Find your own expression and build solid foundation with Dr. Tomoko
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About Tomoko O.
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Band leader/pianist/vocalist/composer/arranger
Sep, 2013 - PresentTomoko O.
As a band leader, Tomoko has been leading her band to perform in various jazz clubs and venues such as The Beat Brasserie, Ryles Jazz Club, Lilypad, and Outpost 186 since 2013. Her premier album "Gentian" that feature poems of Emily Dickinson and instrumental pieces that have elements of impressionism and neo-classical was released in 2015, currently available on iTunes, Amazon.com and spotify. Tomoko has also been participating many recording projects as a pianist and vocalist. As a pianist, she has recorded with Gaia Wilmer's group on Jazz Revelation Records in 2015, and also recorded a disney song for a music application by Sonotation. As a singer, she has collaborated and recorded her original composition as well as pop songs for Music Production and Engineering projects at Berklee College of Music.
Assistant music teacher
Sep, 2015 - Jun, 2017Saint Peter School Cambridge
I have been working as an assistant music teacher for 5th and 7th grade students in Cambridge. For 5th grade, we learn music instruments and songs in each period, and play games using songs from that period. For 7th grade, I teach ukulele and basic music theory as well as directing choir.
Piano Accompanist
May, 2014 - Jul, 2017Boston Conservatory, Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre, Dance Complex
Provide piano accompaniment for ballet class by spontaneously choosing repertoire from classical, ragtime, jazz and latin music.
Music Tutor
Sep, 2011 - May, 2014Berklee College of Music
One-on-one tutoring session in all core music subjects in Berklee (music theory, ear training, and counterpoint) I have helped over 100 students for their harmony or ear training class work, and helped them gain confidence and success. I give them examples to help them understand the concept, and simple exercises to improve their skills. I have worked with students with learning difficulties and special needs.
Private piano teacher
Sep, 2011 - PresentSelf-employed
I have been offering piano, composition, arranging, theory and ear training lessons to students at all ages since 2011. For small children, I mainly focus on having fun in my lessons by singing, clapping hands and using card games to learn notes. For intermediate level students, I give them simple and effective exercises that they can do in a short amount of time to improve their skills. For advanced level students, I first discuss about their goals and interest, and then design our lessons accordingly to achieve their success.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts and Political Science
Apr, 2002 - Mar, 2007International Christian University
PhD in Integrated Composition, Improvisation and Technology
Sep, 2017 - Dec, 2021UC Irvine
Master's Degree in Modern American Music
Sep, 2015 - May, 2017Longy School of Music
Diploma in Professional Music (focus in Jazz Composition and Performance)
Jan, 2011 - May, 2014Berklee College of Music
Certifications
Grade 8 Piano with distinction
Sep, 1998The Associated Board of The Royal Schools of Music
Diploma in Professional Music
May, 2014Berklee College of Music
with a focus in Jazz Composition and Piano Performance
Awards
2021-2022 Ran Blake Foundation "Earobic" Award
Apr, 2022Ran Blake Foundation
Languages
Japanese
Native Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
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