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Utako

5 (23 reviews)

Rate $114
Response 12h
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Number of students Utako has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

5 (23 reviews)

$114/h

1^st lesson free

Singing
Piano
Keyboard
Music reading

Piano, Voice & Songwriting Lessons — Build Confidence, Creativity & Real Musical Growth Berklee College of Music Graduate | Award-Winning Composer

Name: Utako
Address: London, CA
Telephone: undefined
Price range: $114

Singing
Piano
Keyboard
Music reading

Lesson location

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One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Utako will be happy to arrange your first Singing lesson.

About Utako

I am a Berklee College of Music graduate (Cum Laude) and an award-winning composer, recognised internationally including the John Lennon Songwriting Contest and Hiroshima Award.

Beyond qualifications, my focus is on helping each student grow musically in a way that is personal, creative, and meaningful.

I have taught over 500 students across music schools and private settings, working with children, adults, and professionals. My lessons are tailored to each individual — whether you are preparing for ABRSM exams, starting music for the first time, or developing your own artistic voice.

Students often tell me they gain not only skills, but confidence, creativity, and a deeper connection to music.

About the lesson

Each lesson is tailored to your goals, level, and learning style.

For younger students, I support clear and steady progress, including ABRSM preparation, while keeping lessons engaging and enjoyable.

For adults and working professionals, lessons are focused and efficient — designed to help you make meaningful progress even with limited time.

For those interested in songwriting or creative development, I guide you in finding your own musical voice, rather than simply following a method.

In addition to technique and repertoire, I also support students in developing deeper musical skills such as music theory, ear training, and transcribing — helping you not only play music, but truly understand and internalise it.

Many students find this especially valuable, as it allows them to learn songs by ear, improvise, and become more independent musicians.

My approach balances structure and creativity, so you are not just learning music, but developing your own relationship with it.

Most students choose 60-minute lessons, as this allows deeper progress and more personalised guidance.

The first session (30 minutes) is a chance for us to meet, understand your goals, and see if the lessons are a good fit.

All levels are welcome — from complete beginners to more advanced students.

What you can learn

• Piano
• Singing / Voice
• Songwriting / Artist Development
• Music Theory (beginner to advanced)
• Ear Training
• Transcribing (play by ear)
• ABRSM exam preparation (optional)

Lessons are available online.

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5 (23 reviews)

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Ana
- 5
Perfect! She's really sweet and explains everything in a way it's easy to understand! Excited to keep doing classes with her.
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Ana

Perfect! She's really sweet and explains everything in a way it's easy to understand! Excited to keep doing classes with her.

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Ana is very sweet, organized and passionate about singing. I can tell that she practice perperly and am looking forward to see her musical growth! :)
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  Ana is very sweet, organized and passionate about singing. I can tell that she practice perperly and am looking forward to see her musical growth! :)
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Myrtle
- 5
Perfect! I’m incredibly grateful to Utako. What I appreciate most is the structure she brings to every lesson. Each technique is broken down into clear levels, which gives me a real sense of direction and makes my progress feel consistent and measurable. Our weekly check-ins help me see how much I’m improving, which is really motivating.

She also explains things in a very tangible way, especially when it comes to what’s happening in the throat and how everything should feel. This makes techniques much easier to understand and apply. I love her step-by-step approach, her positivity, and the way she encourages me — it gives me confidence and keeps me going. I also really value that we choose songs based on what I enjoy. I’ve seen continuous improvement thanks to her, and I couldn’t recommend her more!
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Myrtle

Perfect! I’m incredibly grateful to Utako. What I appreciate most is the structure she brings to every lesson. Each technique is broken down into clear levels, which gives me a real sense of direction and makes my progress feel consistent and measurable. Our weekly check-ins help me see how much I’m improving, which is really motivating.

She also explains things in a very tangible way, especially when it comes to what’s happening in the throat and how everything should feel. This makes techniques much easier to understand and apply. I love her step-by-step approach, her positivity, and the way she encourages me — it gives me confidence and keeps me going. I also really value that we choose songs based on what I enjoy. I’ve seen continuous improvement thanks to her, and I couldn’t recommend her more!

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Myrtle has been taking lessons with me for some months now. She is focused, motivated and has been growing a lot! Looking forward to see how much she will grow even more!
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  Myrtle has been taking lessons with me for some months now. She is focused, motivated and has been growing a lot! Looking forward to see how much she will grow even more!
Shan
- 5
Perfect! Utako was fantastic! I couldn’t have hoped for a better tutor for my first singing lesson.

