Education
- 2026–Present: M.A. Student, Graduate School of Media and Governance, Keio University
- 2022–2026: B.A. in Musicology, Faculty of Music, Kyoto City University of Arts
Profile
M.A. student, Graduate School of Media and Governance, Keio University. Drawing on extensive experience in creative collaboration with individuals facing various neurological and psychiatric challenges, she is interested in the impact of creative and expressive activities on individual well-being and social integration. Current research focuses on how participation in structured activities and non-verbal communication can function as a supportive framework for individuals with neurodivergent traits. By conceptualizing creative expression not merely as an artistic endeavor, but as a “structure” for reconciling individual cognitive profiles with the social environment, she aims to elucidate its underlying mechanisms through rigorous academic inquiry.
Academic Presentation
- Kasumi Okayama & Haruka Shoda. “The Effect of Mind Wandering during Piano Performance on Creative Idea Generation: A Comparison between Well-learnt and Sight-read Pieces.” Technical Report of the Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers (IEICE) / Musical Acoustics, vol. 44, no. 5, pp. 1-4, November 2025. (Oral Presentation)
Grants & Awards
- 2026: Kyoto Music Association Award
- 2026: Shinseikai Encouragement Award
- 2025: Aoyama Music Foundation Scholarship
Professional & Creative Activities
- 2024–Present: Instructor (Vocal, Piano, Songwriting), Music School
- 2014–Present: Artist (Songwriting, Composition, Arrangement, Direction, Choreography)
- 2017–2020: Artist, Sony Music Artists Inc.
- 2015–2017: Trainee, Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc.
