Workshop w/ Masahiro Nitta (SJ)

You will be watching Masahiro Nitta on stage in San Francisco on the 10th, right? Well, how would you like to get even closer to the shamisen awesomeness?

It is our pleasure to bring to you a workshop presented by Masahiro Nitta himself! (With myself struggling to translate) If you’re into shamisen at all, this chance to receive personal instruction and insight from high level shamisen mastery is not to be missed!

Location
Japanese American Museum of San Jose, www.JAMsj.org, 535 North Fifth Street San Jose, CA 95112 Fee: $30/person; space

Subjects which will be covered:

  1. The History and Tradition of Tsugaru Shamisen (extra entertainment: enjoy Kyle’s struggle at translating)

  2. Introduction to Evolution of Performance Styles - The Spread of Shamisen in the Modern World

  3. Hands on instruction and demonstration (If you have a shamisen, bring it along)

Fee:
$30/person; (pay at the door)
Space is limited, so register soon!

Registration:
Please register by email (below)

Information:
Kyle Abbott email: Kyle@bachido.com
Murasaki Productions phone (510) 482-1640, email:info@murasakipro.com