Nikkan San‘s column “Los Angeles’ Face” featured me for its 77th interview on Sat, Jan 19, 2019. Usually a one-page column, the editor allotted two pages for me: Page 1 on my general background in promoting music as a healing agent, and page 2 about my book regarding stage fright. MAKIKO HIRATA, pianist/writer: “The […]
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I am a pianist. I am a Japanese female professional pianist who likes to think about things. Like the fact that not so long ago “Japanese pianist” and “female professional” were oxymorons. Like how my grandparents during World War II could probably not have imagined that their granddaughter would go to the States in her
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In my last blog entry, I asked my readers to vote on one recital program out of the choice of three. It is one of my new attempts at audience participation. I would like the classical music to be more participatory and less presentational. I copy-pasted the link to the blog on my Facebook fan
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The choice of repertoire and their order for a concert program is an art in itself. It’s like deciding on dishes and their ingredients for an elaborate course dinner. The compatibility of each dish with the dish that comes right before and right after. The variety and balance of the sensual experience each dish offers.
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Improve your communication, teamwork, and leadership skills with enjoyable music! Designed and led by Doctor Pianist, an international concert pianist with a doctorate in music, this workshop will demonstrate how to incorporate music in our lives and at our workplace to: Â Be more effective in our communication, Enhance team spirit and achieve better teamwork,
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