Toya Kawaguchi / Piano

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Born in Fukuoka Prefecture.
Despite living with autism spectrum disorder with intellectual disability and Tourette syndrome (tic disorder), he sincerely engages with music.
He attended Yamaha Music School from age 2, began piano at age 4, and currently studies under Mayumi Hanada.
He has also studied violin since age 8.
While facing challenges such as sensory sensitivity and tic symptoms, playing piano and violin provides emotional support.
He has won numerous competitions, and his dream is “to become a pianist.”
He trains diligently every day to achieve this goal.

 

【Summary of Awards】

 

・Chopin International Piano Competition in Asia
 National Finals Participant

 

・Sumire-kai Music Competition
 Fukuoka Mayor’s Award

 

・Ariake Junior Piano Competition
 Omuta Musicians Association Award

 

・Kyushu Yamaguchi Junior Piano Competition
 Excellence Award

 

・Sound of Dreams Piano Competition (Paralympic Course)
   Gold Prize・Special Jury Prize

 

・Kyushu Shimbun Piano Competition (Junior High School Division)
   First Preliminary Round: Grand Prix Winner
   Second Preliminary Round: Currently competing for the National Finals

 

He is also scheduled to perform in the concert “Kono Yubi Tomare” to be held in Fukuoka in the fall of 2025.
He continues his activities, striving to deliver the joy of music to many people.

Myokoji, Tokinoshima, Ichinomiya, Aichi, Japan

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