Pianist Tomoko Kashiwagi is a believer of lifelong learning, embracer of growth, and beneficiary of the inspirations provided by the dynamic people in her life. She finds great pleasure in playing diverse repertoire she encounters as a performer and an educator. Kashiwagi joined the faculty at the University of Arkansas- Fayetteville in 2012 where she is currently the Associate Professor of Piano and Collaborative Piano. Kashiwagi is the Artistic Director of Chamber Music on the Mountain (CMM), creating imaginative concert programs that instigates cross-fertilization with various art forms, performing in casual venues to make chamber music accessible for more people.