Erisa began her musical journey at age 3 on piano, picked up the flute at 10, and later started saxophone at 19. She studied music both in Japan and internationally, eventually earning awards from the Berklee College of Music and various national and international jazz festivals.

Her playing is known for its expressive phrasing and bold tone, earning praise from leading jazz critic Masahisa Segawa for “combining delicate beauty with a passionate, rich sound.” She’s also one of the few artists in Japan to master the Beatboxing Flute technique — performing flute and vocal percussion at the same time.

Erisa has performed on national television and at major jazz events, and continues to be an active performer in Tokyo’s music scene. She coaches flute, piano, and saxophone, with studies that emphasize both solid fundamentals and creative expression.

Selected Awards

2007 Canada West Coast Jazz Festival Gold Award, Canada National Jazz Festival Gold Award, 2012 Berklee Performance Division Award, 2015 Chigusa Award Grand Prix & Best Performance, 2017 JAZZ JAPAN “60 New Artists Emerging in the 2010s”, 2019 Apollo Amateur Night Japan Finalist, 2020 Nippon Television “Tenkaichi Music Festival” Winner.

TV Appearances

TV Tokyo (Kimista), TV Asahi (Kamihitoe), BS Nippon Television (Apollo Amateur Night Japan Final), CBC Television (Honno Z), Kansai Television (God Tweet), Fuji Television (Zenryoku! Datsuryoku Times), Nippon Television (Tenkaichi Music Festival).

Studies & Style

Erisa’s studies are high-energy and full of groove, offering a mix of serious musicality and playful creativity. She helps learners express themselves through their instrument, develop their tone, and expand their stylistic range — whether they’re into jazz, pop, hip hop, or classical.