Impromptus HAKUBA - Studio

Three sound proof rooms with grand pianos.
The owner is a highly experienced piano tuner/technician.
Finely tuned, well-prepared pianos await you.

OWNER'S BIO

IKUO YAMAGUCHI

1955

Born in Yokohama

1980

Trained at Yamaha Piano Technical Academy

1981

Upon joining Yamaha Corporation, worked in Osaka, Paris, Hamamatsu, Hamburg, and Brussels

2008 Resigned from Yamaha after returning to Japan and moved to Hakuba
2010 Opened Impromptus HAKUBA
The studio comprising a grand piano and soundproofing facilities.

STUDIO OUTLINE

Studio A (13m2)
Studio B (13m2)
Studio C (21m2)

We have four C3XA, top of the line Yamaha C series Grand Pianos. You can play the piano for not only solo practice but also for accompaniment or ensemble. One piano per studio guaranteed. Studio C can hold two grands so that you can use the studio to play duet.

Carried-in instruments must be acoustic to keep sound levels under control. No percussion instruments for above reasons. We appreciate your cooperation.

Equipment

5 music stand (WengerF201)
4 Yamaha piano benches (No.5, with backrest)
4 Yamaha piano benches (No.60, without backrest)

It is possible to arrange a small salon concert in the dining area which can accommodate 20 guests.

We give priority to the overnight guests; however, please ask about vacancies if you would like to use the studio only.

Although we do have slippers for indoor usage but it will be best if you bring your own footwear for piano use.
Booking
Studio A
Yamaha C series Grand Pianos. Studio B