Piano: Mana Totsuka

Students establish a strong rhythmic foundation and solid reading skills while developing their musicality and ability to express themselves through music.

What will the students learn in this class?
Beginners learn the fundamentals of the piano through listening, singing and playing. Advanced students build on their foundations by playing pieces from different periods and discussing those compositions. Music is adjusted according to students’ age, experience and needs. Those interested in taking exams or performing in competitions will also learn about mental preparation.

What are the benefits of this class?
Students will improve coordination, concentration and discipline through regular practice of different rhythms, melodies and harmonies. Individual students can set and readjust their own goals in these one-on-one classes.

Who will teach this class?
Mana Totsuka holds degrees from San Francisco Conservatory of Music. She has performed and taught throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.

Details

Fall Term

• Sep 5–Dec 12 (14 classes; optional class: Nov 28, walk-in class: Dec 19, Dec 26)
• Fri | 2:30–7:30pm | Ages 4 & above | ¥5,500 (30 minutes)

• Sep 6–Dec 13 (13 classes; optional class: Nov 22, Nov 29, walk-in class: Dec 20, Dec 27)
• Sat | 11:30am–3:20pm | Ages 4 & above | ¥5,500 (30 minutes)

• Sep 8–Dec 15 (13 classes; optional class: Nov 23, Nov 30, walk-in Dec 14, Dec 28)
• Sun | 10am–3:10pm | Ages 4 & above | ¥5,500 (30 minutes)
     

Winter Term

• Jan 3–Mar 13 (9 classes; optional class: Feb 13, walk-in class: Mar 20, Mar 27, Apr 3)
• Fri | 2:30–7:30pm | Ages 4 & above | ¥5,500 (30 minutes)

• Jan 10–Mar 14 (9 classes; optional class: Feb 14, walk-in Mar 21, Mar 28, Apr 4)
• Sat | 11:30am–3:20pm | Ages 4 & above | ¥5,500 (30 minutes)

• Jan 11–Mar 15 (8 classes; optional class: Feb 15, walk-in: Mar 22, Mar 29, April 5)
• Sun | 10am–3:10pm | Ages 4 & above | ¥5,500 (30 minutes)

Spring Term

• Apr 10–Jun 6 (8 classes; optional class: May 1)
• Fri | 2:30–7:30pm | Ages 4 & above | ¥5,500 (30 minutes)

• Apr 11–Jun 6 (8 classes; optional class: May 2)
• Sat | 11:30am–3:20pm | Ages 4 & above | ¥5,500 (30 minutes)

• Apr 12–Jun 7 (8 classes; optional class: May 3)
• Sun | 10am–3:10pm | Ages 4 & above | ¥5,500 (30 minutes)

Lesson Times

Friday

• 2:30–3pm
• 3–3:30pm
• 3:30–4pm
• 4:10–4:40pm
• 4:40–5:10pm
• 5:20–5:50pm
• 5:50–6:20pm
• 6:30–7pm
• 7–7:30pm

Saturday

• 11:30am–12:30pm
• 12–12:30pm
• 12:30–1pm
• 1:10–1:40pm
• 1:40–2:10pm
• 2:20–2:50pm
• 2:50-3:20pm

Sunday

• 10–10:30am
• 10:30–11am
• 11:10–11:40am
• 11:40–12:10pm
• 1–1:30pm
• 1:30–2pm
• 2:10–2:40pm
• 2:40–3:10pm

Other instructors

• Rieko Okita
• Aiko Takai