Creative Arts Tokyo
Minako Takeda
Performed as a classical pianist at Suntory Hall, Kanagawa Prefectural Hall, etc. After that, he expanded his activities and started working as a support musician for singers, as a multi-genre pianist such as big bands and Latin bands. In 2007, he moved his base of activities to NYC and served as a support member for overseas performances by Japanese artists. In 2018, he served as music director for the original work of TWVE Musical Company in NY, and the work was selected as a finalist at NEW YORK NEW WORKS FESTIVAL. In addition, he participated in musical works such as Legally Blonde, and performed music at Acorn theater and Carnegie Hall. Returning to Japan in 2021. He also provides music for commercials, dramas, and movies.
About MINAKO TAKEDA
Minako started her career in the Japanese music industry when she was attending in high school. She performed as a concert pianist for a Latin band, several big band jazz orchestras, classical, pop, and rock music. She also has joined a creative team for composing, arranging, and performing keyboard instruments for movies and TV soundtracks. In 2007, she moved to New York City to seek experience in the musical scene. She has worked for TWVE (The World Voice Ensemble) as a music director as well as a performing pianist. The work she has done was recognized as a finalist for the "NEW YORK NEW WORKS FESTIVAL". She has continued her role as a performing musical director working for the company. ". She has experience performing at Acorn Theater and Carnegie Hall. In the winter of 2021, she returned to Tokyo, Japan to continue working as a performing pianist as well as a music director, arranger, and composer.