Aoi KAKUTA

Aoi KAKUTA is a highly versatile and prolific composer, arranger, and music educator based in Japan. He works across a broad spectrum of musical genres, including classical, jazz, musicals, and video game scores, showcasing his adaptability and deep understanding of different styles.

His work in **a cappella** is particularly notable. He has provided arrangements for winning teams in major national competitions, such as the TV shows "Hamonepu" and "A cappella Spirits," significantly contributing to the popularization of the genre. He recently won first place in a major project for the game Genshin Impact.

Beyond his compositional work, Mr. Kakuta is a dedicated **Music Educator**. He serves as a university faculty member, teaching music education at Tokiwa University and composition and arrangement at J. F. Oberlin University and Shobi Gakuen University. He also privately teaches music theory and aural skills at his own solfege class.