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Hi, I’m Yuko Ohzu, a dedicated and passionate music educator and performer with 35 years of experience. I teach and perform across genres, from classical piano training in Japan to contemporary jazz in New York, and I strive to inspire students to explore their creativity and express themselves through music. Beyond teaching, I’ve performed as a solo jazz pianist, Brazilian percussionist, and opera/broadway accompanist, and I compose and record jingles for commercial projects. I love developing engaging lesson plans, coordinating school performances, and collaborating on diverse art projects, including online performances and cross-cultural collaborations.…Hi, I’m Yuko Ohzu, a dedicated and passionate music educator and performer with 35 years of experience. I teach and perform across genres, from classical piano training in Japan to contemporary jazz in New York, and I strive to inspire students to explore their creativity and express themselves through music. Beyond teaching, I’ve performed as a solo jazz pianist, Brazilian percussionist, and opera/broadway accompanist, and I compose and record jingles for commercial projects. I love developing engaging lesson plans, coordinating school performances, and collaborating on diverse art projects, including online performances and cross-cultural collaborations.

Yuko Ohzu

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Hi, I’m Yuko Ohzu, a dedicated and passionate music educator and performer with 35 years of experience. I teach and perform across genres, from classical piano training in Japan to contemporary jazz in New York, and I strive to inspire students to explore their creativity and express themselves through music. Beyond teaching, I’ve performed as a solo jazz pianist, Brazilian percussionist, and opera/broadway accompanist, and I compose and record jingles for commercial projects. I love developing engaging lesson plans, coordinating school performances, and collaborating on diverse art projects, including online performances and cross-cultural collaborations.…Hi, I’m Yuko Ohzu, a dedicated and passionate music educator and performer with 35 years of experience. I teach and perform across genres, from classical piano training in Japan to contemporary jazz in New York, and I strive to inspire students to explore their creativity and express themselves through music. Beyond teaching, I’ve performed as a solo jazz pianist, Brazilian percussionist, and opera/broadway accompanist, and I compose and record jingles for commercial projects. I love developing engaging lesson plans, coordinating school performances, and collaborating on diverse art projects, including online performances and cross-cultural collaborations.

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Hi, I’m Yuko Ohzu, a dedicated and passionate music educator and performer with 35 years of experience. I teach and perform across genres, from classical piano training in Japan to contemporary jazz in New York, and I strive to inspire students to explore their creativity and express themselves through music.

Beyond teaching, I’ve performed as a solo jazz pianist, Brazilian percussionist, and opera/broadway accompanist, and I compose and record jingles for commercial projects. I love developing engaging lesson plans, coordinating school performances, and collaborating on diverse art projects, including online performances and cross-cultural collaborations.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

Japanese

Advanced

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Music Teacher at Yamaha school

January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1984

Taught how to perform YAMAHA Electone to adults who were new to the instrument.

Private Music Instructor at Self-employed

January 1, 1994 - Present

Provided one-on-one music instruction for students of various ages and skill levels. Customized lesson plans to meet individual student needs and goals. Prepared students for auditions and recitals.

Music Teacher at Harlem School of Music

December 31, 2021 - Present

Teaching piano at Opus 118 Harlem school of music from 5 years old to adults. Developed and implemented lesson plans and educational materials. Organized and directed school music performances.