Seen from a car-seat, childhood dreams seem to be not so far away.
A dimmly lit stage, a piano and a never heard before melody appear beyond the window and turn into the little artist’s desire.
But too often, strong intentions are fought by expectations, rules and conventions that don’t allow new perspectives.
It’s then rebellion, research for artistic freedom, free expression.
Everything driven by a motor that lead to finding themselves, through a strong introspection.
Totaiota, a long road, crossed by experiences, nostlagia and dreams. Intimate but intense emotions accompany the discovery of new paths and new encounters that leave a mark.
Totaiota is past, present and future. Totaiota is home. Totaiota, the so needed “I” that finally shows in a form of deep, rythmical and light musics.
Driving along memories
About the artist
Born in Italy, into a family of pianists, Ester Vanda Maria Maiorani came into contact with music from her early years. At the age of three, she began studying piano under the guidance of her parents, who soon directed her towards more advanced training paths. Raised in a various environment, listening to classical, jazz, pop and progressive, she developed an eclectic musical curiosity that would become the defining feature of her journey.
After a childhood marked by study and first piano competitions, Ester began her academic career at the Conservatorio “Licinio Refice” in Frosinone, where she obtained a Master in Classical Piano. During his formative years he explored different languages and styles in parallel, driven by the desire to go beyond the confines of the classical repertoire. An Erasmus experience in French-speaking Switzerland marked a turning point for her: fascinated by the musical and human environment, she chose to settle in Switzerland, where she began a new personal and professional chapter.
After a complex period of research and transition, she entered the Haute École de Musique de Lausanne where she’s attending a Bachelor of Pop Keyboards, finding a new balance between technical rigor and creative freedom.
In 2025 she found the project and she starts playing on differents local venues such as Satellite EPFL, EJMA Lausanne and Le pointu.
She partcipated to the 2025/2026 season of the DoubleJazz coaching offered by the Pourcent Culturel of Migros, accompained by the pianist, singer, songwriter Yumi Ito.
As a side pianist, violinist or singer she collaborates with other local groups such as Silver or Velvet Ink and plays on various scenes of the French speaking Switzerland.
The music
Blending Pop songwriting with Jazz and Funk nuances and a touch of classical sensibility, Totaiota creates an introspective and dynamic sound.
Each piece is a fragment of life, a portrait of experiences and people who have left their mark on her journey.
Totaiota will release an small EP entirely home recorded in September 2026.
And she recorded, in Rome, in Gallass Club Studios, with her full band, an entire Album due in 2027.
