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.

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)

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!!!!!!!!

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.

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!