MIWAKO WATANABE

Miwako acquired her Ph.D In Musicology from Tokyo University of the Arts, where she also obtained her bachelors and masters degrees. She has experience as a lecturer of western classical music and music, delivering presentations at Colombia University, UC Berkeley . She has also co-authored Exploring Musical Harmony, published by Ongaku-no-tomo-sha in 2019. A decorated musician, she has been supported by the Agency of Cultural Affairs Government of Japan, The Japan Society for Promotion of Science, Dentsu-Ikueikai Fellowship, and the Society for Music Theory.

Miwako moved to the U.S. in 2015, having been teaching piano and music theory to students of various levels since then. She has also prepared students for various examinations such as the ABRSM, RCM, CM, and AP Music Theory.