OPEN STUDIO WEEK
Once-a-Year Free Lesson Event
♬Forest Hills Studio | 9/4-7
♬Mamaroneck Studio | 9/8-11
Arioso Music Studio is pleased to invite new students to our Once-a-Year Free Piano Lesson Open Studio Week.This special event is a wonderful opportunity for children and families who are considering piano lessons to experience our teaching approach and discover the joy of making music at AMS.
Who can participate?
・Children ages 5 and up
・Students of all levels, from complete beginners to advanced learners
・Children who have never previously taken lessons at our studio
Each participant will get one complimentary piano lesson.
To reserve your lesson slot, click HERE, fill out, and submit the form.
Philosophy
Nurturing sensitivity & creativity through music
Lessons
Piano ・ Voice ・ Composition
Our studio excels at providing the essential fundamentals of music.
♪Piano♪
Classical Music
(30-60 minutes / lesson)
[Introductory Course] Dedicated to piano basics and the fundamentals of note-reading skills.
[Basic / Experienced Course] Through comprehensive support for sight-reaading and rhythm trainin, students enhance their musicality and techniques while exploring masterpieces from Baroque to Contemporary.
NYSSMA / ABRSM prep is available upon request.
♪Voice♪
Classical Voice
(45-60 minutes / lesson)
Solfège (musicianship) training is available upon request.
※Voice lesson is currently offered only at the Forest Hills Studio, on-site in Manhattan or remote setting.
♪Composition♪
Composition & Music Theory
(60-90 minutes / lesson)
This course is designed for those who want to create their own original music or deepen their understanding of music theory. We primarily teach composition techniques rooted in classical music. Students begin by crafting pieces for the piano or small ensembles, gradually progressing to larger instrumentation. Through foundational music theory and repertoire analysis, students will simultaneously deepen their knowledge of harmony and musical structure.
Locations
Lessons taught on a regularly maintained grand piano
New York City
Parking available
<Open on Mondays, Thursdays, & Saturdays>
Westchester
Street/Public Parking
<Open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Fridays>
Online / In-home
In-home lessons are offered in the followiing area.
Manhattan
Southern Westchester
Nassau County, Long Island
(Availablities are subject to change)
Staff
KANAZAWA, Satoshi
-Composition, Piano-
With over 25 years of experience teaching piano, music theory, and solfège, Satoshi has guided a diverse range of students, from young children to university applicants and adults. He is widely recognized for [his/her] exceptional approach to early childhood music education—using accessible language to help children grasp the core essence of music and translate it into expressive performance. Under his guidance, students from our school have successfully auditioned and performed at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center. As an active composer, he frequently premieres new works and released the self-composed piano album Flowing Blue through the New York indie label Mar Creation, as well as having a world-premiere of his original work at Carnegie Hall in 2019.
Satoshi holds a degree in Composition from Tokyo University of the Arts and is a certified instructor under the Steinway Teacher & Educational Partner (STEP) Program.
NAKAGAWA, Naoko
-Voice-
Naoko is an accomplished vocalist who made her New York debut in 2009 as the only Japanese singer featured in a mainstage production by the Little Opera Theatre of New York. Since then, she has performed regularly, including acclaimed solo recitals, lecture concerts at Columbia University, as well as a solo singer of "Demon Slayer in Concert". Deeply committed to social causes, she also frequently participates in fundraising concerts and initiatives for African HIV/AIDS eradication, and Privent Child Abuse of America, as well as several Japan earthquake relief fundraisers.
As an educator with over 20 years of experience, Naoko teaches students of all ages—from young children training for musical theater to elementary students and adults mastering classical styles. She also serves as a vocal coach for choirs, where her unique, experience-driven approach to vocal production is highly praised by choir members for its immediate, transformative results.
Contact
Get in Touch / Inquiry & Registration

