As a native of Japan, Yumiko Oya began playing piano at the age of 3.

As a young adult, she developed major interests in such fields as diverse as 

Science (BA) and golf.  However, her love ot music and piano could not be denied!

She went back and studied music theory at Orange Coast College, invited as a soloist for a Piano Concerto with the school's orchestra.  Further studies earned Yumiko a masters degree in Piano Performance at the California Institute of the Arts.  She has been enjoying teaching privately and performing.