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things to know about Kumiko Uyeda
thirteen - 13 is her favorite number
twelve - she began playing piano at age 4
eleven
she received a bachelor of music degree from University of the Pacific Conservatory of Music, a masters degree in piano from Manhattan School of Music, and a PhD. degree in ethnomusicology from University California Santa Cruz.
Kumi believes ALIENS are living amongst us.
planet mars
ten - Kumiko was a nerdy math major when she first began her college education.
nine - Kumiko is an ayurvedic food and yoga fan
eight - has been a fencer for over 20 years
seven - is a self taught composer
six - Kumiko attempted to circumnavigate the world in a sailboat
five -Kumiko has released 2 solo piano cd's
four - has been making a living playing music for 29+ years.
three - was born in Japan and now spends half her time in Japan
two - in 2026 she began seriously studying JAZZ
one - in 2026 Kumiko will be releasing her 3rd solo CD of original piano compositions.
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