VOICES OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

范志军 Fan Zhijun
爵士·流行音乐学科 吉他专业 　2年级
中国
毕业于沈阳音乐学院

从大学开始学音乐，为了开拓眼界来日本学习自己最喜欢的爵士乐。参加了很多学校的开放体验日，终于在尚美找到了自己想学习的东西，因此决定入学。未来想要成为一个以爵士乐为主，可弹唱的音乐人。也希望在学习过程中日语能力也可以有所提高。

邹介悦 Zou Jieyue
编曲·作曲学科 电子音乐制作专业 2年级
中国
毕业于秀德教育学院

受到日本音乐和动漫的影响，决定来日本留学。因为从中学开始听并且喜欢上EDM，自己也想要尝试创作这样的音乐，所以入学了尚美。尚美的设施完备，老师也都是在业界最前线，经验丰富的作编曲人，在这里学习音乐会是一个很好的开始。希望将来可以创作出被大家喜欢的曲子，成为独当一面的制作人。

李宜晓 Li Yixiao
音乐综合研究学科 双排键电子琴课程 双排键电子琴专业 4年级
中国
毕业于新疆师范大学

高中时看了一场演奏会，因为多彩的演奏方式喜欢上了双排键电子琴。自己也想要学习这样的乐器，所以来到日本留学。在中国可能学习古典音乐的人会比较多，自己也演奏过古典的曲子，但是在尚美我学到了多种多样的曲风。毕业之后想要考研继续深造，加深自己对音乐的理解，希望以后可以成为一个音乐老师。

汪宇轩 Wang Yuxuan
音乐综合研究学科 管弦打击乐器课程 打击乐器专业 4年级
中国
毕业于Conestoga Valley High School（美国）

我参加东京国际大赛的时候上过大师课，当时为日本老师精湛的演奏技术而折服。在尚美不仅可以学习这样的演奏技术，还可以系统学习理论知识，并且采取小班教学更方便和老师交流。我的家乡打击乐的老师很少，希望以后可以成为一名老师，把在日本学到的技术和知识带回去教给小朋友们。也希望以后可以有机会在家乡举办国际大赛以及开展大师课。

汪 超然 WANG CHAORAN
专业演奏家学科 键盘专业1年级
中国
上智大学研究生院

我很喜欢日本动漫与J-pop，来日本留学的话想必每天都能过得很充实。
在参加过的一系列专门学校的体验入学中，拥有高水平讲师且开设键盘专业的学校便是SHOBI，这些条件让原本就想深入学习键盘相关知识的我感受到了SHOBI在键盘领域的专业性。另外，SHOBI在就业方面也提供周全的支援，令人感到非常安心。在学期间我会扎实地学习演奏及作曲等知识，希望将来能够成为作曲家或演奏助手将音乐的感动传递出去。

BERGMAN MAYA SORELLA ELIN
编曲・作曲学科 创作歌手专业1年级
瑞典
斯德哥尔摩大学

在难过的时候被音乐所拯救的经历使我希望能通过同样的方式用音乐为人们加油打气。第一次来到日本时，我被日本演出场馆(Live House)的数量之多所震惊；在希望能够于贴近音乐的环境里学习的想法下，我来到了日本留学。对于SHOBI，在体验入学时所上的模拟课程的水平之高给我留下了深刻的印象。我希望将来能够成为作曲家或制作人与不同音乐领域的音乐家们共同创作音乐，活跃于世界的舞台上。

CHAROENSUHK ANUCHA
爵士・流行音乐学科 吉他专业1年级
泰国
草苑日本语学校

和朋友组乐队参加现场演出等等，不知不觉音乐已成为我生活中不可或缺的存在。感觉到自己对于即兴演奏方面的知识掌握得还不够全面，为了正式学习爵士乐而决定留学。我对于日本的媒体，尤其是音乐方面非常感兴趣。选择SHOBI是因为在这里不仅能学习理论或专业知识，还能学习如何活用所学知识并实际运用在演奏上。我希望将来能够成为演奏家和老师，活跃于多个方面。

