Makana Jimbu

Makana Jimbu’s musical journey commenced at a young age in Japan where her

passion for piano and electronic organ flourished under the guidance of Yamaha

Music School. Her talents expanded to composition, setting the stage for a lifelong

dedication to music. The world of percussion beckoned her, and she answered the

call with remarkable success.

An Innovative Percussion artist, Makana is a prizewinner of the Japan Percussion

Association Competition, KOBE International Marimba Competition, Cho-ko Cup

Music Competition, Poland International Marimba Competition, and Italy PAS

International Marimba Competition. She was a semi-finalist of the Great Plain

Marimba Competition and Taiwan International Percussion Competition. Beyond

this, she has performed marimba recitals throughout Japan and the United States.

Makana’s commitment to music extends to her role as an educator, imparting her

knowledge to students of all ages. She has taught throughout Japan and the United

States, ranging from group music classes for children, to private instruction of all

ages.

Makana received degrees from Senzoku Gakuen College of Music (BM) and the

University of North Texas (Graduate Artist Certificate and Master of Music). Her

principal teachers include Momoko Kamiya, Kikuiko Ishi, Christopher Deane, and

Mark Ford.

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