ASUKA

Japanese Koto Player,Producer

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I am a koto player.Koto is a Japanese Traditional Instrument which has 1300 year history. I can handle all musical genres including classical music, jazz, dance, EDM and POPs, and I'm also good at improvisation.I also accept orders for recordings of Japanese instruments other than the koto, such as the shamisen, shakuhachi, and kokyu.

I'm Koto player and composer. I also produce recordings by real Japanese instrumentalists.It promises to be performed by wonderful players of shamisen, shakuhachi and kokyu etc.Please feel free to contact me.

I graduated with the highest grades of Tokyo University of the Arts which is the highest university of Japanese traditional music.
So, I can playing both traditional koto classical performance techniques and contemporary technique.

My career started from 2013.
Performed at the Armenian Embassy's Concert Organized in Armenia(2013),
Dedicated performance to Princess of Thailand(2014),
Performance at the commemorative ceremony of normalizing diplomatic relations between Japan and Korea(2015),
Japanese-German joint concert in Germany and Austria(2016).
At the same time as playing at these Japanese national events, I'm collaborating with artists and performers who are active in various scenes

In addition to that, I also performed in fashion and social activities beyond the music scene;
Paris Fashion Week 2018 "H&M Runway Show"
TOKYO RAINBOW PRIDE (LGBTQ TOKYO PRIDE)
International Pride (Worldwide Pride)
etc.

I also perform as unit ”YY”.
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3OWidNSeqnJeqGLpa2T3of?si=6VxRmaqwTly-f6VtjhPT3g

Send me an email through 'Contact' button above and I'll get back to you asap.

11 Reviews

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  1. Review by MattGordon
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    Asuka did an amazing job at bringing my vision to life. Will definitely work with her again.

  2. Review by Angel
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    Magical talent! A great honour to work with!

  3. Review by James B.
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    A great player and Producer!

  4. Review by Kevin P.
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    Asuka was great to work with and the music was fantastic!

  5. Review by Jeff B.
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    Asuka recorded several koto parts for a video game score I composed - excellent recordings and musicianship, highly recommended!

  6. Review by Shaun Thomson
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    Asuka was great! Wonderful sounding koto, courteous communication, and prompt work. I would definitely hire her should I need koto again!

  7. Review by Dove-i
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    Very fast, professional and creative, Asuka did a beautiful job on our song. Thanks Asuka! It was a great pleasure to work with you.

  8. Review by Ajay M.
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    Inspired. Asuka played beautiful Koto magic and gave a new life to my song. I'm thrilled and frankly quite speechless.

  9. Review by Marco I.
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    I asked Asuka to perform and record some koto parts I wrote for a Japanese track, and she did an excellent job, providing me with 2 different versions that I can blend together so that I can totally make her performance shine in my music. Also, she delivered quickly and neatly.
    Totally recommend her for all your koto needs!

  10. Review by llghtchlld
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    Best Koto player in the world!! She's incredibly fast and talented!

  11. Review by G M.
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    Asuka did such an incredible job with my song and plays beautiful Koto. Was very quick to communicate as well. A genuine pleasure to work with! Thank you so much

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