Minako Merritt...


Minako was born and raised in metropolitan Tokyo, Japan.  She started studying piano when she was 8 years old and eventually received a Bachelors of Arts degree in Music (Piano Curriculum) from the Musashino College of Music in Tokyo.  After graduating college, Minako taught piano for Kawai Music School followed by the Yamaha Music School.  She concurrently performed on the piano in two-piano and ensemble performances before audiences in the greater Tokyo area.  Minako was married to Wayne Merritt in 1993 and moved to the U.S. in 1995 along with her husband, stepson, and daughter.  Since coming to the U.S., Minako has had numerous piano students of all levels and ability.  She has also performed on countless occasions all over New England in a multitude of roles ranging from 2 Piano Concerts and accompaniment for Opera, Various Instruments, and Chorus.  Minako’s daughter Kristin, 11, has been studying violin since the age of 5 and is currently studying at The Bell Center under the tutelage of Mrs. Barta Anderson.

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