Feature
Completely Customized Curriculum
The lessons are curated just for you
based on your learning style.
Why settle with mass produced content?
Therapeutic & No Torture!
It is a widely known misconception
that one must suffer to learn the most.
Let's have fun instead.
No "Dumbing-Down"
Playing piano is not about
just "pressing the right keys".
No matter how young, how old or what your level is,
we've got to aim for beautiful tones.
Let's learn the real things.
Interdisciplinary Approach
You receive the benefit of
multiple teaching methods...
Suzuki, Montessori, Yamaha, Waldorf, Russian Method, Solfege, to name a few.
Yes, we use a little bit of everything, including apps.
Coming Soon
About Instructor
Creating Tailor-made Lessons for You
Quick Reference for Busy Bees
Registered instructor for a nationwide
private lesson agency
Classically trained in Japan
since 6-year old (Details below)
Fluent in:
Classical/Improvisation/(Lounge)Jazz/Hymn Accompany
Teaching experience includes:
music/art/Japanese instructor
at Montessori and Waldorf schools
and corporate seminars
Played at:
Private Events, Celebrities' Parties, Church Functions,
Restaurants, Nursing Homes, and Clinics
Salon Pianist
Creative Pedagogy Researcher
Salon Pianist
"If there are 50 people, there should be 50 different styles of learning.
Why settle with mass produced content?"
More About Maya
Reading for Bookworms
With her unique background, Maya Mikimoto has a specialty in various piano-teaching methods for all ages. Her background includes psychology, human science and visual arts as well as piano and drums.
From an early age in Tokyo, she was classically trained in both art (under Keiko Negishi), and in piano (under Hiroko Kobayashi, who was under tutelage of Dr. Ruth Slenczynska). She also had exposures to Dr. Kenji Kobayashi. (The former concert masters at Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra). As he was one of the first disciples of Dr. Suzuki (of Suzuki Method), Maya was naturally drawn into different teaching styles of music and arts over the years.
She graduated from Waseda University, one of the most prestigious private schools in Japan, with a thesis on brain research, which correlates to the learning and the growth of humans in all developmental stages.
“If there are 50 people, there should be 50 different learning styles. Why settle with mass produced contents?” She incorporates her experiences in teaching art at Montessori and Waldorf schools as well, and creates customized contents for each student.
Over 25+ years in the US, the range of the subjects that she teaches has expanded, and now includes design and home organization such as KonMari method. However, her passion always remains as “sharing the joy of living.” It also reflects to her piano-performing style, which is fun and relaxed. Her salon concerts have attracted both beginners and experienced instrument players in different genres.
In order to further polish up her skills and pedagogy, she is always taking lessons from professionals such as Rina Akaboshi, a concert pianist in Germany and in Japan and Maria Veldes, an opera singer in the U.S.
You can see her playing at Sunday services at the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta. Also serving as a member of JSAC* Advisory Council. (*Lonnie Johnson STEM Activity Center).
Fees
Once or Twice a Week
45 min,
50 min,
or 60 min
Toddlers/Theory Lessons available, too.
Includes audio/visual supportive materials, two recitals a year, and
catch-up mini lessons online.
Typically between $54 and $72 per lesson, depending on the age/level/frequency.
(Travel time and gas fee may apply.)
What Others are Saying
"Piano lessons with her are such a rich experience for our family. All at once, our son is hearing stories to help him with note familiarity, he's using fine motor skills to hit the keys, and learning pre-reading skills to take what's on the page and translate it to the keys and there's also tempo and volume awareness.
Maya weaves this all in masterfully and
motivates children so well."
"Each week her lessons are engaging, fun, and effective. They leave our 6 year old son wanting to learn more and practice on his own when she leaves. Her written notes and videos help prepare me as his mom to support him in his homework each week.
She is helping to build a love of music and piano in my son. We are grateful for her!"
"Maya has been a wonderful teacher for me as I am working to return to the piano as an adult. Now that my children are grown I have more time for practice and focused attention to the piano.
Maya has helped me look at my technique with a new perspective and has great ideas for new music and strategies for building on the foundation that I bring to the piano.
I have been amazed that virtual lessons work very well in addition to in person lessons. I am excited to continue my work with Maya!"
--- Dr. Lisa Boswell
"Our son started reading music before learning to read letters!"
Free Consultation
If you don't own a piano/keyboard yet,
we will assist you in selecting
the right one according to your
desired achievement level.
Everyone has a unique set of musical background and wishes.
We will discover your own goal, wishes, and learning style.
Questions?
Please text "I saw your website."
I'll call you back ASAP.
678-637-7538
