Shamisen Lesson in Hamburg
Shamisen is a traditional Japanese and popular string musical instrument which was born in Osaka, Japan and is often used in various music scenes or other traditional performances. Wakanagi is a music school that is based in Osaka and has been teaching traditional music instruments such as Shamisen for a long time.
The Hamburg branch of Wakanagi was initially opened in order to give in-person Shamisen lessons in Hamburg, Germany, during October 2023 – September 2024. After October 2024, online Shamisen lessons started, in which students participate in Hamburg, whereas the teacher participates in Osaka, Japan. Participation in Shamisen lessons is welcome anytime. At the beginning, participants will start with private lessons on dates and times that fit individual schedules. Assuming that participants are beginners and international, the lessons will be given in Japanese or English and in a solid manner that has been established via a long-time teaching experience in Wakanagi.
Group lessons are to be organized from time to time. For a group lesson, students will gather at one location in Hamburg, where participants can also enjoy ensemble.
In the summer of 2025, the teacher will stay in Hamburg to give in-person lessons.
To start with, apply for a free trial lesson at the following website!
| Contents | Shamisen |
| Duration of lessons | Private lesson: 1 hour |
| Number of lessons | Private lesson: once per month (During the first two months for beginners, private lessons are given twice a month.) |
| Date and time of lessons | Dates and times that fit individual schedules are to be fixed every month. |
| Location | Google Meet or Zoom: using a PC with a microphone and camera is recommended. |
| Teacher | 藤本摂浩勝 (Fujimoto Setsuhiromasaru) |
| Fee | Admission 10,000 JPY Monthly tuition fee 10,000 JPY (to be paid via PayPal) |
藤本摂浩勝（Fujimoto Setsuhiromasaru）
Biography
2015 Start learning Shamisen from 藤本秀摂浩 (Fujimoto Hidesetsuhiro)
2017 Permitted the stage name of 藤本摂浩勝 (Fujimoto Setsuhiromasaru)
2021 Certified as 準師範 (Jun-Shiham, associate instructor)
Online lesson
Online lessons are usually given in the morning (CET). The teacher gives a lesson in Japan, while students participate in the lesson in Hamburg. Google Meet or Zoom is used for an online meeting. Using a PC with a microphone and camera is recommended.
Beginner’s lesson
Participation in Shamisen lessons is always welcome. During the first two months for beginners, private lessons are given twice a month.
In-person lesson in Hamburg
In-person lessons of Shamisen are to be held in Hamburg in the summer of 2025.
