Studio Information

Mina Kusumoto Piano Studio 
Teaching piano at Riverdale (Bronx), Manhattan
•Building up piano technique, exploring interpretations, theory, keyboard skills and ear training
•Preparation for Music college and precollege audition, NYSSMA, ABRSM exams and competitions

Student Achievement 

*Congratulations!*

Mizuki. N-1st prize at Young Artist Competition NORTH SHORE Symphony Orchestra 

Angel.F - Gold Medal AADGT "Passion of Music 2024"

Timothy. C -Gold Medal AADGT "Passion of Music 2024" & "Album Young Gifted Performers 2024"

Jeovani. A - Accepted as full scholarship student at Carnegie-Mellon Precollege Summer Program 

Precollege, Music School
The Juilliard School, Manhattan School of Music, Special Music School at Kaufman Center (Middle School and High School), La Guardia High School

* College 
Princeton University, Yale University, Cornel University, Columbia University, Manhattan School of Music, New England Conservatory, Berklee School of Music

 ABRSM 
2012
Grade 4 Distinction
Grade 5 Merit
2013
Grade 5 Distinction
2014
Grade 6 Distinction
Grade 7 Merit
2015
Grade 4 Merit
Grade 8 Distinction
2016
Grade 3 Merit
Grade 4 Merit
Grade 7 Merit

NYSSMA
2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2021
Outstanding Level 1-4
2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Outstanding Level 5-6
2014
Perfect Score (100/100) Level 6
2017
Perfect Score (100/100) Level 6
2024 
Perfect Score (100/100) Level 6

Competitions
2014 The 1st Prize at Concert Festival Solo recital international competition
2014 Grand Prize at Concert Festival International Competitionh
2015 Silver Medal AADGT Festival “Passion of Music”
2013 Semi Finalist at Kaufman Center International Youth Piano Competition
2016 The 1st Prize at Rondo Vangard Competition
2018 1st Prize at NY Solo Competition
2018 3rd Prize at NY Debut Concerto Audition
2019, 2020 1st, 2nd, 3rd Winner at NY Solo Competition
2023 3rrd Prize IGMC Music Competition
2024 Gold Medal AADGT Festival "Passion of Music"
2024 Gold Medal AADGT "Album for Young Gifted Performers"

Student Performance













*Mina Kusumoto is a member of Steinway Educational Partner.
*Accept students through an audition. All age of students who eager to learn music and improve their piano skills (both interpretations and techniques) seriously are welcome to my studio!!
*Annual Student Recital is held at Steinway Hall in NYC
*For more studio informations and audition details, please send an email from Contact page.