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Keeping Lessons Focused
Ai’s Piano Lessons
Patient and Dedicated Piano Instructor
I want to help my students build a connection with music in a way that feels natural to them. Some students enjoy expressing emotions through their playing, while others are more motivated by mastering skills or overcoming challenges. I do my best to meet each student where they are, balancing technique, creativity, and patience to help them grow at their own pace. Teaching is a learning process for me too—I’m always exploring new ways to help students connect with music on a deeper level. My goal is to make piano lessons meaningful and enjoyable, no matter what each student’s journey looks like.
About Me
Born and raised in Japan, Ai moved to the United States at thirteen. She earned her Bachelor of Music and Master of Music in Piano Performance from Indiana University, Bloomington, where she also served as an assistant instructor during her Master’s program. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, which enhances her ability to teach piano and understand her students’ individual learning styles. Following her graduation, Ai studied privately for three years at Peabody Conservatory in Maryland.
Her teaching experience includes positions at NVCC in Annandale, Columbia Institute of Fine Arts in Falls Church, Jordan Kitts Music in Fairfax, and her own studios in Oakton and Fairfax. In addition to teaching, Ai has participated in master classes and competitions both nationally and internationally. She has performed with festival orchestras in Europe on four occasions and collaborated with a local orchestra in Taiwan. Her accolades include a recital prize at the French Embassy in Washington, D.C., and a Faure Special Mention at the IBLA Grand Prize in Sicily.
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