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Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. The shō, used in gagaku (ancient Japanese court music), is said to resemble a phoenix resting with its wings raised, and its sound is often likened to rays of light descending from the heavens. I put my heart into every note I play, and I look forward to sharing that with you.

Artist Biography

Graduated from Osaka College of Music with a degree in Composition.

Studied composition and piano under Yoko Kubo and Eisuke Tsuchida, piano under Setsuko Ibaraki, and shō (hōshō) under Kinuyo Hayashi. Also received guidance from A. Gorsan, J.-L. Hervé, C. Ledoux, C. J. Walter, and P. Ghanne.

Participated in international art seminars. Studied piano with M. Jost and chamber music with P.-Y. Artaud, P. Monti, and W. Grimmer.

Performed in “21st Century Music Bath” Vol.13, 14, and 19–21.
Attended the Courchevel Summer International Music Academy in France, received a diploma, and was selected to perform in the student concert.

Awarded a scholarship to attend the 13th Takefu International Composition Workshop.

Recipient and finalist in several competitions, including the 9th TIAA All Japan Composer Competition, the 25th Kyoto Art Festival Newcomer Award (Music Division), Italy’s RISUONANZE incontri di nuove musiche, and the 3rd Senzoku Contemporary Music Composition Competition (Category B: Works for Keyboard Instruments).

Two of her original songs are featured in the collection While There Is Light – Songs Based on the Poetry of Nobuo Suzuki, available from Belta Record.

Active as a shō performer, composer, and collaborative pianist, she engages in a wide range of musical endeavors.