Instructor

All our instructors are licensed professionals.

At OTOIRO＋, our instructors are graduates from prestigious music schools or possess equivalent skills. Furthermore, every instructor has completed OTOIRO＋'s unique training programs, "Instructor Professional License" and "Online Lesson License," ensuring fun and personalized piano lessons for each student.

Akki

Profile

Began learning the electone at the age of 3, winning the Yamaha Electone Stage Solo Department Gold Prize in junior high and the All Japan Wind and Percussion Solo Contest Silver Prize in high school and college. Appeared as a percussionist on Kansai TV's "Uramayo!" in 2013 and hosted a solo recital at the Saitama Arts Theater in 2016. Extensive experience as a percussion instructor in elementary and junior high schools, and as a teacher of electone, piano, drums, and percussion in music schools.

Favorites

Enjoys watching action, battle, and horror movies! Also loves composing, especially EDM and rock music.
Chika

Profile

Graduated from Tokiwagi Gakuen High School and Musashino Music University, holding a teacher's license in music for middle and high schools. Certified in Yamaha Grade Piano Performance and Electone Performance and Instruction. Long-time bridal player at wedding venues, providing live piano. Currently teaches piano and electone to a wide range of ages, from 1-year-olds to adults, with popular lessons tailored to each student's individuality.

Favorites

Loves walking and flowers, finding bliss in strolling and discovering various flowers during the warm seasons.
Maki

Profile

Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts and Berlin University of the Arts. Won first place in the PTNA Young Pianist Competition in Northern Japan in 1985 and since then held numerous successful concerts. Actively involved in community service, including performances at charity joint concerts for the Soroptimist International of Kitakyushu. Has 10 years of experience in sign language, holding a Pre-1st Grade Certification. Continuously explores new relationships between music and sign language, including participation in sign language workshops. Completed in-home childcare training in 2018.

Favorites

Coffee. Enjoys tasting coffee in different atmospheres, from chain stores to traditional coffee shops. Also finds pleasure in grinding and brewing her own beans.
Yukie

Profile

Started playing the piano at the age of 4 and graduated from the National University of Music. Winner of the KOSMA Piano Competition Gold Prize, the PTNA Piano Competition Excellence Award, and the Yamanashi Prefectural Music Festival Encouragement Prize, among others. Focuses not only on technical instruction but also deepening students' understanding of music. Popular for her teaching style that values students' intentions and progresses lessons through communication. Has performed in the Kunitachi Concert.

Favorites

Handmade crafts. Enjoys making bags and small items from favorite fabrics and wearing self-made accessories on days off.
Manami

Profile

Awarded in the Beten Music Competition and placed 4th in the International Artists Federation Piano Competition. Studied under numerous renowned pianists such as Yuko Masaki and Hajime Bando. Performed as a ceremony player at funeral venues for two years and has extensive experience in bridal performances at various hotels and venues. Has also performed with celebrities at jazz festivals in Yokohama and Sumida. Currently runs a music school at home and teaches many students through home-visit lessons.

Favorites

Cooking. Enjoys both eating and cooking, with a specialty in garlic-rich Carbonara. Also a fan of gaming, particularly Monster Hunter.
Kana

Profile

Graduated from Toho Gakuen School of Music and Toho Gakuen College of Music in Piano. Began working as a ballet pianist for the Kobayashi Noriko Ballet Theater during her studies and later became an exclusive pianist for the K-Ballet Company, before opening her own music school. Known for her fun lessons for all ages and unique recitals, she is currently a part-time lecturer at Showa University of Music and an instructor at the Showa University of Music and Ballet School, providing accompaniment for ballet, musicals, jazz choruses, and instrumental and vocal music.

Favorites

Passionate about stage arts like ballet and musicals. Loves chocolate, claiming it gives her the energy to practice piano for hours!
Nacchan

Profile

Graduated from Niigata University, Faculty of Education and Human Sciences, Artistic Environment Creation Course in Musical Expression. Taught over 100 students in group lessons for children at Yamaha Music School for five years. Now focuses on individual piano lessons and nurturing future talents. A mother of two elementary school boys, she offers fun-focused lessons, earning trust from both students and parents. Holds Yamaha Instruction and Piano Performance Grade 4, Electone Grade 5, and a First-Class Teacher's License in Music for middle and high schools.

Favorites

Loves the combination of coffee and chocolate. Also enjoys watching movies and dramas, as well as reading.
Miku

Profile

Graduating from Seitoku University, Faculty of Music, Comprehensive Music Department, Music Teacher Training Course in 2023. Trained under Aki Fujii and Eiko Morishima, and participated in the Vienna Winter Music Course. Started learning piano at the age of 7 and euphonium at 10, joining Riverside British Brass during university. Currently holds qualifications as a developmental support piano instructor, educational music instructor, and developmental support music instructor, actively engaged in these roles through the "My Piano Room" initiative. Utilizes her extensive experience with various instruments and numerous teaching qualifications to contribute broadly to the worlds of music and education.

Favorites

Escape games. Recently enjoys escaping from various locations once or twice a month. Also a fan of hot spring tours, with Dogo Onsen currently at the top of her list.