Idol Academy

03/17/2022

Hi💖💖💖 I'm hosting an interactive jpop idol panel at ! Be ready in cosplay or comfortable attire and perform with us! More details coming up and see you soon! 🥰

01/13/2022

Hai everyone! It's Mari 😊
Happy new year! 🎉🎉🎉

So an update and big news:
I've decided to go back to school this January! YAY💖 Therefore unfortunately there won't be a spring session for Idol Academy at this time... but due to a lot of inquiries, I would like to announce that I have limited slots available for those who are interested in taking private vocal lessons remotely. If you'd like to take lessons, please contact me thru this page, my email, or thru my personal page: for more details on rates and availability.

Thank you all so much for your continuous support - I've been teaching JPOP idol performace classes thru Idol Academy since 2017, and feel very humbled to have had the opportunity to host such a unique class and meet people of different lives and backgrounds. 😭🙏💖

Stay tuned for SUMMER SESSION as Sensei plows through her studies in education to become an upper level boss 😎

See you then!! 🎀

10/16/2021

Our fall showcase starts today at 3pm PST on zoom! Link available on our instagram 💜 see you soon!

10/12/2021

We're having a recital for fall session this Saturday! More details will be available throughout this week! 💜💜💜

09/26/2021

2nd week in fall virtual sesh! 💖💖💖

09/13/2021

Registration for fall session is NOW CLOSED! Thank you so much for signing up for our class!
Please check your inbox to see the Google Classrooms invite and check out the assignments which are posted!

Super excited to work with you all! ❤

➡️If you missed the deadline, but interested in joining, please DM us! Thank you 😊

09/13/2021

Registration for our voice class closes today!

Register here⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUt1NIrukBvF4fhkBnPhh4-cxcrLHWV8mpUgh9BlSGLNstvg/viewform

The group song we'll be learning this session is: "Tachiagare" by Wake-up Girls! 😊😊😊

08/31/2021

Hosting a "How to be an Idol" Panel at Saboten Con this weekend! 💖💖💖

Saturday at 11:30am-12:30pm
Sunday at 5:30pm-6:30pm

Get ready to learn about being a jpop/anime idol as we'll transform you into one!! Idol cosplay and participation is highly encouraged and come join us in our Idol exercises that will definitely challenge you on our stage!

08/24/2021

Virtual Vocal Clinic via ZOOM
with
REGISTER HERE ⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUt1NIrukBvF4fhkBnPhh4-cxcrLHWV8mpUgh9BlSGLNstvg/viewform

Location:
from the comfort of your own home!

Have you ever wanted to learn how to sing your favorite tunes AND perform?

Are you already singing and want to improve on your vocal technique?

Do you wanna try out something new this fall?

Then come join us and SING your heart out!!

In the 4 weeks of this session, you will:
💖Learn the Super Basics of Singing
💖Sing ONE Solo song of your choice
💖Sing a Group Song assigned by Mari Sensei
💖Learn about constructive criticism and receive/give feedback
💖Experience Teamwork with your classmates
💖Perform your solo on Zoom
💖Recieve a customized video recording of your song as a keepsake! (THAT'S RIGHT)

➡️Weekly 90min ZOOM group class + 30min extra help on Saturdays at 2pm PST
➡️CLASS: 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9
➡️Performance date: 10/16
➡️No Registration fee, $60/person for the entire session
➡️Space is limited and will be capped after the first week of class!

What you will need:
▶️Set aside at least 10min per day to practice your songs!
▶️2 devices - one for running the Zoom application and another to play music out of.
▶️No fancy Mics necessary!
▶️A strong internet connection
▶️Access to Google Classrooms - need a valid gmail address
▶️Printer to print your music/lyrics, practice logs, etc!
▶️Students must be age 18 and up
▶️And lastly, a positive attitude!😊

08/20/2021

Our panel schedule is now released for 💖

J-Pop Idol 101 Panel on Friday, 09/03 4pm-5pm!

08/13/2021

Had amazing feedback from the last session so Idol Academy will be continuing this fall VIRTUALLY 🤗🤗🤗

I'm working on an updated flyer, pricing and dates for the next virtual sesh! Super excite to finalize all the info once everything's sorted out 💖 Hope to see you back in class!

08/09/2021

🌟🌟🌟Announcement🌟🌟🌟

Idol Academy will be at Saboten Con in September!! We'll be hosting 3 panels at the convention - more details coming soon!!

Founded in fall of 2017, Idol Academy is a Southern California based performance arts program that focuses on teaching people how to dance and sing on stage! Inspired by Japanese Idols such as the iconic Morning Musume and AKB48, as well as Anime Idols - Muse and Aquors, Idol Academy sets out to tra