Pianist Rie Tanaka

Rie Tanaka

Performing Artist, Music Educator, Wellness Specialist

“Pianist Rie Tanaka plays with engaging musicality…“

– Pioneer Press

Performing Artist

Winner of national and international piano competitions, Rie Tanaka maintains a full concert schedule for solo and chamber performances.

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Music Educator

For over 13 years, Rie has been teaching piano to students of all levels and ages, at music schools and Universities.

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Wellness Specialist

For the past 6 years, Rie has lectured and led Yoga sessions at major music festivals, Universities, and conferences.

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A day after I got back from the NAMM show, I had a memorable performance at the Benderly-Kendall Opera House in Patagonia, where I played their historic 1881 Blüthner piano. Every piece on this program was inspired by the unique and rich history of the instrument and its connections to various musicians and composers. My first time at @thenammshow back in January completely blew my mind!!! I was privileged to check out the newest @boesendorferofficial models at Yamaha’s VIP room, enjoyed reconnecting and meeting the team members, and nerding out about technology and music with them🎵🎹 Excited to perform with so many wonderful musicians this semester!! That dread when the hardest passage of a 30-minute sonata appears at the very end, and you somehow survive it, only to miss the very last note. The year 2025 was a wonderfully busy and meaningful year ☺️✨ Congratulations to @ecpushkin for organizing, performing, and creating such a powerful and memorable concert commemorating the 50th anniversary of Shostakovich’s death, in collaboration with students and faculty from the School of Music and the School of Dance! Speed rehearsal and concert in one day with the great @ilanbone! Such a fun program🪗 “Oh! How often have I heard and seen him, Scarbo.” 🎹✨ NCKP 2025 was nothing short of extraordinary! I’m so grateful for the opportunity to join as a staff member and play a small part in this incredible gathering of piano educators and industry leaders!