Tomomi Sato
pianist | educator
pianist.
Japanese pianist Tomomi Sato enjoys a diverse performing career as a solo and collaborative artist. A prizewinner of 2013 Seattle International Piano Competition, she has performed as a soloist with orchestras such as Los Angeles Bach Festival Orchestra, The Orchestra San Antonio, Bellflower Symphony Orchestra, and Concerto Chamber Orchestra. As a solo and collaborative recitalist, she has taken stages throughout the United States, Mexico, Europe and Asia.
Tomomi is critically acclaimed for her wide range of repertoire knowledge and genre-crossing versatility on the keyboard.
educator.
As an educator, Tomomi is deeply passionate about accessibility and cultural relevance of music education, continuously seeking for innovative and motivating pedagogical approaches.
Tomomi’s pedagogical specialty lies in the art of ensemble playing and coaching, and is currently a faculty member of Oklahoma State University as Teaching Assistant Professor of Collaborative Piano. She also serves as artist-faculty at Classical Music Institute, an educational program that serves underprivileged neighborhoods in the San Antonio, TX, area during the summer.
Her mission as an educator is to provide a sense of safety and trust for young musicians’ personal and musical growth, as music is an artform where one has to delve deeply into personal vulnerability and emotions.
Tomomi is currently accepting new students for in-person and online lessons. She is also available for coaching sessions. Please don’t hesitate to inquire about lesson and coaching packages offered.
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“Nothing right can be accomplished in art without enthusiasm.”
