Hiromi Nasife
129 Amherst Pl Ponte Vedra,FL
Summary
A highly skilled collaborative pianist with extensive experience accompanying instrumentalists, vocalists, and ensembles. Passionate about musical collaboration, bringing sensitivity, technical excellence, and adaptability to every performance. Experienced in coaching and mentoring musicians, fostering artistic growth, and delivering high-quality musical experiences.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Collaborative Pianist
Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra
04.2023 - Current
- Handled requests for specific musical selections.
- Provided mentorship to aspiring accompanists through sharing knowledge of technique, musicality, and professional etiquette.
- Expanded personal repertoire by continuously studying new music and attending workshops on accompaniment techniques and styles.
Collaborative Pianist
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts
11.2017 - Current
- Accompany strings and band high school students for their solo and ensemble julies rehearsals and performances
- Assist students to read assigned music with right tempo, rhythm, diction and style
- Provide solid accompaniment for student instrumentalists
- Handle requests for specific musical selections
Music Director
The NADESHIKO Choir
10.2017 - Current
- Educate music theory, harmonic structures, rhythms, tempos and tone balances, and vocal techniques to choir members of varying skill levels
- Organize seasonal concerts at various venues in the Northeast Florida area
- Collaborate with professional instrumentalists and vocalists on recitals and music events
- Lead and conduct a Japanese choir that participates in international events
- Promote cultural exchange by introducing Japanese music to diverse audiences
Private Piano Instructor
Natural Rhythm LLC
04.2008 - Current
- Provide piano instruction to students of varying and skill levels
- Establish strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons
- Choose and prepare pieces for holidays and special event performances
- Select music repertoire carefully in order to help students progress and solidify their piano technique
- Plan, organize, and prepare students for annual piano performance held at formal recital hall with other instrumentalists
- Assist students in preparing for auditions, performances, and exams
Substitute Piano Accompanist
Jacksonville Children's Chorus
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Accompanied for both tour and treble choirs for their rehearsals
- Collaborated with choir singers and directors to determine and achieve desired sound for production
- Handled requests for specific musical selections
- Sight-read musical parts during initial rehearsals
- Taught piano technique and music theory to group of young children
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Nagoya University of Arts
03.1997
Skills
- Talented accompanist and sight -reader
- Improvisation and transposition
- Strong vocal and voice instruction
- Experienced teaching piano to students of all ages
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Competition and audition preparation
- Coaching and mentoring young musicians
- Collaborative performance with instrumentalists and vocalists
- Fluent in English and Japanese
Accomplishments
- St. Augustine Orchestra Young Artist Competition – Accompanist for violinist (1st place winner)
- Charleston International Music Competition – Accompanist for violinist (3rd place winner in age category)
- Trained students who achieved 1st place in two categories of the Greater Jacksonville Piano Competition
Affiliations
- Florida Federation of Music Clubs
Timeline
Collaborative Pianist
Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra
04.2023 - Current
Substitute Piano Accompanist
Jacksonville Children's Chorus
08.2019 - 12.2019
Collaborative Pianist
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts
11.2017 - Current
Music Director
The NADESHIKO Choir
10.2017 - Current
Private Piano Instructor
Natural Rhythm LLC
04.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Nagoya University of Arts
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