Aenea Mizushima Keyes

Aenea Mizushima Keyes is an instructor at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM), affiliated with the Pre-College and Continuing Education departments. She teaches Violin Lessons and Chamber Music, with over 20 years of coaching experience. Her roles include performer, composer, and educator, specializing in violin and collaborative arts.

Education:

• M.M., National Academy of Music, Bulgaria
• B.A., Sarah Lawrence College, USA

Research & Artistic Interests: Aenea focuses on violin performance, chamber music, and interdisciplinary collaborations, blending classical training with improvisation and contemporary works. Her compositions and performances often draw inspiration from visual art, dance, and film, showcased at institutions like SFMOMA and the Asian Art Museum.

Key Collaborations & Recordings:

• Founder of the piano trio MusicAEterna, producing albums like Seasons and At the Museum.
• Collaborations with artists such as Kaz Tanahashi (Japanese calligrapher) and choreographer Michiyo Sato.
• Performances at venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and London’s British Museum.

Advising & Pedagogy: Aenea emphasizes mindful practice, ensemble techniques, and artistic expression in her teaching. She accepts intermediate and advanced students.

Labs/Teams: Active in MusicAEterna and former member of the Del Sol String Quartet.