ABOUT OGINO ACADEMY

Ogino Academy LLC was established in January 2020 by Arisa Ogino. The Academy is run as a family business by Arisa Ogino (Owner/Founder), Sachiko Ogino (Director), Kanari Melody Ogino (Instructor), and Saeri Harmony Ogino (Instructor). Currently, the academy holds nearly 100 students ranging in ages 4 to 18. We accommodate students who want to learn for fun to students who hope to make a career out of it — the choice is yours.

At Ogino Academy, the students will learn, grow, and succeed under our guidance. Learn by receiving hands-on experience with our professional instructors. Grow by gaining lifelong skills through practicing, performing, and demonstrating their artistry. Succeed by understanding the art of persistence and achieving long-term goals.

Due to the fact that Ogino Academy is a family-run business, we treat each and every one of our students like family. We do not only care about their educational growth but their emotional and mental development as well. This is also thanks to our students’ families who are very generous with their constant support and encouragement. Our tight-knit community also helps connect the students in creating lifelong friendships with each other.

Our mission is to inspire young students and their families to achieve a love for music & math while learning important life skills such as discipline, determination, confidence, and creative thinking. We look forward to our students’ growth through our program and their successes through their future endeavors.

Arisa Ogino (FOUNDER/OWNER)

PIANO

Arisa Ogino graduated from the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music in 2017. Throughout her musical career, she has won numerous competitions ranging from local to international competitions. In 2012 she made her Carnegie Hall debut, marking her first national appearance. Since then, Ms. Arisa has been invited to perform in several locations such as France and Germany.

Arisa Ogino started her piano teaching career in August 2015, with two students. In just five years, she grew her clientele to 30 students, which inspired her to open Ogino Academy LLC in 2020. Ms. Arisa constantly provides her students with performance opportunities including studio recitals, competitions, and festivals. Several of her students have received high remarks from the prestigious MTAC Certificate of Merit examinations and were awarded at local & international competitions.

ABACUS

Arisa Ogino currently serves as the Executive Assistant of the League for Soroban Education, America. Her role as Executive Assistant includes planning and organizing contests, expanding abacus practice in America, and creating opportunities for young students.

Ms. Arisa received her teaching qualification in 2008 and began her teaching career under Mr. Yabuki, the League President and Director at Sigma Soroban/Math School. Since 2012 she taught a wide range of students throughout California and the country. Some of her advanced students have been recognized at local and national contests including top awards at the 2019 US/Canada Abacus Contest in Banff, AB. Her experiences at Sigma Soroban/Math School inspired her to create her abacus classroom at Ogino Academy.

Ms. Arisa’s teaching philosophy:

“Each and every student is unique and different, yet their capabilities are endless. As a teacher, I try to bring out their best self through the arts and encourage my students to constantly aim higher. My teaching style is a balance of strict, passionate, and encouraging.”

SACHIKO OGINO (DIRECTOR)

Sachiko Ogino graduated from the Osaka University of Arts as a Piano Performance major. During her time in Japan, she managed a private piano studio holding close to 50 students at a time. Additionally to her teaching business, Mrs. Ogino was known to be a popular pianist, performing all over Japan.

In the past 5 years, Mrs. Ogino worked as a piano teacher at Kodomo no Ie, a local Japanese preschool (San Gabriel). Since 2020, she completely transitioned her career to the Ogino Academy as the Director and Instructor.

Mrs. Ogino’s teaching philosophy:

「小さい子が長く音楽を楽しめる様に優しく教えることができます。」

Kanari melody ogino (instructor)

Kanari Melody Ogino graduated from Whittier College in May 2020 with a double degree in Music and Child Development. She has been working with infants, toddlers, and preschool students for over 7 years at various schools including Kokoro no Sato (West Covina) & Kodomo no Ie (San Gabriel). Outside of educational institutions, Ms. Melody has been working as a private piano and abacus teacher for over 5 years. Ms. Melody loves working with children and supporting them to grow.

Ms. Melody’s teaching philosophy:

“As a teacher, I aim to educate the students by sharing skills to read music, play piano, develop techniques, and create musicality. I believe in a flexible manner of instruction by changing lecture styles depending on the students’ experiences, strengths, and weaknesses. My ultimate goal is for students to develop skills so that they can enjoy playing the piano.”

Saeri Harmony ogino (instructor)

Saeri Harmony Ogino graduated from Whittier College in May 2020 with a Bachelor’s degree in both Music and Child Development. She has been working at baby daycare and preschool and working as the abacus and piano teacher. Ms. Harmony always has a passion for the students and loves to watch them improve.

Ms. Harmony’s teaching philosophy:

“Education is not a one-size-fits-all discipline. My philosophy of education is that all children are unique and I believe it's important that my approach is arranged to the specific learning needs of each student. I will provide a safe and comfortable environment for my students.”