Online Workshops

“I’ve studied with Waka for the past five years now and always find her lessons inspiring, challenging and confidence-building. Waka not only helps me work on specific technical issues but has opened up a much broader world of music-making and inspiration to me. As an adult student Waka has supported me to explore my own learning journey and musical interests which are perhaps more circuitous than a structured path that many younger students may need. Waka’s deep knowledge and passion about the piano is infectious and has opened up my own commitment to learning this incredible instrument. I can highly recommend Waka to everyone who wants to explore their own musical journey on the piano.”

“I had just started out on my career as a piano tutor when I first got in touch with Waka, I needed help improving my technique as I hadn't had piano lessons in a very long time. She pretty much dismantled the way in which I had been taught in the past and we went right back to basics. I am so grateful for her for doing that as it has helped me so much to think about all that is involved with playing the piano. 1/2

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Over the years she has done much more than just help improve my playing. She has given me a new confidence in my ability, given me a greater appreciation of the piano and given me a lot of support and guidance in my teaching. She is such an inspiration and has a pure passion for what she does. I feel truly honoured to be able to pas s on her knowledge to my students and grateful for all she has taught me."

“Studying the piano with Waka has been a completely life-changing experience for me. She has opened my mind to new musical ideas and provided me with many performance opportunities, as well as improving my technique effectively. I find her lessons enjoyable and inspiring and the yearly students' concert in London is always a successful and exciting event for everyone.”

"I have been learning from Waka for over three years now and have come further than I ever expected to in that time. I have never met anyone so insightful and full of knowledge of the music they teach. From Bach to Prokofiev she never fails to analyse and understand every aspect of the composers and their creations, being able to pass this on in her innovative and effective teaching. Waka always manages to look at the music differently from others, teaching the technique and style as well as pieces themselves. Through exercises, practicing procedures and her own inspiring playing she has moulded me into a better pianist."

"Waka’s lesson doesn’t just cover the technique of how to play a piece - she guides me through my pursuit of music as a pianist. In order to do so, she shares her knowledge, experience and technique as a pianist so generously, way deeper than normal tutor would be willing to."