Once day, w hen Beata was  three, Tomoko took her   shopping with her at   New York  Fabrics  in Larkspur . “ See  all the pretty fabrics, ...

 The winter Olympic Games are upon us. Tomoko's daughter Beata was an Olympics dance skater, and she continues in that profession. Beata...

Particularly when Tomoko was young, she participated in several piano performance competitions. Besides the regional competitions, Tomoko ha...

  As Tomoko demonstrates, Christmas certainly builds lifelong musical memories. Tomoko attended Ferris Academy: an elite Dutch Reformed sc...

  Tomoko knows that it often takes a family to raise a young pianist. Not only does the family have to sometimes sacrifice to pay for lesson...

  When I met Tomoko in 1983, the first question she asked me was: “Who is your favorite composer?” I answered “B é la Bart ó k.” Tomoko was ...

 When Tomoko saw a building sign indicating a skating rink, she thought of her little girl Beata. "That could be a fun activity for her...

  The world is watching the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo, thanks to the media. Especially with the pandemic, few people get to set foot at the act...

Today is Labor Day, and Tomoko exemplifies a strong work ethic. Referring to Millet’s painting “Man with a Hoe,” Tomoko notes how the worker...

Tomoko's daughter Beata performs and coaches ice dancing, echoing Tomoko's double professional life as piano performer and teacher....

Among the genres of classical music that delights Tomoko is the waltz. That love also reflects Tomoko’s enjoyment of dancing. Even her ...