Dr. Miho Takekawa teaches at Pacific Lutheran University, where she heads the percussion studio and directs various Percussion Ensembles. She is a sought-after performer in many styles of music, working with groups ranging from classical music to Mexican banda music to steel band and West African drumming. She performs with Diego Coy Musica Colombiana, Pan Duo and many other groups and is a founding member of the Miho & Diego Duo. She has performed in US, Mexico, Chile, Bolivia, and Japan. She continues to foster cultural exchange between Japanese and American youth groups, leading to many tours and exchange performances. Her recent significant awards include a Washington State Arts Commission Fellowship and grants from King County 4Culture.