Misaki Hori

Hi, my name is Misaki. I am incredibly excited to reopen my home piano studio after having my baby boy who is now 9 months old. I have an extensive background as a piano performer, and I am also an experienced educator in both home, classroom, and other school settings.

My qualifications include a degree in Piano Performance (1st class honours) through the University of Queensland.
Following are some of my performance highlights:

• Guest performer at the Tyalgum Music Festival
• Winner of the 4MBS Chamber Music Prize Competition
• Cecchetti ballet pianist
• Piano accompanist at the University of Queensland, Australian Girls' Choir, AMEB examinations and more

In addition to being an extensive performer, I have been a private piano teacher in state and private schools since 2005. I advocate a warm and friendly teaching style that foster individuality, creativity and a love for music where students learn to play the piano through note reading, sound imitation, and improvisation. My background as a classroom teacher and solid understanding of teaching and learning makes my lessons structured and goal orientated. I enjoy assisting students make goals that are tangible and achievable, to make each lesson worthwhile.

I am also:

• Thoroughly experienced with preparing and submitting students into AMEB examinations.
• Able to teach in English and Japanese.

Please don't hesitate to contact me to discuss what your/your child's piano journey could look like!

Happy to travel within Salisbury.