Mari Nishihata

Mari is a piano teacher and active performer in Cincinnati, Ohio. She holds a Master of Music in harpsichord performance from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor of Music in piano performance from the University of Dayton. With more than fifteen years of experience, she welcomes students and audiences of many backgrounds and experience levels.

She loves the piano because it offers a natural, expressive way to communicate. She sees music as a source of inspiration, healing, and connection. Mari also improvises, bringing spontaneity and creativity to her performances. Through her compositions, concerts, and teaching, Mari shares the beauty, power, and joy of music in ways that invite everyone to listen, learn, and take part.