李 留洋 LI LIUYANG
音乐综合研究学科 编曲・作曲课程3年级
中国
四川外国语大学

以担任DJ的经历为契机开始了电子音乐的制作，入学时的目标是成为有名的DJ或制作人。入学后，我对配乐与游戏音乐产生了兴趣，现在的目标是成为作曲家。我原本就很喜欢日本动画和游戏等等，大学也学习了日语，因此决定来日本留学。在体验入学时细心指导我的老师们是我决定入学SHOBI的原因。

ALEKSEI MORGUNOV
专业演奏家学科吉他专业
俄罗斯
Tokyo Galaxy Japanese Language School

我对漫画、动画、游戏等等的日本流行文化非常有兴趣，加上想提高我在自己国家学习的日文能力而决定来留学。选择SHOBI的理由是我想接受有着职业专家身分的教师的指导，以及这里有着充实的环境与设备。此外学校对毕业生的就业辅导支援也让我感觉到非常安心。将来的目标是成为职业吉他手。以我最喜爱的重金属音乐和爵士音乐为中心，朝向能演奏各种各样的音乐类型为目标持续练习。

Luca Delle Fave
编曲・作曲学科映像音乐专业
瑞典
Intercultural Institute of Japan

在作曲的过程中，自己逐渐有越来越多的创作动力，我在想如果能将这份动力换为工作的动力的话一定会感受到非常开心，因此决定朝向音乐业界。我非常喜欢一个在我自己国家很有名的日本游戏音乐，自己也想创作出有着如此美好和声的乐曲而来到了日本。而SHOBI独特的地方就是除了流行音乐或古典音乐，也能学习到电影音乐制作。将来希望能以作曲家的身分进入游戏公司工作，通过音乐创造出各种各样的世界观。

高 秦彦Gao Qinyan
音乐商务学科CD・音乐制作专业
中国
Elite Japanese Language School

初中的时候，通过与日本能乐老师们的交流，了解到日本音乐的魅力，并且随之萌发出想在日本学习的想法。虽然我在大学的主修是小提琴演奏，但是真正有兴趣的是舞台相关工作。SHOBI的音乐商务学科的课程内容与自己想学的非常符合，因此决定来留学。将来希望可以作为音乐制作人，创作出大家喜爱的曲子。

池劲祥
马来西亚
编曲·作曲学科
亚洲学生文化协会日本语课程毕业

可以来日本留学是一个很好的体验。在中学时、好朋友推介了几部动漫给我，从那时候开始自己对动漫渐渐开始感兴趣。
后来也因为自己的吉他老师也喜欢日本的音乐，所以也常推介日本的音乐给我。从此之后对日本这个国家一点也不感到生疏。
由于喜欢的音乐家多数都是日本的音乐家，所以开始有了来日本留学的念头。
在来日本的几个月后有幸参加自己喜欢的吉他手的吉他教室，并且可以近距离地看他演奏时觉得来日本留学是个对的选择。
去年也因为从学校免费得到日本航空自卫队的管弦乐演奏会门票，所以去看了人生第一次的管弦乐演奏会。
因为马来西亚是个没有四季的国家。来日本留学可以让自己体验到春夏秋冬这四个季节的变化。
也因为四季的变化，偶尔会感慨光阴似箭。

金圣瑩
编曲・作曲学科 视频音乐制作专业
中国
上海中医药大学(中国)
东京艺术大学大学院(預科生)毕业

从小时候就开始学习钢琴，所以一直身边有音乐。大学选择的是别的专业，毕业后就职的也不是跟音乐有关的工作。但是我一点一点觉着想做自己喜欢的工作，所以决定来日本留学。将来我想活用在SHOBI学习的知识和经验，希望我作的曲子能让人人幸福。

金大元
音乐综合研究学科 编曲・作曲课程
韩国
Choong-am High School(韩国)毕业

我从以前就喜欢J-pop的曲调和歌词，所以我从什么时候就开始想有机会的话去日本学习音乐。我找学校的过程中，知道尚美是古典音乐和流行音乐两方面都能学到的学校。所以我决定去尚美留学。将来我想发布自己的曲子举办演唱会，成为一个能让大家感动的音乐家。

