Makiko Hirata, Author at "Dr. Pianist" Makiko Hirata DMA

Looking forward to Saturday’s Concert; “Beauty (美）is Universal”

The etymology of the word “concert” is French concerter: to unite to cause to agree, from the 16th century, and in the 17th century, Italian word concertare to harmonize. This Saturday, we will be concertizing. https://asiasociety.org/texas/events/performing-asia-beauty-mei-universal-matima MATIMA, a classical ensemble of two musical doctors (clarinettist Maiko Sasaki and myself, pianist Makiko Hirata) will present “Beauty (美）is Universal” at […]

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My goals and what I need to achieve them.

My musical mission / Makiko Hirata

In my twenties, I decided on my life’s goal. To improve as an artist and a human being through my daily practice of music, every day until my last. I decided that I needed three things to accomplish this goal. A community to which I can contribute, and from which I can learn and be

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The importance of exercise.

Uncategorized / Makiko Hirata

I went indoor rock climbing yesterday. Today, I hiked: Over 19000 steps and elevation of 100 floors. I came home with a lot of energy, exhaustion and not desire to practice. I took care of a lot of chores I usually procrastinate on: emails, taking care of businesses like insurance, organizations, etc. I waited until

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Writing a Book on Stage Fright

Writing a book / Makiko Hirata

So, in the midst of my practising, and uploading my daily 100-day Practice Challenge videos, and tidying up the details for my Feb. 3 concert coming up at the Asia Society Texas Center, writing tons of emails, and going to concerts, and networking, and thinking about my future, and sometimes getting nervous, I am writing

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Event Announcement! Help us Spread the Good Will!

Business of music / Makiko Hirata

Paganini apparently passed out flyers in disguise for his own concerts. During the intermission, he sold tickets at the box office during the intermission (but, at a discount).[1] Liszt had his friends and admirers write published reviews to combat his critics and enemies. That’s what they did to make sure that their concerts were successful ventures.

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