Ms. Akiko Kasai is an accomplished and dedicated piano teacher. She began her piano studies at the age of 5 and has been playing for over 35 years. She has an extensive teaching experience for the last 16 years. She has taught students of various ages and levels, ranging from 4 to 71, beginners to the advanced levels. Ms. Kasai has earned a Master of Music degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from Northern Illinois University. She also holds a B.S. degree in Applied Psychology. She has an excellent interpersonal skills.

Ms. Kasai tailors lesson plans to meet each student's needs. She focuses on teaching well rounded musicianship including proper music reading (from very beginning level) and performance, ear training, theory, ensemble and sight reading. She organizes 2 formal recitals per year. She is a member of Music Teachers' National Association, Illinois State Music Teachers' Association, and Naperville Area Music Teachers' Association.

Ms. Kasai requires prospective students and parents to come for interviews before signing up for the lessons. Please call for inquiries regarding lessons.