Japanese Craftsman Built Me A Shamisen | My Japan Journey

My Name is Norm and I am the apprentice of the Yoshida Brothers. And this is the story of me working with a Japanese craftsman who built a traditional Japanese Shamisen for me.
Its been about 7 years since I started playing. At the end of 2018 I asked them if they thought it was time for me to get a new Shamisen. It was actually a much deeper question. They told me yes.
I have spent the last 2 months documenting my shamisen being built and assembled by the craftsman, Mr. Komatsu.
This video was originally titled: The Apprentice's Next Step

Much love and appreciation to Shamisen Komatsuya.
https://shamisen-komatsuya.com/
(Not a sponsor. Just incredible people)

For more on my journey to becoming the apprentice of the Yoshida Brothers:
https://soranews24.com/2019/02/18/is-...


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