Teacher in Japan? - Know of any teachers in Japan?

[gaijin94]

Hello, Im living in Japan and I was wondering if anyone may know of a teacher for the congas here. Or do I have to get back to the books? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for any help you can give.

[JohnnyConga]

I am sure if you can find the Musical Director of the band formally known as Orchestra La Luz, that he is either teaching or knows who is. From what I know there are at least 30 Japanese Salsa bands in Japan. La Luz was the most famous.....I just don't remember his name.....Hope this helps..."JC" Johnny Conga....

[gaijin94]

Thank you very much for your helpand advice. I will check it out immediately. Once again thank you so much.

[JohnnyConga]

OK I have a name for you...look for Hiro Tsunoda, you might find him through the Spazzio Theatre in Tokyo....He is on the Pearl Percussion News page with Glen Caruba when Glen did a clinic in Tokyo........"JC" Johnny Conga........

[gaijin94]

Wow! I dunno how you found that out but you are amazing ! Thank you so much! I am absolutely bamboozled, Thank you !

[JohnnyConga]

Oh your welcome Gaijin.....I have a question for you..do you know of any Booking Agents? I want to take my band to Japan and Asia....."JC" Johnny Conga...

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[Ivan]

Gaijin,

A friend of mine just moved there as well - Christian is his name. He is an excellent Drummer/Percussionist. Although congas are not his specialty - he will definitley be able to give you the mental tools to work on independence. He moved there last month his wife will soon follow - check out their website:

Christian

Hang on a sec and I will find his contact info in Japan.

Ivan



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[Ivan]

Gaijan,

Well, that was easy - being that he posted his info on their website:
Christian Krehbiel
2-6-802, 6-jo 3-chome
Sumikawa Minami-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, 005-0006, Japan

(011) 824-7622

e-mail: christiankrehbiel@hotmail.com

[JohnnyConga]

Konichiwa..Gaijan...I found the names for you of the onetime Musical Director of Ochestra La Luz and the conga drummer also.....it's Gen Ogimi and Gen Date...Gen Ogimi is a very good Cuban style percussionist.....Good Luck....."JC" Johnny Conga............ :;):

[gaijin94]

Thank you very much Johnny, I have an email off to him already and awaiting a reply. I must say that you are really amazing, thanks mate. By the way ,I am still looking into a booking agent , kinda new to all this so still taking some time.... really am sorry for the delay.
Cheers

[JohnnyConga]

Your Welcome, anytime..... don't sweat the Booking agent thing, if and when you know something,just email me privetly....Sayonara......"JC" Johnny Conga..... ps are you an Aussie?..... :;):

[gaijin94]

Yes ,I'm an aussie, but been living in Japan too long he he.
Nah, its great really....just wish that there were more cultured people around ...namely in the way of Afro/Latin percussion.

Cheers

[JohnnyConga]

Gaijin.....Did you miss my post with the NEW names I sent you for conga teaching?.....Look at the post page before this one..."JC" Johnny Conga.... :;):

[gaijin94]

Is that the mail with Gen Date and Gen Ogimi? I have sent him a e-mail but am still waiting for a reply.

Cheers mate

[Juan]

If you can get to Kyoto, a visit to Gateway music will really be worth your while. It's a drum shop largely dedicated to latin percussion. Lots of both new and used equipment in stock and the manager, Murata-san, is an aficionado of Salsa. He gives lessons on latin percussion and has made several study trips to Cuba. Also, he knows of all the major Japanese (and foreign) players in the area and can direct you to teachers.