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音楽と心の調和を追求するピアニスト、作曲家、アレンジャー、鍵盤ハーモニカ奏者、ヨガピアニスト、ポッドキャスター、ライフコーチ、ボディーコンシャスネス講師として、多岐にわたる活動を展開するアーティスト。
4歳からピアノを始め、クラシック大会で入賞した経験がある。大学と大学院では国際関係（教育）を学び、インドなどアジア各国を一人旅し自分で体験する大切さを知る。大学院時代に偶然の出会いからブラジルに魅了され、企業で働きながらサンバダンサーとしても活動していた。
自分らしい人生を探求したいとの思いで退職。その後、単身でニューヨーク、キューバ、ブラジルに滞在。キューバでは国立舞踊団に入団し踊りとパーカッションを学び、ブラジルではブラジル音楽を独学で学んだ。帰国後はブラジル音楽ユニット「Duo Brasil」を結成し、横浜モーションブルーや都内の6つ星ホテル、表参道でのプロジェクトでの演奏およびプロデュースなど多岐にわたる音楽活動を行った。
2011年、更なる音楽的向上を目指し、再度単身ブラジルへ。巨匠たちとの出会い、交流、ジャムセッション（飛入り）を通じて実力を認められ始め、数々のプロジェクトで活躍。
2017年には初のリーダーアルバムを制作。ブラジル国内でその年に発売された全CDのベスト５０アルバムに選ばれ（日本人初）たり、ミュージシャンの登竜門、SESC Instrumentalでの演奏をスタンディングオーベンションにて成功させるなど、国内外での活動を精力的に行う。
2018年、ドクターストップを受け一旦ピアノ演奏を中断。それをきっかけに心身の使い方を学ぶ為アレクサンダーテクニック、ヨガ、瞑想、自己啓発にも興味を広げつつ、音楽活動もしながら、音楽家のためのボディーコンシャスネス講師として資格も取得。
2020年、新型コロナ禍で愛猫と共にトルコへ移住。自身のトラウマ治療にも本格的に取り組み、内面の深層を探求。
2023年、乳がんの診断を受け、治療のために帰国。抗がん剤治療、左胸とリンパ節の全摘手術、放射線治療を受ける。副作用が辛い中リハビリを行うが、2024年にはピアニストにとって重要な左手のリンパ浮腫と診断され、ピアニストでは例がないLVA手術を決断。
現在は圧迫治療や経過治療を続けながら、作曲活動やポッドキャストを通じて自分の経験を発信している。演奏活動への復帰も計画しており、音楽を通じて人々が結びつき、心の平穏やインスピレーションを届けられるよう、これからも新しい挑戦を楽しみながら、共に成長していける方々との出会いを大切にしている。
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Pianist, composer, arranger, keyboard harmonica player, yoga pianist, podcaster, life coach, and body consciousness instructor who pursues the harmony of music and the heart through a wide range of artistic activities.
Started playing the piano at the age of four and has won awards in classical music competitions. Studied international relations (education) at university and graduate school while traveling solo through Asian countries like India, discovering the importance of firsthand experiences. During graduate school, she was captivated by Brazil through a chance encounter and pursued samba dancing while working for a company.
In search of a life true to herself, she left her job and subsequently lived solo in New York, Cuba, and Brazil. In Cuba, she joined the National Dance Company and learned dance and percussion, while in Brazil, she taught herself Brazilian music. After returning to Japan, she co-founded the Brazilian music unit “Duo Brasil,” performing and producing a variety of music projects, including performances at Yokohama Motion Blue, six-star hotels in Tokyo, and projects in Omotesando.
In 2011, she returned to Brazil solo to further improve her musical skills. Through encounters with maestros, exchanges, and jam sessions (often uninvited), she began to be recognized for her talent and became actively involved in various projects.
In 2017, she produced her first leader album, which was selected as one of the top 50 albums released in Brazil that year (the first for a Japanese artist). She also successfully performed at SESC Instrumental, a prestigious stage for musicians, receiving a standing ovation, and actively pursued both domestic and international activities.
In 2018, due to a doctor’s orders, she temporarily stopped performing the piano. This led her to broaden her interests in learning how to use the mind and body, studying the Alexander Technique, yoga, meditation, and self-development. Alongside resuming her musical career, she also earned certification as a body consciousness instructor for musicians.
In 2020, she moved to Turkey with her beloved cat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also began to deeply engage in trauma therapy and explore her inner self.
In 2023, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and returned to Japan for treatment. She underwent chemotherapy, a mastectomy of the left breast and lymph nodes, and radiation therapy. Despite the difficult side effects, she underwent rehabilitation, and in 2024, she was diagnosed with lymphedema in her left hand, crucial for a pianist, leading her to decide to undergo LVA surgery, a rare procedure for pianists.
Currently, while continuing compression therapy and ongoing treatment, she is sharing her experiences through composing and podcasting. She is also planning her return to performing and aims to bring people together through music, offering peace of mind and inspiration. She values meeting those who will join her on this journey of new challenges and mutual growth.
