Koto and Shamisen private lessons ONLINE / IN-PERSON

NYC based Koto & Shamisen school
Shamisen at Times Square
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NYC based Koto & Shamisen school
NYC based Koto & Shamisen school
Performance at Times Square
Performance @ Times Square
Roosevelt Island
Perfomance @ Roosevelt Island
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Times square Shamisen
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About MASAYO

Masayo Ishigure began playing the koto and jiuta shamisen at the age of five and has created an extensive multi-faceted career that continues to stretch the limits of the koto while maintaining a strong grasp of the tradition. Read more

Online Lessons

Online lesson maximizes a flexibility in taking lessons. You may be able to learn from your home even if you are in abroad. Both beginners and experienced students are welcome. Read more

In-person Lessons

1 to 1 private in-person lesson is still the best way to learn musical instrument in depth. Lessons are offered in New York City. Both beginners and experienced students are welcome. Read more

From 1998 to 2017, Masayo’s essays were published in “Hogaku Land”, which was known as a comprehensive website of traditional Japanese music and musical instrument. Below is a link to the archived page (Japanese only).