Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
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Emi Gilbert

Portland

Summary

Experienced pianist and dedicated music educator with a strong foundation in performance and teaching. Combines technical proficiency with expressive interpretation to engage audiences and inspire students. Proven track record of successful collaborations, ensemble contributions, and student mentorship.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pianist and Singer

Self-employeed
01.2006 - Current

I toured with guitarist (and my husband) Paul Gilbert, performing as a keyboardist and backing vocalist in over 300 shows worldwide. Throughout my touring career, I have also been honing my craft as a jazz singer and pianist. Now, I regularly perform—both as a soloist and a bandleader—at venues in Portland. I also occasionally teach music to both kids and adults privately.

International Marketing Coordinator

Sony Music Japan International
04.2000 - 11.2005
  • Served as a strong liaison between the domestic marketing and production teams and international artist management to smoothly coordinate album releases and promotional visits.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Tokyo
03-2000

Skills

  • Strong Sight-Reading Competence
  • Collaborative Music Performance
  • Perfect Pitch
  • Music Theory Knowledge
  • Professional Recording Skills
  • Confident Performance Delivery
  • I performed the National Anthem—singing and playing the piano simultaneously—at a Portland Thorns home game in May 2023

Accomplishments

I toured with Paul Gilbert Band and performed more than 300 shows worldwide.

I performed the national anthem at Thorns home soccer match in 2023.

Certification

English Teaching License in Japanese public and private schools (elementary to high schools)

Languages

Japanese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Pianist and Singer

Self-employeed
01.2006 - Current

International Marketing Coordinator

Sony Music Japan International
04.2000 - 11.2005

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics

Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
Emi Gilbert