Utako
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- Hourly rate £40
- Response Time 13h
- Number of students 50+
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1st lesson free!
Berklee college of music alumni from Japan offering piano, voice and songwriting lessons in London!
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- London
- By webcam
Ambassador
We host the best tutors. Quality of their profile, experience in their field. Utako will be happy to arrange your first Singing lesson.
About the lesson
I base my classes on both educational and fun approach for students of all ages tailoring the materials and lessons towards their individual needs and goals. The age range of students that I've taught is 3 - 70-year old.
subjects
- Singing
- Piano
- Music reading
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Musical keyboard
languages
- English
- Japanese
levels
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Kids
About Utako
I am a Berklee College of Music alumni with Cum Laude professional diploma.
The first and only Japanese composer who received multiple awards at John Lennon Songwriting Contest.
I have taught over 90 students at music schools and private teaching.
Review
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5 (15 reviews)
Vanda
Perfect! Very encouraging and knowledgable
Vanda
Perfect! I am a first-time singer and was quite nervous going into the lesson.
I had a great first experience with Utako. She was timely, really easy to talk to and very informative about techniques and training.
Everything was explained very clearly and to my satisfaction.
I will be booking follow-up lessons.
Thank you, Utako.
Utako's response
- Utako's response : Sanu is a very focused and humble person.
He listened to my explanation carefully and asked me some excellent questions.
I'm happy to be his part of the music journey and looking forward to working with him!
Perfect! Utako is very patient and caring. My daughters enjoyed her lesson.
Utako's response
- Utako's response : They are both focused, wonderful students!
Let's start working on fingering number and the rhythm. Looking forward to being a part of their growth!
Perfect! My first lesson with Utako was wonderful. She is kind, fun and very encouraging. I recommend her 100%! Hope to see you again soon! Delphine
Utako's response
- Utako's response : Can't believe she self-taught to that level! Amazing discipline and can't wait to start the lesson. :)
Perfect! very friendly and enthusiastic !
Perfect! Utako is very knowledgeable and clearly has a love for songwriting- thank you for the session!
Utako's response
- Utako's response : Rebecca has a nice texture in her voice as well as a good ear to adjust to the keys. We will be working on the skill to hit the right note immediately. For Songwriting, we will be working on figuring out the key of the song and learn how to develop the emotion through harmonies.
Nika
Perfect! a very good teacher
Nika
Perfect! My daughter really enjoyed her lessons with Utako and made good progress on her piano pieces.
Perfect! Utako is an excellent and very knowledgeable piano teacher. She is very friendly, encouraging and patient and makes the lessons really enjoyable for me. I am a beginner but after only a few lessons we are already discussing preparing for the Grade 1 exams. I would highly recommend Utako for any looking to learn the piano.
Utako's response
- Utako's response : Great work so far! We can definitely aim for grade 1 this summer and possibly grade 2 during this year!
Perfect! Utako is extremely friendly and accommodating. She’s a great teacher and very patient.
I would highly recommend her as a tutor!Utako's response
- Utako's response : Great job! His focus is great and sense of melody is wonderful. Rhythm can be improved by playing rhythm game and clapping hands, counting while he plays the piano.
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Recommendations
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5
Utako is an amazing tutor. She’s shown me a lot with regard to piano, voice and music in general. She is consistent, timely and very respectful, aside from being very knowledgeable and a fantastic composer. Would definitely recommend!
Neo
I’ve worked with Utako in many capacities, as a songwriter, community leader, pianist and activist, she puts excellence and discipline at the forefront of her work. Utako isn’t simply invested in the musical growth of her students but the emotional growth too. She approaches her lessons with ease, warmth and fun, a combination perfect for a learning environment!
Neo
Utako is a wonderful person to work with. She is patient, methodical, empathetic, knowledgeable and cares a lot about her students. She is also an accomplished songwriter and gives wonderful insights that make learning with her always exciting
I've been working with Utako for seven years. She's one of the most honest, thoughtful, and happy persons that I've every known.
You will be very lucky to have her as your instructor for anything you'd like to learn as her love for music is positively toxic!
Dina
Utako is an exceptional and skilled teacher who takes an individual approach and tailors the lesson towards the needs and goals of the learner in various genres and areas of music. I highly recommend taking her lessons as you will gain a lot of knowledge through a fun, interesting and educational way!
Dina
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Rates
packages
- 5h: £200
- 10h: £400
webcam
- £40/h
free lessons
- 30mins
Details
The cancellation policy is 24 hours notice in advance before the lesson.
Standard rates:
1 h - £40
45 min - £35
30 min - £30
Find out more about Utako
01
When did you first develop a passion for music and your favourite instrument?
My mother told me that I used to ask her for a song for every single stuff like "Mom, is there a song about Moon?" and I was singing it since I was 10 months old.
I just loved feeling and hearing my voice go out of my mouth and melting into the sky.02
Is there a particular type music or artist that you listen to on a loop without it driving you crazy?
All the time! My family hates me for it.
My long time heavy rotation is "Make Me Lovely" by Laura Mvula (especially with Metropole Orkest version)
My current heavy rotation is "Desert Song" by säje03
Explain to us the most difficult or riveting course you could personally give to a student of music.
Songwriting can be the most difficult but riveting course that could personally give to a student of music, because it's closely related with finding own inner voice.
04
What do you think is the most complicated instrument to master and why?
Voice. Because there is never the same instruments in the world. Each voice is different and moreover, we have to use our ears fully to develop it as compare to for example, Piano which students can learn to play by watching where to press, how to press the keys.
05
What are your keys to success?
Enjoy small steps and be patient. Try to make new mistakes instead of being afraid of making mistakes.
06
Name three musicians you dream of meeting in your favourite bar in the early hours of the morning. Explain why.
I fortunately already have performed as a part of his choir member but Jacob Collier! I love his music and the way he thinks and approach music. He is kind, humble and so inspiring both as a musician and as a person.
It's impossible but John Lennon is the musician that I would have loved to talked to. He inspires me a lot because of not just his music but also what he did through music. I'm a dreamer and believer of world peace and I hope I can contribute to the society through my music.
As a composer, I'd love to meet John Williams and ask how he came up with those amazing songs. I'm sure he hears the sound in him before he writes it. I want to ask what he does for the process. If he meditates, takes nap, drives or take showers..!07
Provide a valuable anecdote related to music or your days at music school.
Because of the technology, we can see what's going on on the other side of the globe within a click. But I used to scroll the "World News" and falling asleep during the history class.
It changed after I went to Berklee College of Music - where musicians from all over the world come and learn and make music together. It's like a United Nation in music.
By making friends from all over the world through music, I realised about universality and diversity of humanity and music. Now I can't scroll through the world news without thinking about my friends and their family.
Our moral needs to catch up and I believe music helps bring us together.08
What are the little touches that make you a Superprof in music?
I love both people and music. Seeing them grow is my joy!
