"Since taking lessons at the workshop, playing my instrument has become so much easier."

— Shunichi Inaba

inaugural Umami Bass participant and recent audition winner

"I was able to experience gradual improvement in the finer details."

"It was inspiring to experience firsthand how he uses his entire body to create music."

"The themes of each lesson were clear, and I was able to learn a more multifaceted approach."

"He explained in concrete terms even the most intuitive aspects of playing."

"The lectures were especially meaningful. It was valuable to learn things I would not normally hear."

"I gained many insights into how to approach music and create sound that I would not have noticed during regular practice."

"It was an environment where anyone could comfortably ask questions or discuss their concerns."

"The interpreter was helpful in making sure language never felt like a struggle."

"The careful attention given to each participant was incredibly valuable."

"The constructive interaction aligned with the goal of improving both technique and musicality."

"The idea of deriving pitch from harmonics felt concrete and practical."

"The lecture on body use and playing technique was very helpful."

"It was valuable to hear perspectives I do not normally consider, such as bow position."

"I want to move as smoothly as Braizahn Jones."

"Since taking lessons at the workshop, playing my instrument has become so much easier."

— Shunichi Inaba

inaugural Umami Bass participant and recent audition winner

"I was able to experience gradual improvement in the finer details."

"It was inspiring to experience firsthand how he uses his entire body to create music."

"The themes of each lesson were clear, and I was able to learn a more multifaceted approach."

"He explained in concrete terms even the most intuitive aspects of playing."

"The lectures were especially meaningful. It was valuable to learn things I would not normally hear."

"I gained many insights into how to approach music and create sound that I would not have noticed during regular practice."

"It was an environment where anyone could comfortably ask questions or discuss their concerns."

"The interpreter was helpful in making sure language never felt like a struggle."

"The careful attention given to each participant was incredibly valuable."

"The constructive interaction aligned with the goal of improving both technique and musicality."

"The idea of deriving pitch from harmonics felt concrete and practical."

"The lecture on body use and playing technique was very helpful."

"It was valuable to hear perspectives I do not normally consider, such as bow position."

"I want to move as smoothly as Braizahn Jones."