Rin Ozaki is a marimbist and percussionist. After graduating from Toho Gakuen School of Music in 1997, she moved to the United States and completed a master’s degree in percussion performance at the State University of New York in 2003. She studied marimba with Keiko Abe and Gordon Stout.
Her contemporary-music performances include the world premiere of Alan Chan’s Floes for Solo Vibraphone at June in Buffalo in 2003, and the US premiere of Cort Lippe’s Music for Marimba and Computer in Buffalo in 2004. Her recording work includes Music for Marimba and Computer and John Nelson’s Gran Calavera Electrica.
From 2007 to 2009, she served as Adjunct Assistant Professor and director of percussion at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York. Her educational work also includes lessons and masterclasses alongside recital and festival appearances.