Private Music Lessons in Union City, NJ

I’m a professional jazz pianist, composer, and educator from Japan. I earned a Bachelor of Music degree at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, and a Master’s degree at Manhattan School of Music, where I learned music pedagogy as well as piano playing. Currently, I'm based in New York City, where I regularly perform at various music venues. I'm equally passionate about teaching as I am about performing. Seeing my students' progress is such a rewarding and fulfilling moment. I hope to share the joy of playing piano with you! (scroll down for piano performance) =How I work with students= I’ll have students set a clear goal first (to play Fly Me to the Moon in jazz piano style, to accompany a singer with chord playing, to compose an original piece, to perform Chopin’s Etude from memory, etc). I'll then identify the skills or knowledge required to achieve the main goal, evaluate the student's level and experience, and break the goal down into manageable steps. In every lesson, I'll lead you through each of these small steps, sharing effective practice techniques along the way. =Teaching Method= After almost three decades of piano playing, studying with masters, and doing extensive research on learning strategies, I’ve discovered some methods for piano practice that optimize learning efficiency and piano techniques that allow you to play effortlessly. Practice methods include well-known learning strategies such as spaced practice, retrieval practice, interleaving, and mental rehearsal, as well as additional methods passed down from masters. Students at all levels can benefit from those methods and the technique for effortless playing. =Topics I typically cover= •music theory •improvisation •ear training •piano technique •sight reading • jazz •classic •pop •harmony •chords •voicing Award-winning pianist, composer, and educator based on New York City. Offering solo, duo, or jazz piano trio performances. Music tailored for any occasion including weddings, cocktail hours, baby shower, private party, celebrations, corporate event, etc. I can play a diverse selection of music, from classical and jazz to pop, rock, Broadway, film scores, Disney classics, and holiday songs. I’m also happy to accommodate any special song requests! ********************* ********************* Bio- In 2014 he was awarded a scholarship both from TOMODACHI Suntory Music Scholarship Fund and Rotary Club Japan to attend Berklee College Of Music, where he studied with notable musicians including Joanne Brackeen, Darren Barrett, David Santoro, Terri Lyne Carrington, and Billy Kilson. While in school he was selected to perform at U.S.-Japan Council Annual Conference held in Tokyo, an event Caroline Kennedy, U.S. Ambassador to Japan and Sinzo Abe, Japanese former Prime Minister participated in. He recorded with Grammy award-winning trumpeter Darren Barrett for his project, But Beautiful “Time For Romance”, which was released in 2018. In 2022, he was chosen to perform with Manhattan School of Music Jazz Orchestra, conducted by Jack Walrath at Dizzy’s Club Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. In the same year he earned Master’s Degree in Jazz Studies from Manhattan School Of Music. He has toured throughout the US as well as Japan. Currently he is based in New York, where he has been actively performing in various venues in the city.

35 years of experience - Private and Professional Music Studio in Manhattan. You may think it's too hard.... but in fact it's simply about unlocking the music you already feel inside. I'm here to be patient and help! Unlocking the music most people already feel and hear inside of themselves... then being able to see them play with that inspiration on their own.

We are a group of classical musicians committed to building a vibrant, inclusive community of music lovers. We empower emerging artists, present classical music in creative and engaging ways, and connect people through meaningful performance and education. We offer lessons, concerts, collaborations, and outreach. We like to bend boundaries and think big, always rooted in excellence, integrity, and kindness.

Hi there! My name is Chris. I teach music to people just like you and I help people achieve their musical dreams! I teach how to play piano by ear by teaching the system that professional musicians use to learn songs quickly. You can be one of those people who hears a song on the radio once and then can sit down and play it instantly. It is not a magic trick. It is a system that you can learn. I teach the classical repertoire as well if that is what you want to focus on. I also teach singing and rapping lessons where I help my students improve their technique, build their confidence, and ultimately, learn how to build a career in music. I offer lessons in a variety of subjects. Your lessons will focus on what you want to learn! Whether it’s playing piano by ear, classical piano, jazz piano and improvisation, singing, rapping, music theory, music history, songwriting, beat production, studio recording, live performance, booking gigs, building a fan base, marketing your music, or building a full-time career in the music business. Whatever gets you excited about music, that is what we will focus on! Now, no matter where you live in the world, you can learn how to play the music you love from a professional New York City musician! These lessons are fun, safe, convenient, and for students of ALL AGES and ALL SKILL LEVELS! I have been a professional musician for over 30 years traveling the world playing music. I have been a music instructor for over 15 years now and I love helping people achieve their musical dreams! I am a Steinway Educational Partner and a member of the Piano Teachers Congress of New York. This is a mentorship as well as lessons so no matter what level you are at, we will set clear goals and work on getting there together. These are either online lessons for anyone in the world or in-studio lessons for students in the New York area. In-studio lessons take place at my studio in the Upper East Side of Manhattan. I can’t wait to learn more about you and see how I can help! My studio hours are Monday-Thursday (8 am-10 pm), Saturdays (8 am-5 pm).