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Nice to meet you! I'm Nozomi, a cello instructor. I'm originally from Mie Prefecture and honed my skills in the Czech Republic, Central Europe. I started violin at age 5 and switched to cello at age 9. I've always loved Studio Ghibli films, and when I heard the cello playing Ghibli music at age 9, I was captivated by its sound, thinking, "What an amazing sound!" Just as I began playing the cello because I wanted to perform Ghibli music, I hope to help others who share that same passion. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, let's enjoy playing the cello together! After graduating from Tokyo University of the Arts, I furthered my studies at the Prague Conservatory in the Czech Republic. Winner of the Mie Music Competition (Junior High, High School, and College/General Divisions). Recipient of the Okada Cultural Foundation Award. Third Prize at the 23rd Japan Classical Music Competition National Finals. Studied cello under Kaoru Kobayashi, Toshiaki Takagi, Fumiaki Kono, Masaharu Karita, and Michal Kanuka.

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My name is Hideaki Fujiwara, cellist. I graduated from the high school attached to Tokyo University of the Arts and am currently pursuing further studies at the University of the Arts Berlin. I feel that teaching a musical instrument is completely different and more interesting than playing it. As a student, I have been very fortunate to have had teachers who have taught me. The more I think back on them, the more I realize how much their teachings have become my blood and flesh, and how important lessons are to my progress on the instrument. This is why I am so interested in teaching and actively want to help others improve their cello playing. Stringed instruments are very delicate, and it is important to learn how to distribute the fine muscles, joints, and nerves. There are many little tricks and points to be aware of for this. If there is a technique you are not good at or something you are struggling with, I hope we can work together to solve the problem and tailor the lesson to your individual goals! Instructor Awards Viva Hall Cello Competition, 1st Prize Japan Music Competition, 2nd Prize Tokyo Music Competition, 2nd Prize Diploma, Marc Neukirchen International Instrumental Music Competition Diploma, Antonio Janigro International Cello Competition Tokyo University of the Arts, Doyukai Prize, Graduate School Acanthus Music Prize

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Reine Hirano started piano lessons at the age of three and cello at the age of nine. She specialized in aesthetics at the University of Tokyo, and was awarded the Master of Arts. She continued to study in Vienna under Gerhard Iberer (cellist of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra) and chamber music at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. She attended the Master Classes by Steven Isserlis and Anner Bylsma. She won the “Allegro Vivo” Prize, the Artis-Award, the Siemens-Award and the BEETHOVEN MEDAL. As a solo and chamber musician she performs in concert halls worldwide including the Konzerthaus in Vienna and the Suntory Hall in Tokyo. She has been invited to various festivals, and teaches at Master Classes. She released numerous CDs, and her book “100 Tastes of Classical Music” was published in Japan.

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Toho Gakuen Girls' High School Music Department (co-ed), Toho Gakuen School of Music, and Toho Gakuen School of Music. Toho Gakuen School of Music, and completed the Master's course at Toho Gakuen School of Music as a first-year student. Currently a commissioned musician at Toho Gakuen School of Music The 22nd Japan Classical Music Competition, String Section, High School Division, 4th Prize The 9th Yokohama International Music Competition, String Section, University Division, Honorable Mention The 69th All Japan Student Music Competition, University Division, Honorable Mention The 11th Cecilia International Music Competition, Chamber Music Division, 3rd Prize Selected, 19th Osaka International Music Competition, Ensemble Division Participated in the 35th - 37th Kusatsu International Music Academy Attended master classes given by the late Wolfgang Boettcher and Tamás Varga, and performed in concerts recommended by their teachers Studied cello under Hideki Kitamoto, chamber music under Futao Tokunaga, Keiko Mikami, Izumi Komoriya, the late Yoshiko Nakura, Shigeo Neriki, Hisaya Dobin, Nobuko Yamazaki, Keiko Urushihara, Kazuhide Isomura, Kazuoki Fujii, Seiko Ezawa, Yasuhiro Suzuki, Ken Wakabayashi, Akira Mizutani