Makiko Taguchi’s Violin Viola (piano ) Studio

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About Me

I live in Rockville, Maryland. I love to teach, and also enjoy performing music. I have been teaching over 30 years since  I was in college.  I grew up in Tokyo Japan and the grandfather on my father side was also a teacher.  He worked as an elementary school principal and occasionally a farmer, in countryside about 70 years ago, while raising my dad and his siblings.

My uncle is also a retired high school English teacher. I know teaching is in my family. 

Besides being a musician and a teacher, I am also a mom of 4 grown up children aged 25 to 19 years old. My husband is from Japan as well and works as a massage therapist in College Park, MD. He helps me when my shoulder is stiff after practicing violin, by giving me advice on stretching. 
 

Currently, I have about 10 students, and usually plan to do the students' recital annually in June in Burtonsville library. I also enjoy myself performing a piece at the end of the recital , and my 5 performance videos are on YouTube. You can find me by searching "makikot4". 

My Musical Education Background

I started playing piano at the age of 5. I went to Yamaha music school for children while in Kindergarten. I started violin at the age of 8 and began taking lessons. I became interested in becoming a professional musician. I went to Toho music high school and college. I became very serious about practicing many hours a day. 

I graduated from Toho music college with the highest honour in violin class of 1989. I continued my studies at San Francisco Conservatory of Music and received masters of music degree in violin performance in 1992. 

Genres and Subjects Taught

I am trained in classical music, however I enjoy using music from other genres if students preferred to learn those.  I work with genres such as pop, musical, movie music, etc. as it seemed suitable. 

Lesson Rates

For 2022 to 2023 school year, I would like to charge $36 for 30 minutes, $54 for 45 minutes and $72 for 60 minutes lesson.  

I am happy to offer a free trial lesson. 

Ages / Skill Levels Taught

I think it's good to start from 6 or 7 years old and I can teach any levels for violin and viola. And I teach beginner level piano and basic music theory.

My Certifications and Awards

I received the highest honors from violin class of 1989 at the graduation from Toho music college in Tokyo, Japan. 

I won the concerto competition at San Francisco Conservatory of Music in 1991 and performed Mendelssohn violin concerto.

I received the Premier Prix award from Pierre Lantier International music competition in Paris, France in 1992. 

My Musical Influences

I studied with Yumi Mohri, Tomoyasu Soh, Tomotada Soh, Toshiya Eto, and Hideki Oguni as my primary teachers, while in Japan. In San Francisco, I worked  with Isidore Tinkleman in Conservatory of Music. 
I am also influenced by many composers, players, conductors, singers...

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