preparing for performances and competitions.
Video Feedback Lessons
Students receive detailed feedback and practice suggestions after sending a recorded video. Students often improve their practice habits by implementing the focused practice instructions. For students preparing for a performance, a combination of virtual lessons and video feedback lessons is highly effective.
Online Piano Student Testimonial
“At first I was nervous about how online lessons would affect my progress and ability to learn, but working with Dr. Yamazaki in online piano lessons has been an enriching experience that has made my musical life better.
Working with Dr Yamazaki has helped me to vastly improve my pianistic abilities, musicality, and technical skills. She is able to take complex and difficult piano techniques and explain and demonstrate them in a way that makes them easy to understand and accessible.”
-Myles S.
FAQs
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You need a piano, a device with a camera and microphone, and a good internet connection to have online piano lessons. At the piano, it’s good to have a pencil and a metronome.
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A digital keyboard with touch sensitive keys are OK for beginners. For intermediate and advanced students, I recommend an acoustic piano to study the art of piano performance.
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We use various platforms such as Zoom, FaceTime, Line, and WhatsApp. Zoom offers high quality sound with Original Sound for Musicians enabled.
Akiko Yamazaki, online piano teacher
With over 20 years of experience in working with international families, Akiko Yamazaki teaches students in Japanese and English. She is based in Yokohama, Japan, and the Triangle area (Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh) of North Carolina, USA.
Whether you’re a Japanese family living overseas looking for a Japanese piano teacher, an expat family in Tokyo looking for piano lessons in English or an adult learner looking for online piano lessons from the comfort of your home, I would love to help you on your piano journey.
Book a Free Trial Lesson
I offer a free 30-minute lesson. This serves as an audition/interview where we can get to know each other. Please fill out the contact form below to schedule a free trial lesson.