Nozomi Omote

Performer/educator/collaborator/improviser/composer

Nozomi Blog

  • My current student; Kihana

    My current student; Kihana

    I really enjoy teaching adults, and one of my students is Kihana, who attends Queensland College of Music. She’s in the process of learning to play the drum kit. How fast or slow she progresses depends on what’s going on in her personal life. She used to own a business in the Brisbane CBD and… Read more

  • My journey No.1

    My journey No.1

    I am from Kanazawa, which is located in the west-central part of the Japanese mainland. I was born and raised there. In 1988, Kanazawa city established a chamber orchestra called the Orchestra Ensemble Kanazawa (OEK). You can find more information about them on their website: https://www.oek.jp/en/biography. During my school years, the OEK would come to… Read more

  • My past student; Kaleah Scanlon

    My past student; Kaleah Scanlon

    Kaleah began learning with me in grade 9 after her teacher, Tania Savage, recommended my lessons at Kenmore State High School. Tania consistently sent talented students like Joyce and Kaleah my way, and I’m grateful for her support. Right from the first lesson, Kaleah proved to be an exceptional student—dedicated, skilled, and with a solid… Read more

  • My past student; Isaac

    My past student; Isaac

    Isaac began taking percussion lessons with me when he was in 9th grade. He had just moved to the UK and showed great dedication by practicing regularly for our weekly lessons. Coincidentally, his family purchased a house within walking distance of mine, which made communication between us much more convenient. During his time with the… Read more

  • My piano journey

    My piano journey

    Let me share my piano journey with you. In our house, there was my mother’s Yamaha upright piano, and as a young child, I often thought about how wonderful it would be if someone played that instrument. Around the age of 6, my interest in playing the piano started to grow, and I began asking… Read more

  • My current student; Esther

    My current student; Esther

    Esther is an incredible individual with a passion for learning and a strong spirit. I used to teach her on the drum kit but she has been having her ongoing hip problems so we switched to the piano lessons. When Esther started playing the drum kit, she couldn’t coordinate with her hands and feet at… Read more