Practical experience course (Performance on the last day)
January 28, February 11, 25, March 10, 24, 2024 at Lifelong Learning Center, Hachioji City, Tokyo
February 17, 24, March 9, 16, 23, 2024 at Kataoka Byoubu, Sumida City, Tokyo
Hands-on experience event
Nagauta shamisen
Number of practical skill sessions per participant (including presentation/rehearsals for presentation)
5 sessions
Principal instructor
Touon Eriko Yamamoto (Nagauta shamisen)
Event features
-Two courses available: group lessons and individual lessons.
Lessons in groups allow participants to enjoy learning with lots of people in the lead up to a presentation, while individual lessons (no presentation) allow participants to tackle the shamisen at their own pace.
-Those who want to can rent a shamisen for free during the course.
Publicity methods for the recruitment of participants (collaboration, cooperation, networking, etc.)
We are planning to get support from Hachioji City and Sumida-ku , and have flyers placed on shelves at public facilities in each.
Ways to enable participants to continue with practical skills experience (other than programs covered by this grant) after the end of the event
As an organization, we run other training programs, so at the end of this program we can provide information to those who wish to continue with practical training.
SHAMISEN GAKUSHA Association performs Japanese traditional music
Our music uses the treasures within “Hogaku”, or Japanese classical music, to propel us into unchartered territory.
Our mission through Shamisen Gakusha is to share the sounds of Japan with those domestically and abroad.
“Hogaku” has an unlimited range of appeal, whether it’s a classic work a new, modern creation.
Through concerts, seminars, collaborations, and workshops, we are working hard to accomplish our mission.
Eriko Yamamoto
SHAMISEN GAKUSHA Association performs Japanese traditional music
music@shamisengakusha.jp