Don't worry! You'll improve while having fun!


Are you worried about these things?

  • I want to try playing the piano, but is it okay to do it my own way?
  • I like the piano, but it was diffi cult when I learned it before.
  • I want to know an eff ective practice method that suits me.
  • I was told that I'm not suited to the piano because my hands are small.
  • I don't have perfect pitch, so I can't copy other people's performances?
  • I'm not good at reading music / the rhythm is inconsistent.
  • Even when I read the music sheet and play it, it doesn't turn into a song.
  • I want to be able to improvise.
  • Scales? Chords? I think I know them, but maybe I don't have them firmly in my mind.
  • I want to participate in a jam session, but what should I be able to do...etc...

Don't worry! You'll improve while having fun!


Content of the lesson


Full private lessons!

From beginners to professional levels, experienced professionals will teach you carefully according to your level.


Frequently Asked Questions


Q. Is there a registration fee?

A. There is no registration fee

 

Q. Is there an annual fee?

A. There is none.

 

Q. Do I have to pay anything other than the lesson fee?

A. You will be responsible for the venue fee (facility usage fee) for the lesson.If you use an upright piano in a public music practice room

The fee starts from about ¥ 400 per hour.

If you use a grand piano in a soundproof studio

The fee starts from about ¥ 1,500 per hour.

 

Q. Where is the lesson venue?

A. It will be a public facility with a piano or a rental piano studio that we will arrange after asking you about your preferences. We can also provide lessons at your home. Additional transportation costs may be required.

Please ask for details.

 

Q. Isn't the lesson fee a monthly fee?

A. We charge a lesson fee per lesson so that you can use the lessons at your

own pace, only when you really want to learn.

 

Q. Is it okay to have lessons once a month or twice every three months?

A. Once we know the pace of your lessons, we will give you advice accordingly, so don't worry.

 

Q. Can I learn if I bring the sheet music of the song I want to play?

A. Yes. You are welcome to do so.

 

Q. I have a sound source of the pops I want to play, but I don't have the sheet music.

A. Please bring the sound source of the song. Let's analyze it and play it together.

 

Q. I'm not good at copying songs.

A. I want to play the song I admire. I will teach you the tricks to copy songs as quickly as possible.

 

Q. Can you teach me how to sing and play?

A. Yes. I will prepare songs that beginners can easily try.

 

Q. I want to try jazz piano, but I don't know where to start.

A. Don't worry. I am currently active as a jam session leader, and I will guide beginners to overcome any confusion and obstacles you may encounter.

 

Q. I play an instrument other than the piano, can you play with me?

A. Yes. That's not a problem, so please contact us.

Lecturer introduction


中村尚子(なかむら しょうこ)

 

自己のプロジェクト春犬バンド(はるいぬ ばんど)で1999年CDデビュー。今まで自己名義で6枚のCDアルバムをリリースし、楽曲はTV、ラジオのCMや番組でも使用されている。

Jazz界の重鎮で映画「平成狸合戦ぽんぽこ」の音楽プロデューサーでもある故 古澤良治郎(ds)とのデュオアルバムは氏の最後のCD作品となっている。

現在はライブ活動やジャムセッションリーダーを務める他、音楽番組のラジオパーソナリティもこなしている。

過去に東京都品川区幼保教育プロジェクトに参加していた経験を元にインターナショナルスクールでの教鞭や大人も子どもも楽しめるワークショップを行ったり音楽書の執筆を行っている。

 

この春、K★Ringsプロジェクトとして生まれながらの重度障がい者伊藤圭子さんの詞に谷川賢作と2人で曲を付けてCD「すきときらい」をリリース。

同バンドで7月15日にタワーホール船堀で行われた「出会ってくれてありがとう! 障がいの壁をなくすアートと音楽のフェスティバル」には満員札止めと好評を博す。

 

ピアノレッスンでは、「楽しむ」を第一に毎回笑顔で教室を出て行けるような楽しいレッスンを行っています。

 

著書:シンコーミュージックよりピアノ上級者対応アレンジ譜ピアノバラード集「Love Song & Balads」他同社よりクラシック、ボサノバのアレンジ譜を出版している。

 

中村尚子オフィシャルサイト

https://haruinumusic.wixsite.com/haruinumusic/home


Lesson Fee


40min ¥5,000-

60min ¥7,000-

90min ¥10,000-

 

※ Reservation system

Consumption tax and venue fee will be charged separately