A Warm Welcome to Ayuko Yamamoto Koto Lessons & Performances !
Would you like to play the koto ?
Enjoy the fascinating sound and experience Japanese culture by playing the koto.
Offering both adults and children's lessons. No previous experience is necessary.
Please feel free to come by the lesson for an introduction and trial lesson.
What is the koto ?
Koto is one of the most famous traditional instruments in Japan, a stringed and hollow about six feet (180 cm) long and 14 inches (25 cm) wide, made from paulownia wood, has 13 strings, 13 movable bridges and is played with picks on the right thumb, index finger and middle finger.
Lessons
Lessons are privae, man-to-man, and customized to your ability level and interests.
(See Lesson festures and info. for the details.)