Seattle Solo Piano
Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Smith Tower Observatory
Wedding at Orenda Winery
Tacoma Golf and Country Club
Smith Tower Observatory - Valentine's Day Event
Set list for a solo 3 hour commitment
Cocktail Party at Burke Museum
Wedding at Swan's Trail Farm
McCaw Hall Orchestra Pit
House party
Duo with cello, bass, and guitar available.
Wedding Event
Overview
Transform your event with my diverse repertoire of classical, jazz, contemporary hits, and original compositions. Trained classically at Yamaha Music School in Tokyo since age 4, I later focused on jazz and arrangement, blending tradition with modernity.
I perform at corporate galas, dinner parties, weddings, recording sessions, and auditions, and I'm a pianist at Pacific Northwest Ballet. With a degree in Music Therapy, I create the perfect ambiance, balancing serenity and positive energy. I can bring my own gear if a piano isn’t available, and duos are available upon request.
Reviews
19 reviews
Riann L.
April 29, 2025Phenomenal
Emi is super talented and professional. We exchanged messages, did a consultation call and she NAILED our event. She played the welcome, and processional at our wedding, and was able to work quickly on the fly with another musician for recessional. Would recommend Emi to anyone who wants to add ambience to their event.
Hired as: Pianist
Seattle Solo Piano
It was an honor to play at your beautiful wedding. I loved working with your unique song requests. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness!
Allie J.
March 13, 2024Perfect wedding pianist
Emi was incredible, especially considering we booked her with only a couple weeks until our wedding and asked for a song she hadn’t played before. It was perfect. Highly recommend!
Hired as: Classical Pianist, Pianist, Wedding Band
Seattle Solo Piano
It was an absolute joy to be part of your special day and to bring your chosen song to life, Allie. Wishing you both a lifetime of happiness!
Carol W.
January 5, 2024Lovely music for memorial service
Not only is Emi an excellent, talented pianist, she was professional with communications and logistics. She has some lovely original compositions and arrangements among her many offerings. Many attendees commented on the lovely music. Price is reasonable as well. Thank you so much for making the event more special!
Hired as: Funeral Music
Seattle Solo Piano
It was my honor to play at your mother's beautiful memorial service. Having the privilege to be a part of something special like this is what makes me love what I do. Thank you.
Leon D.
March 15, 2026Emi was great
Awesome gig from Emi for our party. She was easy to communicate with, went above and beyond trying to adjust the program to our wishes, and provided awesome ambience for our event.
Thank you!
Hired as: Pianist
Alyssa M.
January 29, 2026Perfect Compliment!
Seattle Solo Piano was very professional and easy to work with! The ambiance she helped create was fantastic for my event!
Hired as: Pianist
Booking information
Price range: $250 and up
Languages: English, Japanese
Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes
Unions: AFM
What to expect
You can expect a thoughtfully planned selection of high-quality piano music that ensures a seamless flow. With my experience in wedding music, I know how to set the right tone for each moment, from the ceremony, cocktail hour, to the reception.
Good background music adds elegance and sophistication to any event. Let me customize my set to bring that extra sparkle to your celebration!
About
My musical journey began at the age of 4 when I enrolled in the Yamaha Music School in Tokyo. It all started because my preschool teacher got a bit tired of my spontaneous piano performances in class and encouraged me to take lessons instead. I had no formal training back then, but I loved creating and singing my own melodies on her piano.
I stayed at Yamaha until I was 18, diving into music theory, piano performance, composition, jazz, and even exploring different instruments. Throughout my childhood, I participated in competitions for my compositions and both solo and ensemble performances.
During my college years, I pursued a BA in psychology and a Post-Bacc in music therapy. I loved working with clients dealing with all sorts of challenges—mental, emotional, and physical—using music to guide them. I firmly believe in the healing power of music and how much joy it can bring to people's lives. I’m certified in Musikgarten and Kindermusik, and I also enjoy teaching early childhood eurhythmics and piano.
Upcoming booked events
October 2026
24
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
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Seattle, WA
Past booked events
March 2026
14
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Kirkland, WA
December 2025
13
Saturday
Wedding Engagement
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Mercer Island, WA
12
Friday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Seattle, WA
04
Thursday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Seattle, WA
October 2025
11
Saturday
Cocktail Party
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Seattle, WA
04
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Seattle, WA
02
Thursday
Corporate Event
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Edmonds, WA
September 2025
26
Friday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Sammamish, WA
23
Tuesday
House Party
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Kirkland, WA
21
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
1:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Mount Vernon, WA
06
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Snohomish, WA
July 2025
31
Thursday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Edmonds, WA
June 2025
26
Thursday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Seattle, WA
07
Saturday
House Party
12:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Kirkland, WA
April 2025
26
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Seattle, WA
December 2024
18
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
3:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Edmonds, WA
13
Friday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Redmond, WA
October 2024
23
Wednesday
Dinner Party
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Bellevue, WA
02
Wednesday
Dinner Party
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Seattle, WA
September 2024
26
Thursday
Art Gala
2:30pm - 4:30pm
14
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Arlington, WA
07
Saturday
Restaurant/Bar Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Redmond, WA
August 2024
16
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Snohomish, WA
10
Saturday
Memorial
2:00pm - 3:00pm
09
Friday
Cocktail Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Seattle, WA
03
Saturday
Restaurant/Bar Event
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Redmond, WA
03
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
12:30pm - 2:00pm
•
Seattle, WA
July 2024
20
Saturday
Wedding
2:00pm - 3:30pm
06
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Carnation, WA
03
Wednesday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Bainbridge Island, WA
June 2024
21
Friday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Edmonds, WA
May 2024
04
Saturday
Retirement Party
6:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Lakewood, WA
March 2024
23
Saturday
Fundraiser
11:00am - 1:30pm
•
Seattle, WA
09
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Seattle, WA
February 2024
17
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Seattle, WA
14
Wednesday
Valentine's Dinner Music
5:00pm - 6:00pm
10
Saturday
Audition Accompaniment
8:00am - 9:00am
06
Tuesday
Retirement Home Entertainment
3:00pm - 4:00pm
03
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Seattle, WA
January 2024
28
Sunday
Wedding Expo
2:30pm - 4:00pm
25
Thursday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Bellevue, WA
08
Monday
Studio Session
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Bellevue, WA
December 2023
24
Sunday
Christmas Party
3:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Tacoma, WA
16
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Lynnwood, WA
15
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:30am - 12:00pm
•
Seattle, WA
14
Thursday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Kirkland, WA
08
Friday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Seattle, WA
05
Tuesday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Seattle, WA
November 2023
14
Tuesday
Dinner Music
6:00pm - 8:00pm
October 2023
14
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Set list
I curate a personalized set of music for each event, drawing from a diverse repertoire that spans classical (ranging from Bach, Beethoven, Debussy to Chopin and Rachmaninov), jazz (from Sinatra, Ellington, to Nora Jones), pop (including hits from the Beatles, Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, and more), and my own compositions. My original pieces are largely inspired by the enchanting world of Japanese films and fantasy video games.
Setup requirements
A reasonably well tuned piano. If none available, I can bring my own gear, including a stage keyboard and speakers.