ASAMOA BAAH FREMA
演唱学科演唱专业
加纳
新宿日本语学校毕业

我从小时候一直很喜欢音乐。我还喜欢看到音乐带来人家的笑容。将来我想当个歌手或者在音乐行业工作，所以选择有演唱学科的尚美。现在我的目标是歌手或乐队主唱。就算这个目标不能实现我也希望能把音乐当工作。

JATURANTANON CHUTIWAT
音乐剧学科音乐剧专业
泰国
朱拉隆功大学(泰国)毕业

大学生的时候，我去看了在泰国公演的《美女与野兽》。这是我初次看的音乐剧，让我非常感动。从那以后我自己也想上舞台上送给大家多多的感动。我入学的契机是参加体验入学时，被尚美的氛围吸引住了。现在我每天努力尽快掌握好日语，然后成为一个能让大家感动的演员站在舞台上表演。

Drake Childress
United States of America
Arrangement & Composition Dep.

I came to Japan because I got tired of America. I came to Tokyo because....well it's Tokyo. In a traditional (non-music) school, we study cultural movements like the Renaissance, the Baroque, and the Age of Enlightenment, but I feel that modern Tokyo has such Culture that there is something here for everyone. The city pulses with a life force that is indescribable and irresistible--the districts and neighborhoods have so many distinct colors, sights, scents, and sounds that entering each one of them is like exploring a new world. It's a great environment--especially for me and my love of music. I think wherever you are, it is important to be in a place where you are constantly fascinated.
My love for music has existed well before I entered Shobi, but the energy of Tokyo has encouraged me to pursue what means the most to me. I was studying at the University of Tokyo since September of last year, but my mind on music, my many travels around the city led me to Shobi--and I am very glad I found it.
The buildings themselves are nice learning environments, but what strikes me most about my Shobi experience is the people. My classmates are very interesting people, they teach me Japanese you don't usually find in textbooks, and their personal stories are enriching. As for my Sensei's, I am amazed every time I come to class! Besides the fact that they are maestros at several different instruments and have compendious, encyclopedic musical knowledge, I get the feeling that they really enjoy what they do. It is a true love story--the fact that they have been in music for years, playing at concerts, recording, and teaching--and yet they remain as fascinated as a first year student like me. Their freshness is refreshing for me and my classmates.

Ramon Riu
Barcelona, Spain
Comprehensive Music Dep.( Music Business Course / 3rd year)

My name is Ramon and I'm from Barcelona, Spain. Since I was 16 I wanted to come to Tokyo and work in the music industry here so I finally made up my mind and moved to Japan 5 years ago.

After studying 2 years in a Japanese language school and another 2 years in a vocational school,I found out about Shobi's 4 year course in music business. I attended the open college and I was impressed by the quality of the equipments in the classrooms and the environment of the whole school. The staff was really helpful and friendly too, so I decided to transfer to the 3rd year of the Comprehensive Music Dep.
Once the lessons started I felt that the subjects matched perfectly what I wanted to do and that I was getting a very good training to find a good job later. But the most important thing for me is the support and help that the teachers and staff provide me about the lessons, job hunting and my career in general.

I've met a lot of good friends in Shobi, both Japanese and foreigners. I'm a vocalist of my own band too. So I can say I'm really satisfied and enjoying my life in Japan.

Currently, I keep on doing activities and lives with my band besides studying music business at Shobi. So I'm sure that I can get the job I want when I graduate next year.

Sagar Pradhan
Nepal
Pop Contemporary Department

I started playing the guitar at the age of 18. But I knew that people started learning music at an earlier age. So I always wondered if I could begin to study and understand music. I often learned from my friends or the internet, but I soon realized that it was not enough, and I wasn't progressing. So eventually, I got into a music university. I started learning about the music theory, an array of music styles, various genres, composing methods, Western classical music, Western music, Eastern classical music, ethnic music, tribal music, and the history of music itself.

