Mariko is simply really nice and cool!! I love musicians in general as I am one, Full of life and light hearted! She not only is a very qualified piano teacher which I was very impressed by her credentials. She got quite a green thumb! I love all the beautiful plants she planted all by herself. Her house is absolutely stylish, tastefully designed, enchanting and peaceful! Spacious and generally clean. Every angle is quite picturesque with all the greenery views through the windows. Love her grand piano, so glad I get to play some piano here, I so enjoyed!! The location is very convenient. I need to get to West L.A. at least twice a week and within 20-30 with heavy traffic I got to my destinations, pretty fast!! I really enjoyed my short stay here. Arigato Mariko San! :))