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 6–Dec 13 (14 classes; walk-in: Nov 22, Dec 20, Dec 27)
• Fri | 3–7:30pm | Ages 4 & above | ¥5,500 (30 minutes)
  
  
• Sep 7–Dec 14 (14 classes; walk-in: Nov 23, Dec 28)
• Sat | 12–3:20pm | Ages 4 & above | ¥5,500 (30 minutes)
  
  
• Sep 8–Dec 15 (13 classes; no class: Nov 17; walk-in: Nov 24, Dec 29)
• Sun | 10am–3:10pm | Ages 4 & above | ¥5,500 (30 minutes)
     

Winter Term

• Jan 10–Mar 14 (9 classes; walk-in: Feb 14)
• Fri | 3–7:30pm | Ages 4 & above | ¥5,500 (30 minutes)
  
  
• Jan 11–Mar 15 (8 classes; walk-In: Feb 8, Feb 15)
• Sat | 12–3:20pm | Ages 4 & above | ¥5,500 (30 minutes)
  
  
• Jan 12–Mar 16 (8 classes; walk-in: Feb 9, Feb 16)
• Sun | 10am–3:10pm | Ages 4 & above | ¥5,500 (30 minutes)

Spring Term

• Apr 11–Jun 6 (8 classes; walk-in: Mar 21, Mar 28, Apr 4, May 2)
• Fri | 3–7:30pm | Ages 4 & above | ¥5,500 (30 minutes)
  
  
• Apr 12–Jun 7 (7 classes; no class: Apr 26; walk-in: Mar 22, Mar 29, Apr 5, May 3)
• Sat | 12–3:20pm | Ages 4 & above | ¥5,500 (30 minutes)
  
  
• Apr 13–Jun 8 (8 classes; walk-in: May 4, Mar 23, Mar 30, Apr 6)
• Sun | 10am–3:10pm | Ages 4 & above | ¥5,500 (30 minutes)

Lesson Times

Friday

• 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

• 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 insructors

• Rieko Okita
• Aiko Takai