Alas! I soon found myself dissatisfied only to realize that my approach to music studies was wrong. Even with a BA Degree in Music, I could hardly do that a musician should. Although I had the music in me, I could never really harness and channel my musical abilities. Therefore, I decided to study music overseas to discover all the things that had been ignored, or things I had missed.

Then I came to Japan, I studied the language for 2 years, and upon my graduation I joined Shobi College of Music. This is my first year, and I love it so far. The school has a strong core curriculum that suits my needs, and enables me to expand my musical style. I am excited and eager to go for my lessons everyday. The teachers are experienced, helpful, encouraging, kind, and easy to understand. It has only been a couple of months here at Shobi, nevertheless, I have received some very valuable lessons, and I know there is more. Overall, I find the Shobi teaching method, its sound curriculum, the dedicated and approachable faculty, well equipped rooms, and a good management has made my journey to Japan worthwhile.

I'm very pleased and grateful to be here.

Thank you.
Sagar Pradhan
Pops Contemporary 1st year.

Message from current students

I came to japan because of my dream about study the sound & visual production.
And yes, I did not recognize any Japanese before I come.

Therefore, I studied in Japanese language institution for two years. In the meanwhile my life in japan has begun as well.


After my graduation from the language school, I have been looking for the different college that provides sound &visual production course. And finally, SHOBI music college became my final choice.


The first year in SHOBI, I learned about PA, illumination, recording and video production and it truly helped me a lot to improve my ability. Still got one more year to go!! I'll try to do my best in SHOBI and also I'm looking forward to have employment here after my graduation.

Madeleine Fritjof
Comprehensive Music Department　Vocal Course third year student　

My name is Maddie but as a singer, I go by the name Aya Fortuna.


I started Shobi College of Music as one of the only European students, alone and very nervous. But as school started and kept going, I soon realized that I was surrounded by students and friends that had the same interest for music, professional teachers that did everything to support you, as well as big, clean studios and rooms filled with all kinds of equipment.


First, I took the band vocalist course for two years. I got the chance to learn how to sing and move, how to make my own songs and how to use your face expressions when performing on stage.
The first time I stood on stage, I was so nervous that I thought I was going to faint! But thanks to the support from everyone, the bad feeling quickly disappeared and from that day I've been climbing my own staircase towards becoming a good singer.
After all, that's the reason why I came here.
I love Japan and the way they teach their music styles. I love Japanese music and it's in Japanese I too want to sing in.
This school gave me this and lots more. Since the band vocalist course only had two years, I decided to transfer to the 4year Comprehensive Music Course as a third yearstudent.
I'm planning to continue until I have my diploma from the Comprehensive Music Course and keep on fighting to be able to debut here in Japan. Until now I've managed to do quite a few things. I've had my own lives, I've seen my teachers perform and I've been able to see my favorite Japanese bands and artist perform on stage and give me inspiration.


Everything thanks to Shobi College of Music! I want to thank all teachers and staff who took me in with warm hearts and saw me, not as a foreigner, but as a member of the music family.


Thank you!
Best Regards
Maddie (Aya Fortuna)

MUN, Ye Seul
Korea
Vocal department

Hi! I'm MUN, Ye Seul, a first year student from Vocal department of Shobi College of Music.
I longed to be a singer since young, but after graduating from high school, I gave up music and went to a normal university.
However I realized that even as time passed by, I could not give up music completely. After contemplating for a long time, I decided to study in Japan. For that two long years of pondering, I got into Shobi. And after studying here for three months, I think I had been right on my decision to study abroad in Japan.
This school really has a very good environment for us foreign students, not to mention the systematic curriculum and all the teachers who act as our excellent mentors.
Please don't hesitate anymore!! It's always not too late to follow your dream when you have one.
I will do my very best and work hard to seize the chance Shobi has given me to become a singer.
I want to meet lots of lovely Korean friends who embrace their dreams and passion for music.
I am waiting for you at Shobi!!!!!!!!

