Learning about koto
• Hear the rich story of koto, its history and the role it has played in Japanese music
• Listen to a professional demonstration of koto playing
• Learn about the particular tuning method of this unique instrumentThe basics of playing koto
• Study a variety of koto playing styles
• Take time to explore the different playing styles and freely express yourself through the koto’s rich tones
• Learn how to read koto sheet music, based not on notes, but an easy to understand string-number relationship systemYour first koto performance
• Play the classic song Sakura Sakura, Cherry Blossoms Cherry Blossoms
• After your first performance, have a chance to be accompanied and perform your first koto duetA moment to unwind and savor tea, sweets and music
• Experience the harmony of matcha (powdered green tea) and seasonal Japanese sweets
• As you refresh with a tradition Japanese tea, enjoy the rich tones of a live koto performance by the instructor