We spent time discussing my goals, evaluating my voice/current ability, singing exercises, discussing theory, and coming up with a forward plan.

Utako made the lesson really enjoyable. I would recommend her as a tutor to anyone.
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Shan

Perfect! Utako was fantastic! I couldn’t have hoped for a better tutor for my first singing lesson.

We spent time discussing my goals, evaluating my voice/current ability, singing exercises, discussing theory, and coming up with a forward plan.

Utako made the lesson really enjoyable. I would recommend her as a tutor to anyone.
Bakytzhan
- 5
Perfect! Utako is an excellent teacher. Her lessons are very professional and well-structured, and she uses a wide range of techniques, cards, and supporting materials that make learning engaging and clear. She also does a great job of tracking progress, which helps me see how far I’ve come. At the same time, she is very flexible and adapts easily to her students’ needs and requests. I truly enjoy learning with Utako, and I’ve seen great progress in my piano playing thanks to her guidance.
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Bakytzhan

Perfect! Utako is an excellent teacher. Her lessons are very professional and well-structured, and she uses a wide range of techniques, cards, and supporting materials that make learning engaging and clear. She also does a great job of tracking progress, which helps me see how far I’ve come. At the same time, she is very flexible and adapts easily to her students’ needs and requests. I truly enjoy learning with Utako, and I’ve seen great progress in my piano playing thanks to her guidance.
Jamie
- 5
Perfect! Utako is exacting and diligent, she knows the student pitfalls, stumbling blocks, and she is passionate about music.
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Jamie

Perfect! Utako is exacting and diligent, she knows the student pitfalls, stumbling blocks, and she is passionate about music.
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Dev
- 5
Perfect! Great tutor
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Dev

Perfect! Great tutor
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Lucy
- 5
Perfect! Simplification of the learning process, I already understand a few methods and technics in my journey of learning the piano as a beginner
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Lucy

Perfect! Simplification of the learning process, I already understand a few methods and technics in my journey of learning the piano as a beginner
Alex
- 5
Perfect! Utako is an excellent teacher. Patient and knowledgeable, I can really feel myself improving on each lesson and look forward to learning so much more from Utako!
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Alex

Perfect! Utako is an excellent teacher. Patient and knowledgeable, I can really feel myself improving on each lesson and look forward to learning so much more from Utako!

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He has great motivation and practising a lot and growing a lot!
Looking forward to leading and seeing his growth!
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  He has great motivation and practising a lot and growing a lot!
  Looking forward to leading and seeing his growth!
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Vanda
- 5
Perfect! Very encouraging and knowledgable
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Vanda

Perfect! Very encouraging and knowledgable
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Sanu
- 5
Perfect! I am a first-time singer and was quite nervous going into the lesson.
I had a great first experience with Utako. She was timely, really easy to talk to and very informative about techniques and training.
Everything was explained very clearly and to my satisfaction.
I will be booking follow-up lessons.
Thank you, Utako.
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Sanu

Perfect! I am a first-time singer and was quite nervous going into the lesson.
I had a great first experience with Utako. She was timely, really easy to talk to and very informative about techniques and training.
Everything was explained very clearly and to my satisfaction.
I will be booking follow-up lessons.
Thank you, Utako.

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Sanu is a very focused and humble person.
He listened to my explanation carefully and asked me some excellent questions.
I'm happy to be his part of the music journey and looking forward to working with him!
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  Sanu is a very focused and humble person.
  He listened to my explanation carefully and asked me some excellent questions.
  I'm happy to be his part of the music journey and looking forward to working with him!
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Tracy
- 5
Perfect! Utako is very patient and caring. My daughters enjoyed her lesson.
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Tracy

Perfect! Utako is very patient and caring. My daughters enjoyed her lesson.

