About instruments that are difficult to learn as a hobby

What do you think of when you hear the words "learning a musical instrument"?

Piano, violin, flute, guitar ・・・・ and so on.
Many music schools offer courses in these instruments.

On the other hand, most of the other instruments can be learned in Japan,
There are some instruments that are difficult to learn due to the small number of instructors.

In this issue, we will report on instruments that are difficult to take lessons as a hobby class.


◆Oboe and bassoon Lessons are available at wind instrument specialty schools and private schools, although there are few cases where special stores offer such lessons.

◆Contrabass
Since this is a large instrument, classes are offered only at some music schools. The option of attending private lessons is also a viable option.

◆Harp
Since harp players and instructors are scarce, it is better to study with an individual or take online lessons than to attend a music school.

◆Koto and Shamisen
You can also take music lessons at a music school. However, if you are on a budget or feel comfortable with the traditional master-disciple relationship, you may want to make an appointment via the Internet with your favorite performer.

◆Shakuhachi
It is known as an instrument that is not easy to start playing despite its high demand. If you live in Tokyo, you can learn it in a classroom, and if you live in other parts of Japan, we feel that private or online instruction is the way to go.

◆Taisho Koto and Ocarina
There is a wide range of options: culture centers, music schools, and private classes.

◆Erhu
In urban areas, there are many music schools and erhu schools. However, it is said that there is a lack of instructors to teach intermediate level and above.
Therefore, it can be said that you will need luck to find a good instructor after you become somewhat proficient.

◆Bandoneon.
I think it would be a good idea to ask for a private professor via the Internet.

◆Mandolin
It can be said that this instrument has few professionals for a large playing population. It would be appropriate to receive instruction through online lessons.

◆Biwa
The biwa is an instrument with few professional players and instructors. Since there are only a few of the instrument itself, you must persistently search for an instrument and instructor via the Internet.

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◆Summary.

What do you think?

Even today, there are many instruments for which it is difficult to find a teacher. When it comes to finding a good teacher, the difficulty level is even higher.

Online lessons are an effective way to break through this current situation.

In order to solve the problem of difficulty in finding teachers, we have asked great teachers from all over Japan to register for the Lesson Grid.

Anyone can take online lessons, so please feel free to sign up.