Pianist Eriko Izumida enjoys a multifaceted career as a soloist, collaborative pianist, chamber musician, and educator. She has appeared in concert throughout the United States, performing with distinguished instrumentalists, including members of the Cleveland Orchestra. Her performances have included appearances at Carnegie Hall in New York City as part of the Florida Keys International Music Competition, as well as guest artist appearances for the Norton Museum Concert Series in West Palm Beach. Equally at home as a recitalist and collaborative artist, she has performed in a wide range of chamber music concerts, master classes, and community concert series.
A dedicated educator for more than two decades, Ms. Izumida has served on the faculty of Bellissima Music Academy in Wellington, Florida, since 2014. Previously, she was a member of the piano faculty at Baldwin Wallace College Preparatory and served as a staff accompanist at the Baldwin Wallace Conservatory. She has also taught at the International Festival for Strings & More and Baldwin Wallace Piano Camp. In addition, she has been invited to adjudicate piano competitions for the National Federation of Music Clubs and the Youngstown Music Teachers Association. Known for her thoughtful and engaging teaching style, Ms. Izumida has guided students to competition awards, scholarships, successful auditions, and confident performances while fostering a lifelong appreciation for music.
An experienced collaborative pianist, Ms. Izumida has performed with nationally and internationally recognized artists in recital, chamber music, and master classes. Her recording, *Violin Favorites*, with violinist Hristo Popov, was released by TC Artists.
Originally from Japan, Ms. Izumida earned both Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees in Piano Performance from The Cleveland Institute of Music. She also studied piano performance at the Royal Academy of Music in London, experiences that continue to shape her artistry as both a performer and educator.