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The blog is the heart of Shamisen-Zentrale. New articles are updated on a regular basis that cover a wide range of topics about shamisen: songs, playing techniques, practical advice, but also about the historical background and socio-cultural context the shamisen and its music is ebedded in. The goal is to grow a steadily expanding encyclopedia that illuminates the many facets of the shamisen.

Let's dive in!

The Tools

When you want to get started, you are going to need an instrument at some point. Purchasing an instrument in Europe has been a major obstacle up until now. With Europe's first Shamisen Shop, a new era is about to dawn for this fantastic instrument. You will find carefully restored pre-owned instruments, sheet music, strings, and other useful accessories you need to play shamisen. Say Goodbye to language barriers, currency exchange rates, and decision fatigue: Quick shipping, carefully curated products and excellent expert consultation is right at your doorstep.

Let's shop!

Learn To Play the Shamisen

Video courses for individual learning without concerns about time and location are currently in the making!

Es gibt aber auch die Möglichkeit, Privatstunden zu nehmen, Workshops zu besuchen, oder in der Gruppe im Verein zu lernen. Eine bunte Mischung aus allem klingt auch nach einem guten Plan 🙂 Lest hier, wo ihr wie Shamisen lernen könnt.

Let's Play!

Together We're Stronger!

If you like what you see, read, and hear, I'd be thrilled if you support this project's unwavering enthusiasm and idealism on Patreon! I pour a lot of time, effort, love and energy into transforming expert knowledge into texts, videos, and tutorials. You can support me in my goal to bring more sunshine and music into the hearts of those who are in need of it. You can "buy me a coffee" or become a supporter on Patreon where you will benefit from exclusive extra content.

Take me to Patreon!

Buy me a Coffee :)

Experience Shamisen Live

You can book live shamisen performances here: solo shamisen, shamisen duets, with or without taiko and/or singing. Shamisen music is still pretty rare outside of Japan. Let's work on changing that! No matter if you're planning a family party, a corporate event, an exhibition opening - this music fits every occasion. Simply reach out via email and we will find the perfect way to make it happen.

Let's talk

Who Where How What When?

Where can I experience shamisen live? Is there are workshop planned in my area? Are there cool live events I can stream online? What else is going on in the Japanese music and theatre scene?

Im Kalender werden genau solche Veranstaltungen gesammelt, mit Schwerpunkt auf den deutschsprachigen Raum, aber auch mit Highlights in ganz Europa.

Check out the Calendar

Say Hi!

Shamisen-Zentrale is steadily growing and expanding. I would love to hear from you what you are most curious about and what you would like to read or see more from. Is there anything you'd like to see here? If you have feedback, ideas or are feeling inspired, type away in the big white box below and have it delivered straight to my inbox! Or take your time and write up your thoughts in your own email program and send it to hallo@shamisen-zentrale.de hallo@shamisen-zentrale.de.

I would love to get to know you better, hear your stories and connect with you. Reach out, share your story and tell me everything about your challenges and progress! You can also find me on social platforms - reach out and say Hi if you have time :)

Ihr findet mich auch auf einigen sozialen Kanälen – sagt dort doch gerne auch mal Hallo 🙂