CHEN, Han Na
Taiwan
Piano department second year student

I have not heard of Shobi College of Music until I visited a "Specialized Training Colllege Fair". I consulted with my Japanese language teacher and went for Shobi's open college. No doubt, I have been to other music schools' trial lessons, but after numerous participations at Shobi's open college, and considering the well-furnished facilities, the dedicated teachers and the expertise one gets to acquire, I decided I wanted to study here.

Upon entering the school, I indulge myself fully into the world of music. Even though I am swarmed with piano practices and semester final practical exams and report writings, I feel very productive. I do not regret studying in this school at all.

The Piano department where I belong to have a curriculum consisting of a combination of classical, jazz and pop music. We also learn music theory, but the focus is on actual performances. In addition, there are many subjects that are related to music composition. We got to hand in a piano piece of our original composition at the end of the semester. In the second year, we also have ensemble music lessons. This, we took it together with students from the Electronic Organ department or the department of Wind, String & Percussion Instruments. I feel that these music composition and ensemble music lessons, being unavailable in the piano department of other universities and other specialized training colleges, put Shobi to a great advantage. Although it seems like there is no distinction between an Arrangement & Composition department student and a Piano department student, this unique curriculum will prove to be a useful tool, if we were to have an active career in the music industry in the future.
Apart from academics, I am lucky to have made good friends who love music. I feel it in my bones the true meaning of the phrase "music knows no borders" since studying in Japan and getting to know many music-loving international students. How lucky I am! I thought to myself as my heart is filled with feelings of happiness.

To everybody who loves music, like me: if you are still unable to make up your mind, how about joining in Shobi's open college for once? It is possible that you might discover the place that will make your dream a reality.

CHE, Na Hyeon
Korea
Voice Acting department

Hi, I'm CHE, Na Hyeon, anime voice acting vocal course first year student from the Voice Actor department. It all started when I came to Shobi for a trial lesson and after getting to know all the teachers, I thought, if they already taught us such interesting stuff during a trial lesson, how much more would we get to learn after we get accepted! The whole trial lesson experience was really fun, of course. That's why I chose to study at Shobi.
School life was honestly interesting and I enjoy it everyday. We study all kinds of stuff in class and even things that make me go "oh wow, we get to learn such things in voice acting?". To tell the truth, I have never acted before until I got into Shobi. I thank my teachers for being so patient with me during lessons!
let's study together in Shobi!

Chloe Sim Li Lin
Republic of Singapore
PIANO

I started classical piano lessons when I was 4 years old and my piano teacher in Singapore was a former student of Shobi.！『as（mpressed by her classsical as well as jazz piano skills which I was keen to study as well.

Being trained in Early Childhood Education, I am interested in teaching children, especially using music as a tool. When I was considering my options to further my studies, I decided to pick Japan, since this is the country'amous for pedagogical methods and impressive Early Childhood programs.

After hearing my teacher share about her interesting'xperience at Shobi, I decided to sign up for the piano instructor course here at Shobi.

There is quite a well-varied mix of international students here and of course, my Japanese classmates are a joy to be with! Their level of commitment and discipline is a source of encouragement to me and after coming to Shobi, I was pushed to a level beyond what I》hought I was capable of!!

The teachers and lecturers here are knowledgable and friendly and I settled down（n the school within the first few months. Studying［usic in Japanese might be challenging at first, but it turns out that music is quite a universal language afterall. Being an international student means you have to put in more effort but it pays off in the long run! As long as you have the passion, I believe that language will not be a problem at all.l.

At Shobi, we not only have personal piano lessons, but we are also exposed to Ensemble Playing, Jazz piano, Composing and many more.
｀usic making has never been more fun!

I remember one of my first year teacher at Shobi》elling me:`You can definitely learn about music from books or even from the Internet. You didn`t have to travel to Japan. However it is from（nteracting with》he people,》hat you learn many valuable lessons, isn`t it?` Indeed, I have learnt plenty from my life as an international student here in Japan∥nd I am《ure that》hese, are the riches that I can bring back with me when I go back to Singapore.？gapore.ﾂ