Academia di Musica Internazionale Takayo
Introduction
About the Studio
I have taught students from all over the world, including Japan, China, Taiwan, Azerbaijan, and Bangladesh. Our diverse students are learning together, regardless of nationality or age. We create an environment where students can connect and inspire each other through music, transcending national and cultural boundaries. I also utilize my international experience to provide instruction tailored to music education overseas.
Our school has been offering online lessons for over 18 years. We have taught a total of over 800 students.
Currently, we have students not only in Japan (Nagano), but also in Boston, USA.
We have ample experience teaching students living overseas, and one of our Boston students has won an award in a local competition.
Those living overseas or those wanting to learn piano from outside Japan can take our classes with peace of mind.
Academia
di Musica Internazionale Takayo
Career Profile
Piano Instructor
Takayo Mezaki
Massage
Music has the power to color every moment of our lives.
Daily practice, the nervousness on stage—each experience becomes nourishment for growth.
I believe that small successes, accumulated over time, build confidence, and that confidence becomes the strength to open future doors.
Together, let us nurture your own unique voice through music.
Member, Piano Teachers’ National Association (PTNA) / Member, Eurhythmics Research Center / Member, Yamano Musical Instruments Ginza Main Store – Piano Teachers’ Association / Member, Yamaha Ginza Piano Teachers’ Association / Member, Yamaha PTC Piano Teachers’ Association / Member, Kawai Ongenkai Teachers’ Association
2025
Charleston International Competition (USA) – 2nd Prize (2 students), 4th Prize (1 student)
2025
Wiener Musikverein Winners’ Concert (Vienna) – 1 student performed
2025
Palais Palffy Winners’ Concert (Vienna) – 1 student performed
2024
Europe International Competition – Gold Prize (1), Diploma (3)
2024
Finland International Competition (Finland) – 2nd Prize (2)
2024
Charleston International Competition (USA) – 1st Prize (1), 2nd Prize (1)
2024
Singapore International Competition (Singapore) – 2nd Prize
2024
Chopin International Competition in Asia – Excellence Award (1), Encouragement Award (1)
2024
Carnegie Hall Winners’ Concert (New York) – 3 students performed
2024
Harvard University Winners’ Concert (Boston) – 2 students performed
2023
6th Adachi Galaxy City Music Competition – Elementary Grades 1–2 Division, Encouragement Award
2023
5th Japan Sogaku Competition – Piano Division – Elementary Lower Grades, 1st Prize
2023
13th Tokyo Piano Competition – Elementary Lower Grades, 2nd Prize
2023
Europe International Competition – Bronze Prize (1), Diploma (3), Finalist (1)
2023
Charleston International Competition (USA) – 2nd Prize
2023
Chopin International Competition in Asia – Excellence Award (1), Encouragement Award (1)
2023
Suntory Hall Recital
2022
Stanza Junior Piano Competition (Europe) – 4 participants
2022
Masterclass with Prof. Francesca Vidal (Italy) – 1 participant
2021
Europe International Competition in Japan – Grades 5–6 Division, Finalist, Silver Prize
2021
Europe International Competition in Japan – Grades 5–6 Division, Finalist, Diploma
2021
Europe International Competition in Japan – Grades 3–4 Division, Diploma (3 students)
2021
Burgmüller Competition – Grades 5–6 Division, Finalist, Silver Prize
2021
Burgmüller Competition – Grades 5–6 Division, Effort Award
2021
Burgmüller Competition – Grades 3–4 Division, Encouragement Award
2021
Burgmüller Competition – Grades 3–4 Division, Harmony Award
2021
Bach Competition – Grades 5–6 Division, Encouragement Award
2021
School Music Festivals – 3 students performed as accompanists
2020
Europe International Competition in Japan – Grades 3–4 Division, Finalist, Silver Prize
2020
Europe International Competition in Japan – Grades 3–4 Division, Diploma (3 students)
2020
Europe International Competition in Japan – Grades 3–4 Division, Finalist
2019
School Music Festivals – 3 students performed as accompanists (Grades 2, 3, 6)
2019
PTNA Piano Competition – Grades 3–4 Division, Encouragement Prize
2019
Europe International Competition in Japan – Grades 3–4 Division, Selected for Final Round
2018
School Music Festivals – 5 students performed as accompanists
2018
TV Asahi “Piano King Championship” Audition – 1 student (Grade 6) participated
2017
School Music Festivals – 6 students performed as accompanists
2017
Europe International Competition in Japan – Grades 3–4 Division, Finalist, Bronze Prize
2016
School Music Festivals – 6 students performed as accompanists
2016
Europe International Competition in Japan – Grades 3–4 Division, Finalist, Diploma
2016
Europe International Competition in Japan – Grades 1–2 Division, Finalist
2016
PTNA Piano Competition – Grades 3–4 Division, Excellence Award
2016
PTNA Piano Competition – Preschool Division, Encouragement Award
2015
School Music Festivals – 4 students performed as accompanists
2015
Europe International Competition in Japan – Grades 3–4 Division, Encouragement Award, Finalist
2015
Europe International Competition in Japan – Grades 1–2 Division, Finalist
2015
PTNA Piano Competition – Grades 3–4 Division, Encouragement Award
2015
PTNA Piano Competition – Grades 1–2 Division, Excellence Award
2014
School & Junior High Music Festivals – 2 accompanists
2014
Elementary School Graduation Ceremony – 1 accompanist
2013
PTNA Piano Competition – Grades 1–2 Division, Excellence Award
2013
Europe International Competition in Japan – Grades 3–4 Division, Finalist, Bronze Prize
2013
Europe International Competition in Japan – Grades 1–2 Division, Finalist
2012
PTNA Piano Competition – Grades 1–2 Division, Excellence Award (2 students)
2011
PTNA Piano Competition – Grades 3–4 Division, Encouragement Award
2010
Europe International Competition in Japan – Grades 5–6 Division, Selected for Final Round
2010
PTNA Piano Competition – Grades 3–4 Division, Encouragement Award
2010
PTNA Piano Competition – Grades 1–2 Division, Encouragement Award
2009
PTNA Piano Competition – Preschool Division, Excellence Award
2007
PTNA Piano Competition – Preschool Division, Excellence Award
Students’ Awards