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They are both focused, wonderful students!
Let's start working on fingering number and the rhythm. Looking forward to being a part of their growth!
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  They are both focused, wonderful students!
  Let's start working on fingering number and the rhythm. Looking forward to being a part of their growth!
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Delphine
- 5
Perfect! My first lesson with Utako was wonderful. She is kind, fun and very encouraging. I recommend her 100%! Hope to see you again soon! Delphine
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Delphine

Perfect! My first lesson with Utako was wonderful. She is kind, fun and very encouraging. I recommend her 100%! Hope to see you again soon! Delphine

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Can't believe she self-taught to that level! Amazing discipline and can't wait to start the lesson. :)
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  Can't believe she self-taught to that level! Amazing discipline and can't wait to start the lesson. :)
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Tina
- 5
Perfect! very friendly and enthusiastic !
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Tina

Perfect! very friendly and enthusiastic !
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Rebecca
- 5
Perfect! Utako is very knowledgeable and clearly has a love for songwriting- thank you for the session!
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Rebecca

Perfect! Utako is very knowledgeable and clearly has a love for songwriting- thank you for the session!

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Rebecca has a nice texture in her voice as well as a good ear to adjust to the keys. We will be working on the skill to hit the right note immediately. For Songwriting, we will be working on figuring out the key of the song and learn how to develop the emotion through harmonies.
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  Rebecca has a nice texture in her voice as well as a good ear to adjust to the keys. We will be working on the skill to hit the right note immediately. For Songwriting, we will be working on figuring out the key of the song and learn how to develop the emotion through harmonies.
Nika
- 5
Perfect! a very good teacher
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Nika

Perfect! a very good teacher
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Juan
- 5
Perfect! My daughter really enjoyed her lessons with Utako and made good progress on her piano pieces.
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Juan

Perfect! My daughter really enjoyed her lessons with Utako and made good progress on her piano pieces.
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Indya
- 5
Perfect! Utako is an excellent and very knowledgeable piano teacher. She is very friendly, encouraging and patient and makes the lessons really enjoyable for me. I am a beginner but after only a few lessons we are already discussing preparing for the Grade 1 exams. I would highly recommend Utako for any looking to learn the piano.
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Indya

Perfect! Utako is an excellent and very knowledgeable piano teacher. She is very friendly, encouraging and patient and makes the lessons really enjoyable for me. I am a beginner but after only a few lessons we are already discussing preparing for the Grade 1 exams. I would highly recommend Utako for any looking to learn the piano.

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Great work so far! We can definitely aim for grade 1 this summer and possibly grade 2 during this year!
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  Great work so far! We can definitely aim for grade 1 this summer and possibly grade 2 during this year!
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Kevin
- 5
Perfect! Utako is extremely friendly and accommodating. She’s a great teacher and very patient.

I would highly recommend her as a tutor!
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Kevin

Perfect! Utako is extremely friendly and accommodating. She’s a great teacher and very patient.

I would highly recommend her as a tutor!

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Great job! His focus is great and sense of melody is wonderful. Rhythm can be improved by playing rhythm game and clapping hands, counting while he plays the piano.
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  Great job! His focus is great and sense of melody is wonderful. Rhythm can be improved by playing rhythm game and clapping hands, counting while he plays the piano.
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Beth

Utako is an amazing tutor. She’s shown me a lot with regard to piano, voice and music in general. She is consistent, timely and very respectful, aside from being very knowledgeable and a fantastic composer. Would definitely recommend!
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Beth
Utako is an amazing tutor. She’s shown me a lot with regard to piano, voice and music in general. She is consistent, timely and very respectful, aside from being very knowledgeable and a fantastic composer. Would definitely recommend!
Neo

I’ve worked with Utako in many capacities, as a songwriter, community leader, pianist and activist, she puts excellence and discipline at the forefront of her work. Utako isn’t simply invested in the musical growth of her students but the emotional growth too. She approaches her lessons with ease, warmth and fun, a combination perfect for a learning environment!
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Neo
I’ve worked with Utako in many capacities, as a songwriter, community leader, pianist and activist, she puts excellence and discipline at the forefront of her work. Utako isn’t simply invested in the musical growth of her students but the emotional growth too. She approaches her lessons with ease, warmth and fun, a combination perfect for a learning environment!
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Harshitha

Utako is a wonderful person to work with. She is patient, methodical, empathetic, knowledgeable and cares a lot about her students. She is also an accomplished songwriter and gives wonderful insights that make learning with her always exciting
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Harshitha
Utako is a wonderful person to work with. She is patient, methodical, empathetic, knowledgeable and cares a lot about her students. She is also an accomplished songwriter and gives wonderful insights that make learning with her always exciting
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Nakayama

