Kiyoshi Hayashi

Violin

Boston, MA
@kiyoshijhayashi
38 Played at 38 groupmuses!

Kiyoshi Hayashi

Violin

About

I grew up in Oak Park, IL and started playing violin when I was seven years old. As a child and adolescent, I was extremely shy, but found that when I played violin, all of my introverted reservations would vanish. Playing music gave me a voice and allowed me to feel more comfortable expressing my personality. When I realized how powerful music was and discovered how happy it made me feel, I immediately began pursuing it as a career. After receiving my BM from the New England Conservatory of Music in 2016, I decided to stay in Boston for its vibrant musical culture and small city feel. I currently am a Co-Artistic Director of Palaver Strings Nonprofit Organization and regularly perform with numerous ensembles in the area, such as the Rasa String Quartet, A Far Cry, Phoenix Orchestra, and Cape Cod Chamber Orchestra.

Outside of music, I am a Certified Personal Trainer and a Health/Nutrition Coach.

Music

Classical, folk, world, some jazz, some new music.

Videos

Ensemble profiles

Upcoming groupmuses

  • Living room

    Rasa String Quartet's Greatest Hits

    Saturday, Apr 13 6:30 PM EDT

    • Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain, Boston
    • Instruments: String Quartet
    • Price: $5 to reserve, $10+ at event

    Spots available

Past groupmuses (37)

  • Strings on Dunster

    Sunday, Jan 19, 2020 5:00 PM EST

    • Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain, Boston
    • Composers: Haydn, Webern, Folk Tunes
    • Instruments: String Quartet
    • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

    Happened about 4 years ago

  • Rasa String Quartet in Waban

    Sunday, Dec 8, 2019 4:30 PM EST

    • Neighborhood: Waban
    • Composers: Haydn, Mendelssohn
    • Instruments: String Quartet
    • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

    Happened over 4 years ago

  • Groupmuse in the Canopy Room

    Wednesday, Dec 4, 2019 7:00 PM EST

    • Neighborhood: Union Square, Somerville
    • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

    Happened over 4 years ago

  • Cozy Autumn-muse with the Rasa String Quartet

    Saturday, Nov 16, 2019 7:30 PM EST

    • Neighborhood: Powder House Sq.
    • Composers: Haydn, Mendelssohn
    • Instruments: String Quartet
    • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

    Happened over 4 years ago

  • Society of Arts+Crafts Welcomes in the Holiday Season

    Thursday, Nov 14, 2019 7:00 PM EST

    • Neighborhood: Seaport District
    • Composers: Haydn, Mendelssohn.
    • Instruments: String Quartet
    • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

    Happened over 4 years ago

  • DunsterDeck Musicon

    Sunday, Sep 29, 2019 3:00 PM EDT

    • Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain, Boston
    • Composers: Grieg, Scandinavian folk songs
    • Instruments: String quartet
    • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

    Happened over 4 years ago

  • Classical Brunch at the Burren!

    Sunday, Sep 29, 2019 11:30 AM EDT

    • Neighborhood: Davis Square, Somerville
    • Composers: Grieg
    • Instruments: String Quartet
    • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

    Happened over 4 years ago

  • Ground Floor Hosts Palaver String Quartet

    Saturday, May 25, 2019 7:00 PM EDT

    • Neighborhood: 13 School Street
    • Composers: Mozart, DBR, Elizabeth Moore, Dvorak
    • Instruments: String Quartet
    • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

    Happened almost 5 years ago

  • Massivemuse

    Palaver by a Garden of History: A Late Spring Massivemuse

    Friday, May 17, 2019 7:45 PM EDT

    • Neighborhood: UES
    • Price: $20 tickets ($15 for Supermusers)

    Happened almost 5 years ago

  • Charles Mews Garden with Palaver!

    Friday, Jul 13, 2018 7:00 PM EDT

    • Neighborhood: West Village, New York
    • Composers: Telemann, Haydn, Debussy, Traditional
    • Instruments: String Quartet
    • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

    Happened over 5 years ago

  • Waltzing on Willow

    Thursday, Oct 26, 2017 6:30 PM EDT

    • Neighborhood: Davis Square, Somerville
    • Composers: Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert
    • Instruments: String Trio
    • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

    Happened over 6 years ago

  • Massivemuse

    Simple Gifts: A Palaver Strings Massivemuse

    Sunday, Jun 11, 2017 7:30 PM EDT

    • Neighborhood: Davis Square, Somerville
    • Price: $10 tickets

    Happened almost 7 years ago

  • Massivemuse

    12 Strings in an Abandoned Speakeasy

    Saturday, Jun 3, 2017 8:00 PM EDT

    • Neighborhood: Address sent via email
    • Price: $15 tickets ($10 for Supermusers)

    Happened almost 7 years ago

  • Massivemuse

    12 Strings in an Abandoned Speakeasy

    Saturday, Jun 3, 2017 8:00 PM EDT

    • Neighborhood: Address sent via email
    • Price: $15 tickets ($10 for Supermusers)

    Happened almost 7 years ago

  • Palaver and Friends at the Burren Backroom

    Sunday, Feb 5, 2017 2:00 PM EST

    • Neighborhood: Davis Square, Somerville
    • Price: $15 tickets

    Happened about 7 years ago

  • The Backroom's First BURRENMUSE

    Sunday, Nov 27, 2016 3:00 PM EST

    • Neighborhood: Davis Square, Somerville
    • Price: $15 tickets ($5 for Supermusers)

    Happened over 7 years ago

  • Cello and friends September 16

    Friday, Sep 16, 2016 7:00 PM EDT

    • Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain, Boston
    • Price: $5 to reserve, $20+ at event

    Happened over 7 years ago