September, 2020

What is it like to learn shamisen? The shamisen is a three stringed traditional instrument from Japan. I’ve heard of the shamisen in passing, but it wasn’t until I saw a street busker in Kyoto playing Tsugaru Shamisen that I decided I wanted to try it. I got around to buying a beginner shamisen online last year, and had a quick primer lesson with the very talented musician, Alcvin …