About Teacher Kenta (level i)

Teacher Kenta is an aspiring guitarist, composer and educator, who is a 2018 Downbeat Student Award winner and graduate of the New School of Jazz in NYC.

As a performer and composer, Teacher Kenta released his debut record “Glimpse” in 2019, which received international critical acclaim for breaking new ground in contemporary jazz and metal music. As an educator, he has been teaching since 2012 to a diverse clientele, ranging from early music education in public school programs, to college-level music theory, and ear training to university students.

From his experience teaching students of all ages and levels, Teacher Kenta prioritizes helping students find music they will love to listen, play and practice. Discovering the joy of performing music is at the core of Teacher Kenta’s teaching.

B.F.A. in Jazz Performance from The New School of Jazz