About the Entry

A name (nicknames are acceptable) and a portrait photo must be submitted. Participants' names and portraits will be published on the website.

You just started learning how to play the piano and are wondering if you can participate as well?

Children who have just started piano, and adults who are beginners are welcome to join us! All level of experience are welcome. We also welcome advanced players who are aiming for the top prizes. Three tutor judges with excellent careers will send you a critique of your performance, summarizing the best parts of your performance and offer advice for the future.

About Payment

After submitting the entry form, we will send payment instructions to your Cafetalk registered e-mail address.

Please follow the instructions and pay 5,000 points (5,500 yen tax included). Cafetalk points can be purchased by credit card, bank transfer, Paypal, or Rakuten Pay.

Please be aware that in case of a cancellation after payment, the points will not be refunded. Thank you for understanding.

About the Video Submission

Please film the video after the date of your entry. Videos recorded in the past cannot be submitted.

*You may only submit your recording once. Re-submission is not allowed.

2 to 5 minutes in length, classical music only, any piece can be performed. Performances that significantly exceed the length of the piece or are different from the piece declared at the time of entry are not allowed.

*Excerpts from songs, movements, suites, and variations, as well as combinations of multiple songs are possible.

*Non-published music, compositions of your own, and special techniques (placing something on the piano strings, hitting the body of the piano, etc.) are not allowed.

Any type of piano can be used, including electronic, upright, and grand pianos.

In addition to your home, you may also submit footage shot in a studio or other location.

You do not have to memorize the music score. It does not affect your score during judging.

The video can be taken with a smart phone. Please make sure that the screen is facing sideways and is fixed so that the hands, face, and entire body (down to the feet) can be clearly seen.

About the Judges

The jury consists of three pianists who offer lessons at Cafetalk.

About the Judging Method

Score out of 100 (technical + artistic).The highest and lowest scores are removed and the medium score will be used.

Certificate of Commendation, Prizes, etc.

1st, and 2nd place winners will receive a certificate and a Cafetalk original design T-shirt (size can be chosen), 4th place winners will receive a certificate and a Cafetalk original eco-bag by mail. (also to overseas).

All contest participants will receive the judges' comments in PDF format by e-mail. In addition, a "NEXT" library card worth 500 yen will be given as a participation prize.