Rina Ikeda

About the Author

Rina Ikeda is a dedicated author and musician whose writing draws from her personal odyssey in the world of classical music education. Born and raised in Japan, she pursued her passion for the piano with unwavering determination, navigating the rigorous demands of Japanese academic systems before embarking on an ambitious adventure abroad. Her debut book, 'High School to Hochschule -A Piano Students German Dream: Japanese Exams Are not Everything -A Real Journey of a High School Graduate into a German Music University (Japanese Edition),' chronicles her transformative journey from a high school graduate to a student at a prestigious German music institution, offering candid insights into cultural adaptation, artistic growth, and the pursuit of dreams beyond conventional paths. Through her narrative, Ikeda inspires aspiring musicians to embrace international opportunities and challenge self-limiting beliefs, blending memoir with motivational guidance in a voice that resonates with authenticity and resilience.