Born in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1981. After 13 years of teaching experience and 15 years of performing and recording, he opened his own ukulele shop, "The Ukebox." As a ukulele player, instructor, and businessman, he is an all-around player and blues musician when it comes to the ukulele. In April 2018, he released "SHIMA UKULELE," an original ukulele for beginners that he produced together with his brother, Jake Shimabukuro.

"Having fun" is the shortest path to improvement

I think the ukulele is an instrument that can be enjoyed in any style, whether solo, in a duo, or in a group. It's easy to carry around, so you can easily take it outdoors to picnics, BBQs, and other outdoor activities. Growing up in Hawaii, the ukulele was always a part of my life. When I was little, my older brother Jake would practice for hours on end, and I remember him making me strum for hours so he could practice his picking (laughs).

The ukulele is a precious instrument that has strengthened the bond between my brother and me. Recently, thanks to social media, there has been a ukulele boom all over the world, and many ukulele players have emerged. I believe that the ukulele will continue to be an instrument loved by many people all over the world.

I've been a ukulele instructor for about 20 years, and above all, I teach that "having fun" is the most important thing. I want you to remember that daily practice and results are steps towards improvement. Each student who comes to learn has different goals.

I always tell everyone to "set short-term goals." By doing so, you'll find a purpose in improving your ukulele skills and be able to enjoy it more. In my classes, while you'll learn about the ukulele, I also want you to learn how to develop a practice habit and improve in a fun way.

Event Information

Bruce Shimabukuro Ukulele Lessons

□August 4th (Sat) and 5th (Sun), 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM each day (Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes)
□Capacity: 20 people per session □Fee: 7,560 yen
*Reservations will begin on Wednesday, July 25th at 10:30 AM.
*Registration will close once the maximum number of participants is reached.
(*Free for customers who have registered and purchase ¥35,000 (tax included) or more at this event.)

*All prices include tax.

inquiry
Isetan Shinjuku Store, Men's Building 8th Floor = Isetan Men's Residence / Charlie Weiss (Contact: Koizumi, Sugawara, Oginai)
03-3352-1111 (main representative)