Wai Mizutani Music Academy
Whether picking up an instrument for the the first time or working toward advanced performance goals, the Wai Mizutani Music Academy will meet you where you are. We strive to guide you further than you have ever imagined.
At the Wai Mizutani Music Academy, students learn from accomplished musicians and educators with a depth of experience rarely found in a traditional classroom. Our instructors bring their knowledge, passion, and performance experience directly to each lesson, helping students develop both technical skill and a genuine love for music.
Learn from Those that Live the Music
Students develop more than the ability to play an instrument. Through individual instruction and ensemble experiences, they develop discipline, listening skills, creativity, confidence, and the ability to express themselves through music.
We Offer More than Just Lessons
Meet Wai Mizutani
A child prodigy in his homeland China, renowned violinist Wai Mizutani has performed worldwide with distinguished orchestras, at famed venues and shared the stage with a myriad of luminaries.
He has played with the Juilliard Symphony Orchestra, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic Orchestra and symphony orchestras throughout Europe and Asia.
His Journey
Wai Mizutani’s journey began in Beijing, China, where he picked up the violin at the age of seven. After years of dedicated study, his talent and determination eventually brought him to the United States, where he studied at The Juilliard School and later earned a master’s degree in music from the Manhattan School of Music.
His career has taken him to some of the world’s most renowned stages, where he has performed with distinguished orchestras and alongside celebrated artists. Yet his journey ultimately led him to the Flathead Valley, where he found a community that became home.
His Mission
Mizutani values the community of the Flathead Valley he conitinues to try to add to that community in every way he can, saying, "As a musician, if we say no we miss giving somebody, somehow, a chance to benefit from the music."
Today, Wai continues to perform, teach, conduct, and mentor young musicians throughout the valley. His story is one of perseverance, dedication, and a lifelong belief in the power of music to connect, inspire, and change lives.