Pianist, composer, arranger, keyboard harmonica player, yoga pianist, podcaster, life coach, and certified body consciousness instructor – a multifaceted artist.
Began playing the piano at the age of 4, with experiences of winning awards in classical competitions. Traveled solo across various Asian countries while studying international relations (education) at university and graduate school. Fascinated by Brazil since a serendipitous encounter during graduate school, I worked for a company while energetically pursuing activities as a samba dancer.
After retiring, spent time alone in New York, Cuba, and Brazil. Joined the National Dance Company in Cuba and self-taught Brazilian music in Brazil. Upon returning home, co-founded the Brazilian music unit "Duo Brasil" and engaged in a wide range of activities, including live performances at Yokohama Motion Blue and playing at 6-star hotels.
In 2011, returned solo to Brazil for further musical improvement. Recognized for talent through encounters with maestros and jam sessions, actively participated in numerous projects.
In 2017, produced the first leader album. Selected as one of the top 50 albums released in Brazil that year (the first for a Japanese artist), and successfully performed at the esteemed SESC Instrumental, receiving a standing ovation.
In 2018, paused piano performances due to a doctor's stop. Explored Alexander Technique, yoga, meditation, and self-improvement while resuming music activities (subsequently obtained certification as a Body Consciousness instructor after three years of Alexander Technique training).
In 2020, relocated to Turkey with beloved cat amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Delved into trauma therapy and inner exploration.
In 2023, diagnosed with breast cancer and returned home for treatment. Underwent chemotherapy, mastectomy of the left breast and lymph nodes, and radiation therapy. Despite challenging side effects, underwent rehabilitation. In 2024, diagnosed with lymphedema in the left hand, critical for a pianist, and opted for LVA surgery.
Currently, alongside compression therapy and breast cancer follow-up treatments, joyfully engages in composing music and podcasting.
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Uma pianista, compositora, arranjadora, tocadora de escaleta, pianista de ioga, podcaster, coach de vida e instrutora de consciência corporal que busca a harmonia entre a música e o coração através de uma ampla gama de atividades artísticas.
Começou a tocar piano aos quatro anos e venceu competições de música clássica. Estudou relações internacionais (educação) na universidade e na pós-graduação, enquanto viajava sozinha por países da Ásia, como a Índia, descobrindo a importância de vivenciar as coisas por si mesma. Durante a pós-graduação, foi cativada pelo Brasil por meio de um encontro fortuito e passou a atuar como dançarina de samba enquanto trabalhava em uma empresa.
Buscando viver uma vida autêntica, deixou o emprego e, posteriormente, viveu sozinha em Nova York, Cuba e Brasil. Em Cuba, ingressou na Companhia Nacional de Dança, onde aprendeu dança e percussão, e no Brasil, estudou música brasileira de forma autodidata. Ao retornar ao Japão, cofundou a unidade de música brasileira “Duo Brasil”, realizando apresentações e produções em diversos projetos musicais, incluindo performances no Yokohama Motion Blue, hotéis seis estrelas em Tóquio e projetos em Omotesando.
Em 2011, retornou ao Brasil sozinha para aprimorar ainda mais suas habilidades musicais. Por meio de encontros com mestres, trocas e jam sessions (muitas vezes espontâneas), começou a ser reconhecida por seu talento e passou a participar ativamente em diversos projetos.
Em 2017, produziu seu primeiro álbum solo, que foi selecionado como um dos 50 melhores álbuns lançados no Brasil naquele ano (primeiro para um artista japonês). Também se apresentou com sucesso no SESC Instrumental, um palco de prestígio para músicos, recebendo uma ovação de pé, e passou a realizar atividades tanto no Brasil quanto no exterior.
Em 2018, por recomendação médica, interrompeu temporariamente suas apresentações ao piano. Isso a levou a ampliar seus interesses em aprender sobre o uso da mente e do corpo, estudando a Técnica Alexander, ioga, meditação e desenvolvimento pessoal. Além de retomar sua carreira musical, também obteve certificação como instrutora de consciência corporal para músicos.
Em 2020, mudou-se para a Turquia com seu amado gato durante a pandemia de COVID-19. Ela também começou a se engajar profundamente em terapias de trauma e a explorar seu eu interior.
Em 2023, foi diagnosticada com câncer de mama e retornou ao Japão para tratamento. Passou por quimioterapia, mastectomia da mama esquerda e dos linfonodos, e radioterapia. Apesar dos efeitos colaterais difíceis, fez reabilitação e, em 2024, foi diagnosticada com linfedema na mão esquerda, crucial para uma pianista, o que a levou a decidir fazer uma cirurgia LVA, um procedimento raro para pianistas.
Atualmente, enquanto continua com a terapia de compressão e os tratamentos de acompanhamento, está compartilhando suas experiências através de composições e podcasts. Também está planejando seu retorno às apresentações e busca reunir pessoas através da música, trazendo paz de espírito e inspiração. Ela valoriza conhecer aqueles que se juntarão a ela nesta jornada de novos desafios e crescimento mútuo.