The 22nd Ojika International Music Festival is Confirmed! March 27–31, 2025

Master Course

This course is designed for both those who study music professionally and music enthusiasts. It is open to pianists, violinists, and cellists. Renowned instructors who are active worldwide will provide private lessons.

♪ Event Details

ScheduleMarch 27, 2025 – March 31, 2025
PianoProfessors: SUSUMU AOYAGI, MASARU YOSHITAKE, YUKO FUJIMURA
① 2 private lessons + 1 additional private lesson with either Fujimura or Aoyagi (total of 3 lessons)
② 2 private lessons + 1 chamber music lesson (total of 3 lessons)
*Choose either ① or ② (each lesson is 50 minutes)
*The 2 private lessons will consist of 1 lesson each with Professors Aoyagi and Yoshitake
*For the 3rd private lesson in option ①, you may choose your preferred instructor, but it may not always be possible to accommodate your request.
*You cannot choose the instructor for the chamber music lesson in option ②. The instructor will be assigned after the lesson schedule is finalized.
ViolinProfessors: Michiko Kamiya, Tamaki Kawakubo
① 3 private lessons
② 2 private lessons + 1 chamber music lesson (total of 3 lessons)
*Choose either ① or ② (each lesson is 50 minutes)
*For the 3 private lessons in option ①, 2 lessons will be with Professors Kamiya and Kawakubo, one lesson each. The instructor for the 3rd lesson will be decided based on scheduling adjustments.
*If you choose option ②, please note that the instructor for the chamber music lesson will be assigned by the organizer from among all the instructors, based on scheduling adjustments.
CelloProfessor: LEE KANGHO
① 3 private lessons
② 2 private lessons + 1 chamber music lesson (total of 3 lessons)
*Choose either ① or ② (each lesson is 50 minutes)
*All private lessons will be with Professor
Lee.
*You cannot choose the instructor for the chamber music lesson in option ②. The instructor will be assigned after the lesson schedule is finalized.
CapacityPiano:14, Violin: 14, Cello:7
Eligible ApplicantsProfessional musicians, music school graduates and current students, and music enthusiasts
Course FeePiano: 3 lessons / 45,000 JPY
Cello & Violin: 3 lessons / 50,000 JPY (includes accompanist fee and travel insurance for instruments)
All classes include concert admission and participation in social events during the period.
AuditingAuditing Free of Charge
Application PeriodDecember 1, 2024 – January 31, 2025
Notes
In the case of a large number of applicants, a selection process will take place. Once the decision is made, the ‘Course Guide’ will be sent.

♪Schedule

March 279:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Lessons
March 289:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Lessons
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Social Gathering
March 299:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Lessons
2:30 PM: Masterpieces Concert by Yuko Fujimura
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Lessons
March 309:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Lessons
2:30 PM: Chamber Music Concert
7:00 PM: Academy Concert
March 319:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Lessons

Professors

Music Director: SUSUMU AOYAGI
MASARU YOSHITAKE
YUKO FUJIMURA
LEE KANGHO
MICHIKO KAMIYA
TAMAKI KAWAKUBO
MIKU TAKAKI