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Fukumaru Tutor Profile


I welcome beginners in both traditional music and the Japanese language!

I work as a university lecturer in Japanese music history and ethnomusicology (I have over 20 years of teaching experience while bringing up my children). I majored in piano in college and musicology in graduate school.

◆ My Lessons on Cafetalk 
● Traditional music: I offer lessons in Japanese and English for those interested in learning the basics of traditional music as theory. (I will not teach how to play the instruments.) Designed for adult students, such as music teachers, university students, as well as elementary and junior high school students.

● Japanese language: I offer beginner level Japanese lessons taught in English, free-talking, reading aloud, and writing practice lessons.

All of my lessons are conducted in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, so it is a great way to take a break from your busy daily life♪
Please don’t hesitate to try my lessons.

So far, I have had students from Italy, UK, Poland, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Paraguay, Brazil, and Japan.
I look forward to meeting many more students in the future!

◆ I joined this stream! 
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◎ Table of Contents 

Fukumaru’s Passion - Making Traditional Music More Accessible!
      Introduction to Fukumaru’s Lessons - Introduction to Traditional Music
      Introduction to Fukumaru’s Lessons - Intermediate level Traditional Music
      Introduction of Fukumaru’s Lessons - Music around the World
      Introduction of Fukumaru’s Lessons - Learning Japanese
      Introduction to the Tutor
      Message to Everyone

 

◎ Fukumaru’s Passion - Making Traditional Music More Accessible!

Beginners in Japanese music and students who have no experience with musical instruments are also welcome!

When you hear the words “traditional music,” you may think it sounds difficult.
In this lesson, you will learn about the history and characteristics of music and instruments by viewing PDF materials and videos, instead of hands-on practice of Japanese musical instruments.

When my students listen to the songs from the video, they often give me comments that the music was “nostalgic” and “calming,” and that it softened their feelings. When we talk about musical instruments, they sometimes find similarities with instruments they know along with discovering new interests. Even if it is difficult to look for the information on your own, you can use the songs in my lessons as a clue to expand your interests.♪

I know that many of you love music, so why not add a little traditional music to your enjoyment? I can help you take the first step to expand your world of music.

No prior knowledge is necessary. You can also learn more about Japanese culture through my lessons.♪


◎ Introduction to Fukumaru’s Lessons - Introduction to Traditional Music

○ For those who are interested in traditional music and want to try my lesson out
・Traditional Music Cafe ☆ Let’s listen to one song that fits your mood (20 minutes)
We will listen to one song together, and I will explain the background of the music and instruments. This lesson is ideal for those who are interested in traditional music but do not know where to start.
It is also a great way to try my lesson out.

○ Recommended for those who want to get the whole picture of Japanese traditional music (instrument version)
・An introductory course to Japanese traditional music (50 minutes)
Ideal for those who want to learn all about traditional Japanese music, including gagaku, biwa, koto, shamisen, and shakuhachi.

○ Recommended for those who want to learn more about Japanese traditional performing arts (theatrical version)
・An Introductory course on Japanese traditional performing arts (50 minutes)
This is a lesson where you can learn the Noh, Bunraku, and Kabuki, the essentials from classical performing arts that are also World Heritages. It can also be useful as a preparatory lesson before watching a theater performance.


◎ Introduction to Fukumaru’s Lessons - Intermediate level Traditional Music

○ As a sequel to my introductory course:
Deepen your understanding! Traditional Japanese Music and Performing Arts (50 minutes)
This is available as a sequel to my introductory course. I can customize the lesson with your favorite content.

○ Period Drama (Taiga Drama) related Courses
Music from The Tale of Genji (25 minutes)
This course will focus on Gagaku, the type of music that appears in The Tale of Genji. Let’s talk about court music from the Heian period. We can also talk about the latest period drama.
Let’s learn about Gagaku (50 minutes)
Gagaku is the music favored by the aristocrats of the Heian period.

