Bridging Japan and New York through Words and Culture
As a Japanese person, I learned how American education is practical compare to Japanese education. My life got so much better after attending colleges in USA because I learned fundamentals that I need in my life.
How to Easily Pass the ABRSM Grade 5 Theory Exam Hello everyone! This is Maegami from the blog Megami no Maegami. I also teach piano in New York, and today I’m sharing information about the ABRSM, the Royal Schools of Music exams from the UK. What happens when you reach the highest ABRSM level in…
Best Piano Method Books: A Teacher’s Top Recommendations Hello! I’m Maegami, author of the blog “Goddess Bangs”.As a piano teacher in the U.S. for over 15 years, I’ve tested many method books with students of all ages. Today, I’ll share my top recommended piano books, carefully selected from my teaching experience. Choosing the right piano…
The Prestige of Sacred Heart: New York’s Elite Girls’ School Nurturing Future Leaders Hello! I’m Maegami, author of the blog “Goddess Bangs”. Today, from the theme of education in New York, I’d like to introduce one of the city’s most prestigious schools: Sacred Heart. When choosing an educational environment for your child, balancing academic excellence…
How to Get a U.S. High School Equivalency: The GED Option Hello everyone! This is Maegami from the blog Goddess Bangs. Many people believe you need to graduate from high school in your home country to study abroad in the U.S., but that’s not necessarily true. Even if you didn’t finish high school in Japan…
John Thompson Piano Method: The Best Choice for Fast Piano Progress Hello everyone, this is Maegami from the blog Megami no Maegami. Today I’m sharing from my piano series, where I introduce effective piano learning materials based on my 10+ years of experience teaching piano in the U.S. This time, let’s take a closer look…
Top Piano Competitions in New York for Kids: Perform at Carnegie Hall If you’re looking for a piano competition in New York that your child can participate in—from young beginners to teenagers—there are wonderful opportunities available. I have personally entered three students in New York competitions, and they received First Prize, Third Prize, and Honorable…
Hunter College Elementary School in New York: A School for Gifted Children? If you’ve ever wondered where some of New York City’s most talented children go to school, chances are you’ve heard of Hunter College Elementary School (HCES). Often described as the most selective public elementary school in New York—and even harder to get into…
Want to Get Into the Ivy League? Start with Graduate School Dreaming of an Ivy League education? For many international students and professionals, applying to graduate school is the most effective path. Learn why graduate-level Ivy League degrees matter for careers in law, medicine, business, and the arts. Why Graduate School Is the Smart Path…
Studying Abroad: Key Differences Between the U.S. and Japanese Education Systems Hello! This is Maegami from the blog “Megami no Maegami.” Today, I’d like to continue my series on education in America and share my personal study abroad experience. In this article, I’ll explain the major differences between American and Japanese education systems, the true…
What is Critical Thinking? – A Key Skill in American Education and How It Shapes Your Thought Process Hello, this is Maegami from the blog “Megami no Maegami.” Today, I will be diving into an important concept in American education—Critical Thinking. Have you ever heard of this term before? What is Critical Thinking? Critical thinking…