I've been working with Utako for seven years. She's one of the most honest, thoughtful, and happy persons that I've every known.
You will be very lucky to have her as your instructor for anything you'd like to learn as her love for music is positively toxic!
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Nakayama
I've been working with Utako for seven years. She's one of the most honest, thoughtful, and happy persons that I've every known.
You will be very lucky to have her as your instructor for anything you'd like to learn as her love for music is positively toxic!
Dina

Utako is an exceptional and skilled teacher who takes an individual approach and tailors the lesson towards the needs and goals of the learner in various genres and areas of music. I highly recommend taking her lessons as you will gain a lot of knowledge through a fun, interesting and educational way!
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Dina
Utako is an exceptional and skilled teacher who takes an individual approach and tailors the lesson towards the needs and goals of the learner in various genres and areas of music. I highly recommend taking her lessons as you will gain a lot of knowledge through a fun, interesting and educational way!
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10 h: $1138

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This first lesson offered with Utako will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

30min

Details

Lessons are tailored to each student’s goals and level, combining technique, creativity, and practical musical skills.

Many students choose 60-minute lessons, as this allows deeper progress and more personalised guidance.

I also support students in developing skills such as ear training and playing by ear, helping you become a more independent and confident musician.

The first session (30 minutes) is a chance for us to meet, understand your goals, and see if the lessons are a good fit.

Cancellation policy: 24 hours’ notice is required.

Standard rates:
1 hour — £60
45 min — £50
30 min — £40

Find out more about Utako

When did you first develop a passion for music and your favourite instrument?
My mother told me that I used to ask her for a song for every single stuff like "Mom, is there a song about Moon?" and I was singing it since I was 10 months old.
I just loved feeling and hearing my voice go out of my mouth and melting into the sky.
Is there a particular type music or artist that you listen to on a loop without it driving you crazy?
All the time! My family hates me for it.
My long time heavy rotation is "Make Me Lovely" by Laura Mvula (especially with Metropole Orkest version)
My current heavy rotation is "Desert Song" by säje
Explain to us the most difficult or riveting course you could personally give to a student of music.
Songwriting can be the most difficult but riveting course that could personally give to a student of music, because it's closely related with finding own inner voice.
What do you think is the most complicated instrument to master and why?
Voice. Because there is never the same instruments in the world. Each voice is different and moreover, we have to use our ears fully to develop it as compare to for example, Piano which students can learn to play by watching where to press, how to press the keys.
What are your keys to success?
Enjoy small steps and be patient. Try to make new mistakes instead of being afraid of making mistakes.
Name three musicians you dream of meeting in your favourite bar in the early hours of the morning. Explain why.
I fortunately already have performed as a part of his choir member but Jacob Collier! I love his music and the way he thinks and approach music. He is kind, humble and so inspiring both as a musician and as a person.
It's impossible but John Lennon is the musician that I would have loved to talked to. He inspires me a lot because of not just his music but also what he did through music. I'm a dreamer and believer of world peace and I hope I can contribute to the society through my music.
As a composer, I'd love to meet John Williams and ask how he came up with those amazing songs. I'm sure he hears the sound in him before he writes it. I want to ask what he does for the process. If he meditates, takes nap, drives or take showers..!
Provide a valuable anecdote related to music or your days at music school.
Because of the technology, we can see what's going on on the other side of the globe within a click. But I used to scroll the "World News" and falling asleep during the history class.
It changed after I went to Berklee College of Music - where musicians from all over the world come and learn and make music together. It's like a United Nation in music.
By making friends from all over the world through music, I realised about universality and diversity of humanity and music. Now I can't scroll through the world news without thinking about my friends and their family.
Our moral needs to catch up and I believe music helps bring us together.
What are the little touches that make you a Superprof in music?
I love both people and music. Seeing them grow is my joy!

Piano, Voice & Songwriting Lessons — Build Confidence, Creativity & Real Musical Growth Berklee College of Music Graduate | Award-Winning Composer

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When did you first develop a passion for music and your favourite instrument?

Is there a particular type music or artist that you listen to on a loop without it driving you crazy?

Explain to us the most difficult or riveting course you could personally give to a student of music.

What do you think is the most complicated instrument to master and why?

What are your keys to success?

Name three musicians you dream of meeting in your favourite bar in the early hours of the morning. Explain why.

Provide a valuable anecdote related to music or your days at music school.

What are the little touches that make you a Superprof in music?

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