Hi I’m Yuko. I teach piano and music theory. I graduated from the University of Sheffield in 2022 and have been teaching piano ever since. I started learning the piano at the age of 6 and am classically trained but I like to encourage my students to have the ability to think creatively and independently when it comes to their musicianship.
I have also worked with SENDs special needs support, hospitals and primary and secondary schools. Using music as a method to make a difference in people’s everyday life and their well-being/mental health is something I am really passionate about.
Musical performance is also another big passion of mine. Since the age of 13, I have performed individually, in ensembles/orchestras and have worked as a piano accompanist. Since coming to Sheffield I have been an active in experimenting with a wider variety of music and collaborating with jazz, pop, music theatre and opera musicians. I have participated in solo piano performances in university concerts, private events and other ensemble collaborations.