In Japan, as in many countries, learning and playing the piano is still a popular extra-curriculur activity. Some parents even buy toy pianos from the…

I play the piano, and I can tell you it demands a lot of attention. Notes are deceptively laid out in a seemingly simple and…

It’s not easy to find a relaxing, comfortable environment to enjoy good food and live music in the busy district of Shibuya. Eplus Living Room…

If you look outside the realm of “common” instruments, you might just find yourself floored by what seems like out-of-this world sounds, as can be…

Do you have absolute pitch or perfect pitch? Perfect pitch is a rare auditory phenomenon that is characterized by the ability of a person to…

There are always two sides to every story, even for Mario whose life looks as simple as his old 8-bit universe. Despite keeping on with…

When you are in the middle of performing a concert, and some fella is just winding in front your face consistently to test your endurance….

Music is one of our amazing tool to communicate and express love. I think the couple’s duo piano performance here is a great example of…

Maya Ando, a Japanese pianist based in Germany has received the top prize in the International Johannes Brahms Competition in Pörtschach. She studied in Hochschule…

Have you ever learned a musical instrument when you were young? Actually, a lot of Asians take music lessons in their childhood. And if one…