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Marimba class
Features of the lesson
We will provide comprehensive lessons including how to hold a mallet, basic playing techniques, and musical expression.
This class is recommended for those who have wanted to try playing a different instrument, those who belong to a brass band or marching band but are not good at playing keyboard instruments, those who are interested but have never taken lessons, or those who are looking for a teacher.
Since our lessons are one-on-one, we can provide lessons that suit everyone from children to adults.
In addition, from December 2025, we will begin accepting reservation-based one-time lessons that can be flexibly tailored to your goals!
We are also accepting lesson tours at any time!!
◎Regular lessons
★Beginner class
Inexperienced people welcome! Learn how to hold a mallet and basic playing techniques, and get familiar with the marimba by starting with simple songs.
★Intermediate class
Once you master the basics, try a slightly more difficult song! !
Enjoy marimba performance and music.
★advanced class
We will develop more advanced techniques and rich musical expression using four mallets.
★Music course entrance exam class
A specialized course for those aiming to take the music high school or music agaku entrance exam.
A special program to acquire more specialized techniques and expressions.
◆Lesson method
○3 times a month
○1 lesson 30 minutes (beginner to advanced class) to 1 hour (examination course): fixed day and time
○One-on-oneprivate lessons
◎One-time lesson
This is a reservation-based lesson that you can easily take from one time.
You can take classes only when you need them, at a date and time that is convenient for you, and we will respond flexibly to the content according to your goals.
Please contact us first.
◆For inquiries regarding marimba classes, please contact:
Please feel free to contact Percussion City at 03-3845-3041♪
Lecturer introduction
Noriko Takamura

Graduated from Musashino Music University Marimba Department
Studied under Michiko Takahashi and Michiko Noguchi
Currently, he is involved in training the next generation and is actively pursuing new musicality for the marimba.
Invited to the Seto Ohashi Expo to play the stone harp (Sanukite).
In 1991, he was invited to the birthday celebration of Her Majesty the Empress, and performed the crystal marimba in front of her at the Akasaka Imperial Palace.
At the nursery school where I am teaching, Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress were in attendance, and the children performed ``Sleeping Lullaby'' with a xylophone and marimba ensemble.
[In charge: Beginner to advanced, entrance exam courses] Saturday, Sunday
Haruko Takahashi

Graduated from Musashino College of Music, completed master's program at the same graduate school, and received credits from the doctoral program at the same graduate school.
A research concert by graduates of the university's graduate school, an exhibition of works by faculty members of the university's composition department,JapanPerformed at marimba festivals sponsored by the Xylophone Association.
He held Marine Bali recitals in Tokyo in 2015, 2017, and 2018.
Won 1st place in the marimba division of the International Percussion Competition (Italy) at the 1st International Percussion Festival.
Won 2nd place in the marimba division of the 16th JILA Music Competition.
Studied marimba with Michiko Takahashi and Akemi Myojin, and percussion with Masahiro Okada and Hirofumi Kato.
Currently, he is a lecturer at Musashino College of Music, Musashino University High School, Music Department, and Tsuru University.
[Charge: Beginner to Advanced] Wednesday
Tuition fee
◆Beginner class
¥9,350(tax included) / month
*Studio usage fee ¥1,100
Admission fee
¥5,500 (tax included)
number of times
3 times a month
lesson time
30 minutes *Fixed days and times
Start date
Wednesday
saturday
Sunday
◆Intermediate class
¥9,900(tax included) / month
*Studio usage fee ¥1,100
Admission fee
¥5,500 (tax included)
number of times
3 times a month
lesson time
30 minutes *Fixed days and times
Start date
Wednesday
saturday
Sunday
◆Advanced class
¥11,000(tax included) / month
*Studio usage fee ¥1,100
Admission fee
¥5,500 (tax included)
number of times
3 times a month
lesson time
30 minutes *Fixed days and times
Start date
Wednesday
saturday
Sunday
◆Music course entrance exam class
¥22,000(tax included) / month
*Studio usage fee ¥1,100
Admission fee
¥5,500 (tax included)
number of times
3 times a month
lesson time
30 minutes *Fixed days and times
Start date
Wednesday
saturday
Sunday
◆One-time lesson
¥5,500(tax included) / times
Advance reservation required
lesson time
30 minutes
Start date
Wednesday
saturday
Sunday