Nozomi Music School

Piano, Vocal, Choir, Conducting,
and Music Theory

Sherwood, Tigard, Beaverton, Newberg
Oregon

Instructor

Nozomi Imade

Nozomi is a music educator with a Bachelor's degree in piano and vocal performance from Osaka Kyoiku University's Music Program. Her career began as a public high school music teacher in 2006, influenced by her experiences in legal administration and her dedication to youth development. In 2010, she joined the faculty at Osaka Kyoiku University's affiliated schools, conducting educational research and mentoring future teachers. Her journey led her to Lake Oswego, USA, in 2019, where she founded the Nozomi Music School in Sherwood in 2020, focusing on musical skill development and fostering human connections.

Award-Winning Excellence

We are honored to be recognized for our dedication to high-quality music education.
These awards reflect our commitment to helping every student achieve their full potential.

#1 Best Rated 2025

Winner of the Quality Business Award. Ranked #1 in Sherwood with a quality score exceeding 95%.

Lessons.com Top Pro 2025

Recognized as one of the "Best Piano Lessons in Tigard" for outstanding service and student satisfaction.

Top Ranked Music Instructor

Ranked #3 Best Music Instructor in Washington County by BusinessRate.com (November 2025).

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Just contact us to get started on your musical adventure!

Lesson hours

Piano, Vocal, Choir, Conducting, and Music Theory Lessons

Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

If you're interested, feel free to reach out!

Please note that the waiting list is currently quite long, so there might be a significant wait time.

Updates
&
Highlights in 2026

Piano Day Performance

On March 29th, in celebration of Piano Day, I performed “Sakura Fantasia” at Pioneer Square.

It was a Sounds Truck NW event, and I had such a wonderful time performing among people who love the piano.

Wearing a cherry blossom–colored kimono, I brought a touch of spring and scattered sakura across downtown.

Maido Mind: Sound Truck NW at PSU Farmer’s Market

On April 18, we performed at the PSU Farmer’s Market for the Sound Truck NW event.

The set featured a unique collaboration: Yumi Torimaru on shinobue and shamisen, and myself on vocals and piano. We enjoyed sharing a variety of songs with the wonderful market crowd.

Thank you to everyone who joined us!

Maido Mind: 2026 Performance Schedule

Maido Mind is now in its 5th year, expanding our reach beyond our monthly residency at the Portland Japanese Garden. We invite you to join us for our 2026 performances on the following dates:

2026 Dates: Jan 9, Feb 13, Mar 13, Apr 17, May 8, Jun 12, Jul 24, Aug 7, Sep 18, Oct 2, Nov 13

Maido Mind: School Performance at Mitch Charter Elementary

On February 27, Maido Mind had the pleasure of performing at Mitch Charter Elementary School.

We played a variety of songs familiar to the students, and their energy was incredible. It was a joy to see them so engaged, filling the room with enthusiastic cheers and applause.

Thank you to the students and staff for such a warm welcome!

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Regular Lesson Registration Temporarily Closed

Due to the current waitlist exceeding 5 years, we have temporarily suspended new applications for Regular Lessons. We are currently accepting Spot Lessons only, which are available on an irregular basis for audition preparation, performance coaching, and during school break periods.