Nozomi Omote

Performer/Educator/Composer

Nozomi Blog

  • 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

  • My past student; Skylar Sansome

    My past student; Skylar Sansome

    I just finished performing the Queensland Ballet’s Trilogy season. It consisted of three pieces, and interestingly, the middle piece did not require the orchestra. Consequently, we had a lot of time to wait. During these long intervals, Skylar kindly offered to teach me how to knit. Knitting is a fun activity that allows me to… Read more

  • My past student; Joyce To

    My past student; Joyce To

    Joyce To started taking private lessons with me when she was a student at Kenmore State High School with the goal of getting into the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University. As a percussionist, we have to play a wide variety of instruments including the snare drum, xylophone, triangle, cymbals, castanets, tambourine, glockenspiel, marimba, bass drum, tam-tam,… Read more

  • Balancing Performance and Education: My Current Journey

    Balancing Performance and Education: My Current Journey

    As an enthusiastic educator and an active professional performer, I am currently immersed in the world of music performance. Presently, I have the privilege of playing the timpani for the Queensland Ballet’s Trilogy as a member of Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra. This exhilarating experience requires me to multitask and navigate various musical elements, with… Read more

  • Embracing the Next Chapter: Balancing Motherhood, Music, and Teaching

    Embracing the Next Chapter: Balancing Motherhood, Music, and Teaching

    Balancing motherhood and pursuing a career in music has been a rewarding but challenging journey. During the early years of motherhood, I had to prioritize my children’s needs and temporarily step away from teaching. However, my love for music and the desire to inspire others through education persisted. Now that my children are growing and… Read more