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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.

Artist Biography

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.

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I perform piano music centered on classical repertoire, weaving in improvisations inspired by the four seasons, as well as arrangements of children’s songs and film music. Music is a wonderful tool that can cast a kind of magic over any space. Nothing would make me happier than to add a beautiful touch of color to your memories.

Artist Biography

Graduated from the Piano Department of the Faculty of Music, Arts and Culture Course at Hokkaido University of Education, Sapporo. Former music teacher at Hokkaido Furano High School.

After relocating to Kyoto, I began regularly hosting narrated classical concerts under the concept of “Classical Music Cherished by the Local Community.” Beloved by local audiences, these concerts have been featured in Kyoto regional newspapers, on Kansai TV’s Yo-i Don, and on Kyotopi, and have continued for 10 years to date.

Following my work as a bridal and party pianist—celebrating over 250 couples annually across the Kansai region—I now serve as a music instructor at day service centers under the Kyoto City Council of Social Welfare.

With the aim of reviving the “sing-along” culture lost during the pandemic, I hold Mai-sensei’s Sing-Along Class at various locations throughout Kyoto City, covering genres from classical to pop and film music.