Lisa Furukawa Piano Studio

Lessons Offered

Where are Lessons Offered

About Me

Lisa Furukawa Piano Studio provides piano lessons, general music instruction, and Japanese immersion lessons for students of all ages. With almost 20 years of experience, Furukawa has a wide range of teaching experience. From beginners both young and old experiencing the first sounds on the piano to intermediate and advanced students who are preparing for college auditions and competitions, each lesson is tailored for the student's goals and needs. Whether the student would like to perform, compose, or develop a hobby, students will be given various opportunities to showcase their music if they would like to. Experienced in performing classical music as well as a wide variety of styles professionally, Furukawa offers instruction in classical, pop, world/folk, electronic, and improvisatory styles of music, while providing lessons in theory, reading, and injury prevention playing techniques. She is a teaching member of MTNA (Music Teachers National Association) and the National Piano Guild. 

My Musical Education Background

BA Music (piano) and Asian Studies (Japanese) University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Studied with Michael Zenge, Francis Whang, and others

Genres and Subjects Taught

Lisa Furukawa Piano Studio is now offering the following programs:

Piano Lessons

Piano and Composition

Piano Skype - Long Distance learning

Piano Duets

Learning Japanese through Music

Beginning and Intermediate Japanese

Lesson Rates

please email for rates

Ages / Skill Levels Taught

Age 2-adult

My Certifications and Awards

MTNA, CHMTA, Piano Guild

My Musical Influences

classical, traditional, pop, improvisatory, world, folk

Service Area

Annu S
Cary, NC

"The piano is one of the hardest instruments to play, but with a teacher like Mrs. Lisa, it becomes the easiest and the most enjoyable. Mrs. Lisa opens up your eyes to a world of new music by instructing you with praise, nitty-gritty feedback, and fun, creative ways to learn challenging music. Being her student for 8 2/3 years has taught me a lot and has helped me achieve more than I could have imagined. She’ll help you prepare for exciting new contests and competitions. Aside from her experience with piano, Mrs. Lisa is a kind, hard-working, and compassionate person who cares about all. With the guidance of a teacher like Mrs. Lisa, you can do wonders, musically and personally!"

Gideon C
Skype Lessons, WA

"Lisa has been the only piano teacher our son Gideon has ever had and she has skillfully taken him from the earliest Faber books to Beethoven's Sonatas. We have been with her for eight years, three studios, numerous recitals and Guild Auditions. Now, with her move to Seattle, we are using some modern technology to create a "virtual studio" across more than 2500 miles. We are very thankful that Gideon will continue to learn and collaborate with someone like Lisa who has such an obvious love for music and more importantly genuinely cares about her students." --Jim Chickos