Tsugaru Shamisen,Koto,Sanshin Experience Classes for Foreigners

Shinjuku Tsugaru Shamisen Lesson　Shishido Co., Ltd.

TEL: 03-3341-2849

Reception time: AM 9:00 ～ PM 9:00

mail:info@shamimaster.com

Shamisen, Koto, Sanshin lesson in Tokyo

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You can enjoy Tsugaru Shamisen and Koto lessons and classes in Tokyo in English from a certified ｍaster of Oyama style which is the largest school of Tsugaru Shamisen.You do not need to have music background.

Reservations

About the lesson

◆Teacher

Kouzan Oyama(小山貢山)

Tsugaru Shamisen Oyama School Master

Graduated with a major in Koto (Japanese zither) from Sakuyo Junior College.
Certified Master of the Tsugaru Shamisen Oyama School.
Two-time consecutive champion in the C Group at the Tsugaru Shamisen World Championship (2018, 2019).
Runner-up in the Middle C Class in 2025.
Delivered a guest lecture at Vassar College in New York.

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◆Basic rate per person

45 minutes course	5,200 yen
60 minutes course	6,950 yen

Up to 7 people.

Up to 28 people will be divided into groups of 7.
If there are 29 or more people, the venue will change and the cost will be 13,000 yen per person.
If you would like to wear a kimono, please contact us individually.

◆Add-on opiton

Kimono Dressing : ¥0　Free
Samurai Armor Trial : ¥5,500

◆Lesson Flow

Explanation of how to hold the shamisen, how to hold the bachi (plectrum), and how to press with the left hand.

Try playing the beginning of “Sakura” together.

Demonstration performance by the instructor

Lesson (including how to deal with common issues such as the bachi not hitting the strings properly)

Introduction to different types of shamisen and explanation of its structure.

Introduction to advanced techniques.

Instructor performance

Play together with the instructor (video recording allowed) — choose from “Smoke on the Water”, “Sakura”, or “Senbonzakura”

Photo Session

《Q&A session》

◆Target audience

Foreign tourists, foreigners living in Japan, and of course Japanese people are all welcome.

◆Location

Shinjuku Tsugaru Shamisen School Akebonobashi Branch

Address: 14-28 Yochocho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Access: 7 minutes on foot from Akebonobashi Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line,

15 minutes on foot from Yotsuya-Sanchome Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line

Details of Access: https://shamimaster.com/accessphoto.html

You can easily take classes from overseas!
We also have a wide variety of events!

Reservations

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

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Voices from students

●I saw it on Youtube and it seemed open so I decided to come here.

●There were no events last time, but there are many, so it's a lot of fun.

●I chose this place because of the reservation system and the pay-as-you-go option!

●I bought the DVD, and there are a lot of videos on Youtube, and I chose the songs because they play not only folk songs but also pop songs.

●Zwan Ngyuyen (Skype Lessons)　
Incase anyone is ever interested in trying Shamisen, Shamimaster Shishido offers online lessons via Skype! He's a very helpful, supportive, and patient teacher! 　

●I have a bad memory, but even if I am behind the other students, I am grateful that they do not abandon me and teach me with all their might.

●It was my first time learning to play a musical instrument.

I was a little nervous, but they taught me at my own pace, Even if you make a mistake, you will be encouraged with positive words, so even beginners can enjoy learning.

I feel like the key to being able to continue working as a working person is that you can pay as you go even if you have a hard time coming in during the months due to work commitments, and you can watch your progress while teaching me. And your smile is wonderful♪

●I have been learning Tsugaru shamisen at this classroom since February 2021.

Shamisen rentals, classroom lending, and online lessons are also available for your convenience. In collaboration with affiliated classrooms, we hold regular practice sessions, free participation in competitions, and events, so you can continue your lessons while setting various goals.

The teacher is a woman who has been awarded the title of Koyama-ryu. She is beautiful, friendly, full of comedy, and full of love for the Tsugaru Shamisen, and she always has fun learning with her.

●I go every Saturday and Sunday without fail. I'm also learning the piano, but it's a completely different kind of fun. I look forward to going every time because I get to learn about songs and players that I didn't know about, and I get to learn more than just how to play.