Tsugaru Jamisen Master in LA!

Tsugaru Jamisen Master Visiting LA from Japan!

May 14th, 2025

LOS ANGELES, CA – LA’s 33 Strings and LA Artcore will present Hiroshi Yamaguchi Workshop/Concert at LA Artcore (120 Judge John Aiso St A, Los Angeles, CA 90012) on June 2, 2025 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

After a successful first collaboration, LA’s 33 Strings and LA Artcore will once more be joining their efforts to bring to you a special workshop and concert led by world renowned Tsugaru-jamisen artist – Hiroshi Yamaguchi. This is a rare opportunity to experience the shamisen style that originated in the Tsugaru region of northern Japan and, prior to the concert, guests will be able to learn various Tsugaru techniques from the artist himself. Hiroshi Yamaguchi is well known in Japan and has performed for high profile audiences around the world, including Imperial Prince Takahito Mikasanomiya.

“Experiencing a Tsugaru-jamisen performance by a master like him, let alone workshop, in the US is a rare opportunity and we are extremely honored to organize this event for everyone. Yamaguchi-sensei is well known in the shamisen world and I am excited to introduce him to the community.”

- Kozue Matsumoto, Artistic Director of LA’s 33 Strings

Event Details:

• Event: Hiroshi Yamaguchi Workshop/Concert

• Instructor/Performer: Hiroshi Yamaguchi, Tsugaru-jamisen Artist from Japan

• Date: Monday, June 2, 2025

• Time: Doors open at 6:45 PM, Workshop begins at 7:00 PM, Performance begins at 8:00 PM

• Location: LA Artcore, 120 Judge John Aiso St A, Los Angeles, CA 90012

• Admission: $20 (workshop & concert), $15 (concert only), $10 (workshop only)

• Audience: All ages welcome

• Event registration: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/hiroshi-yamaguchi-workshopconcert 

This performance is part of an ongoing effort to promote and introduce cross-cultural appreciation of the arts through traditional Japanese music.

About the Artist:

Hiroshi Yamaguchi began his musical studies at the age of 4 from his father, Koji Yamaguchi, and first studied Tsugaru-jamisen soon after under the tutelage of Katsuhiro Chiba. Later, he studied under Nanbu Shamisen artist Kikuo Natsuzaka of Oku-Nanbu Minyo. He also learned Nagauta Shamisen from Hiroaki Kikuoka of Touon. As a Tokyo National University graduate, he has performed around the world upon requests by the Japanese Foreign Mystery and others. His notable performances include: 2006 Opening Ceremony for the First Terminal of Narita Airport, 2014 400th Anniversary of Establishing Diplomatic Relations between Japan & Spain, 2016 50th Anniversary of Establishing Diplomatic Relations between Japan & Singapore, 2017 60th Anniversary of Establishing Diplomatic Relations between Japan & Malaysia, 2018 100th Anniversary of Establishing Diplomatic Relations between Japan & South Africa.