User Manual
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Author Prole
Born in 1960 in Yokohama
Inspired by Buddy Rich, began learning drums at 10, studying
under Yasunobu Kaneko. Joined “The SQUARE” at age 19, and
began work as a professional drummer. Thereafter he supported
a number of different artists, including Takao Kisugi, Masaki
Ueda, Marine, and Salena Jones (Japan performances).
As a member of the teaching staff at the Yamaha Music
Foundation, responsible for teacher training and textbook
development. Trains key teachers and instructors in 18 countries,
including Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom,
Germany, Italy, France, Mexico, Australia, and the UAE, and has
worked to establish music schools internationally.
As a drum teacher, works to train the next generation and
promote music in locations such as Music Avenue Shinjuku Rea
Plus, Music Avenue Chiba, Fujisawa, and Yamaha Music Salon
Kawaguchi.
Keiichi Nagata