○ For anyone who would like to learn about traditional music by instrument or genre
Let’s learn about Japanese instruments (50 minutes)
This lesson is perfect for anyone who wants to learn about a specific Japanese musical instrument in detail. it is also great for those who want to learn about the history and characteristics of the instrument they are playing.
Let’s learn about Noh Kyogen (50 minutes)
This lesson will explain the history, musical characteristics, and popular Noh dramas and skits, which were born in the Muromachi period (1333-1573) and enjoyed by samurai warriors.

○ For those who are interested in learning more about music history in a series of lessons:
・Japanese Music History for Beginners (50 minutes) Can be taught using textbooks. Around 12-15 lessons per course.
This lesson series are packed with my experience as a university lecturer. I will thoroughly introduce Japanese music in chronological order. Your knowledge will expand with each lesson.♪
Cultural history course on Japanese traditional music (25 minutes x 4 lessons) 12 consecutive lessons in total.
This is a series of 12 lessons on music related to literature and religion, such as myths, the Tale of Genji, the Tale of the Heike, etc. You can also take only 4 lessons instead of all 12.

 

Introduction of Fukumaru’s Lessons - Music around the World

○ For adult students who want to learn about music from around the world as a hobby
・Feel like you’re traveling! Folk Music from Around the World and Traditional Music from Japan (50 minutes)
This is an entertaining lesson that will make you feel like you are on vacation.

○ Recommended for elementary and junior high school students who are interested in a wide range of music
・Music around the World & Japanese Music (25 minutes)
During each lesson, we will listen to and study a different type of music. Since this is a music lesson, students can enjoy learning while talking.

○ Recommended for Music Teachers
・In support of music teachers! Folk Music Around the World & Traditional Japanese Music (50 minutes)
This lesson is for anyone who wants to learn the basics. It is also useful for preparing for graduate school entrance exams and teacher employment exams.

○ Recommended for music college students
・Preparation for written exams, graduate school exams, and teacher’s exams for music college students! (50 minutes)
If you are struggling with written exams, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

 

◎ Introduction of Fukumaru’s Lessons - Learning Japanese

○ For Beginner level Students
GENKI for All Beginners (25 minutes)
I will teach beginner-level Japanese grammar using textbooks.
Japanese Conversation – Free Talk for Beginners (15 minutes)
Practice Japanese conversation while receiving assistance in English.

○ For Intermediate to Advanced level Students
・Expand your world of music! Theme-based Chat 20 minutes
Let’s talk about music and culture. I will also introduce traditional Japanese music♪
・Let’s have fun talking ☆ Japanese conversation (Free-talking 25 minutes)
I will send you feedback after the lesson to help you review what you learned in the lesson.
・【Read aloud】Let’s read famous sentences from “Chibimaruko-chan’s Reading Aloud Recitation Class”! (25 minutes)
This lesson is part of Cafetalk’s Book Club Campaign. Let’s read aloud famous poems and novels that Japanese school children often learn at school.
・Let’s write formal and academic Japanese (40 minutes)
I will correct your Japanese sentences which you plan on submitting to your superiors, university, etc.

◎ Self Introduction
I majored in piano at a national university and in musicology at graduate school. I am currently researching the history of koto music while teaching Japanese music history and ethnomusicology part-time at a university in Tokyo.

Before I got married, my life was all about music, but after my children were born, my world expanded along with their interests.

Besides music, I am also interested in ballet, sports, insects, anime (Dragon Ball, Naruto, Pokemon, etc.). I have also experienced various types of lessons with my children (ballet, piano, violin, swimming, gymnastics, abacus, tutoring, online English conversation, etc...).

◎ Message to Everyone
It is quite common for Japanese students majoring in music to know very little about Japanese music, so there is nothing to be shy about.

On Cafetalk, I aim to provide lessons where you can learn in a casual yet serious manner.
Whether you want to learn more about music, Japanese, or ypou ant to take a trial lesson, please feel relaxed in any of my lessons.
Let’s expand your world by learning together.


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