Hinako's Piano Studio

Hinako Sato is an accomplished pianist with over 23 years of performance experience, currently offering private piano lessons for students of all ages/levels in Greater Boston area. --- My teaching style is tailored very much to each individual's needs and goals. I do use some textbooks (especially for younger children), but as I get to know the students better, I create exercises and sheet music that are customized just for that student, so it really is a unique learning experience for each one of them. I am also committed to making learning music fun and exciting for all ages, from 5 years old to working professionals and beyond. Music is borderless and it's always a good time to start taking lessons at any age, at any level. I play games with younger children a lot, and I introduce a lot of contemporary music to teenagers and adult students. Through music that they know and are familiar with, I introduce and teach new concepts and theory, etc. Through teaching piano and music, I hope to not only guide students so that they learn how to play their favorite songs, but also invite them to a path of long term learning and enjoyment. I am here to help students and discover together how they could better practice, and what daily steps they can take in order to achieve their individual goals. The rest is up to them to absorb them, and to dive in, but I strive to make a difference, to inspire, and to have fun together. I teach any styles of music from classical, jazz, pop, rock, funk, gospel, world music, to name a few. As I said above, music is really borderless, and it is another form of communication. It's another language and it is universal! For me, learning and teaching piano isn't just about going over how and when to press the keys on the piano. It is also empowering and encouraging students through the power of music and through acquiring new set of skills... hoping that the students can go beyond their current limitations while broadening their horizons and expanding interests. I believe music has the power to move/change people in ways other things in this world can't. So if I can help guide students through the journey of becoming a better self through music, that is something that gives me immense joy and I feel that it is a gift I share with people around me.