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I perform with heartfelt expression, covering a wide range of music from classical to pop.
I would be delighted if my music can bring you a pleasant and enjoyable listening experience.

Artist Biography

She began studying solfège at a young age while attending the Soai Music School.
Graduated from the Music Department of Yuhigaoka High School and from the Performance Major at Doshisha Women’s College of Liberal Arts.

She received the Gold Prize at the Yamaha Young Pianist Concert and has performed at the Neyagawa City New Artist Selection Concert. She holds the Kawai Popular Piano Grade 3 certification and has received the Burgmüller Lesson Instructor Award.

In 2020, she received the Sapphire Prize at the Crystal Piano Competition, and in 2021, the Black Pearl Prize at the same competition.

She holds an Advanced Certification from the Rhythmic Research Center and a First-Class Teaching License for Junior High and High School.

Specializing in piano arrangements, she is also active as a seminar presenter and instructor. In addition, she actively performs through YouTube, BGM performances, and live concerts.

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Based primarily in the Kansai region, I perform at a variety of events and venues. From classical to pop, I offer a wide range of musical styles tailored to suit each occasion. I am dedicated to delivering performances that create truly special and memorable moments for everyone in attendance.

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After studying at Osaka College of Music, she completed the university’s advanced performance program.

She was awarded Second Prize in the Piano – University Division at the 23rd “Yangtze River Cup” International Music Competition, and received a Top 10 Award at the National Finals of the 14th Beethoven Music Competition (Free Repertoire Piano Division, University & Graduate Category A). She also won Second Prize and the Osaka City Superintendent of Education Award in the University & General Division at the 10th Miotsukushi Music Festival Osaka Classical Competition, among many other accolades. She appeared in the 88th Tokyo International Arts Association Newcomers’ Concert and held a solo recital during her university years.

She has taken lessons with Doug Ashatz, Irina Mejoueva, and Cyprien Katsaris. She studied piano under Kaoruko Ide, Kyoko Senoo, Yoshiji Serizawa, and Hiroshi Kitano, and chamber music under Hiroko Ueda and Masatoshi Matsumoto.

Currently, she performs as a resident pianist at restaurants, lounges, and live music bars, while also working as an accompanist and instructor to the next generation of musicians.

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Hello,
My name is Maiko Takahashi, and I am an arrangement pianist.
Music has the power to multiply joy and happiness, and at times to awaken bittersweet memories.
Through my performances, I strive to gently and pleasantly touch the hearts of those who listen.
Thank you for your kind support.

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I began studying piano at the age of two and composition at fourteen.
I graduated from the Composition Department of the High School of Music at Kunitachi College of Music, and later completed the Composition Major in the Music Professional Course at Heisei College of Music.

Currently, in addition to composing, arranging, and orchestration work, I am active as a popular-music arrangement pianist, performing solo as well as collaborating with various instrumentalists and vocalists at social dining venues, cafés, hotel lounges, and wedding events.

Drawing on a strong foundation in classical music developed from an early age, I perform a wide range of genres—including standard jazz, pop, and Japanese popular songs—through my own original arrangements.

I also appear regularly as the keyboardist for the backing band on the Mie Television program Kirameki no Kasho Fugetsu.

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I strive to deliver performances that move and inspire audiences. Thank you for your support.

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Muto Yuki began studying piano at the age of three. From early childhood, she studied under Ms. Yasuko Nishimura and later advanced to Osaka University of Arts. During her university years, she refined her classical piano technique under Ms. Mayumi Yamada.

At the same time, she studied jazz piano with Professor Hideki Chika and Mr. Satoru Ajimine, and continues to deepen her exploration of jazz and improvisational performance.

In her third year of high school, she received the Overall Runner-Up Grand Prize at the light music competition Sneaker Ages. From her university years onward, she began performing actively, working as vocalist, composer, and keyboardist in the three-piece band Merkel Meriken. Through live house performances, self-produced events, and regular appearances at the music festival Biwako Jazz Higashiomi, she has gained extensive stage experience.

While attending university, she also formed the duo snowish with a highly regarded vocalist, engaging in original music production and performing at ticketed live shows with strong audience turnout.

In November 2024, she formed a jazz piano trio and is currently active with the goal of performing at jazz festivals, while producing original compositions. She has extensive experience providing piano and keyboard support for both band and solo projects, and is highly regarded for accompaniment in Japanese popular songs (from the Showa to Heisei eras) as well as Western music from the 1960s to the 1990s.

She is also deeply involved in composition and arrangement, having produced numerous original works. Notably, she has served as the arranger for songs by the artist Akimichi Yoru, handling full-scale arrangements.

Her performance style is highly versatile, ranging from expressive piano-forward playing to supportive backing that enhances vocals. With strengths in R&B, soul, jazz, pop, funk, and fusion, she is frequently praised by vocalists for providing performances that are “easy to sing with and offer a strong sense of security.”

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We are committed to making your event a memorable one with our live music. Thank you for the opportunity, and we look forward to working with you.

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He studied classical piano under Kazuko Hosoki and jazz piano under Tadao Tsujikawa and Hiroki Ishida.
He began his professional career at the age of 20.
Ranging from aggressive modern jazz to lyrical ballads, he performs a wide variety of styles with ease. His sincere and meticulous playing—reflecting his warm personality—has earned the trust of fellow musicians. He is currently active throughout the Kansai region.

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Even those unfamiliar with classical music are sure to find it soothing and enjoyable. I hope to share with you the unique beauty of classical music that can only be experienced through live performance. I also welcome requests, and will bring you the warmth of heartfelt piano music.

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I began studying piano at the age of three and entered the Kyoto Children’s Music School at eight. I graduated from Kyoto City Horikawa Senior High School of Music and later from the Piano Performance Course at Tokyo College of Music.

In 2005, I won the Gold Prize and the Kyoto Shimbun Award at the Kyoto Piano Competition, and was a finalist at the Japan Classical Music Competition National Finals. That same year, I appeared in the concert Young Musicians Soaring to the World – Prize Winners of the 23rd Competition, receiving the Kyoto Arts Festival Encouragement Award.

In 2006, I placed third at the All Japan Student Music Competition National Finals and performed in the prize winners’ concert. I was also awarded the Junior Cultural Award from the Mayor of Uji City. I have received numerous awards in competitions, and in 2007 participated in the Kyoto France Academy, along with various music seminars, while actively performing in concerts.

I have also appeared in concerts in the Czech Republic and Vienna. Currently, my activities focus on piano recitals, duet concerts, and salon concerts.