Clarinet Lessons in Yanai, Yamaguchi: 2026 Passion for Professional Instruction
- Izumi Fujiyama
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
What a 2-Hour Journey Connects: Passion for Clarinet Lessons
2026—a new year has begun. Thank you for your continued support.
Recently, watching a student travel two hours by train for clarinet lessons brought back my memory. Their earnest dedication to professional clarinet instruction overlapped with my own past.
High School Memories: My Clarinet Lesson Journey
Senior year, when I finally decided to pursue music for university entrance exams, I began lessons with Professor Yukio Ohashi. From Funabashi City, Chiba to Sensei's home in Sangenjaya—multiple train transfers plus walking: two hours each way. I made the same journey my current student does.
I vividly remember my first visit. Completely lost in the quiet residential neighborhood, crying as I walked, convinced I'd "never get there." No cell phones then—I desperately searched for a payphone to call for help.
Professional Clarinet Instruction: Time in the Lesson Room
Finally arriving and ringing the buzzer. The door unlocks. Remove shoes at the entrance, head to the lesson room. The previous student is still in session, so I sit quietly preparing my instrument and wait. Then the two-hour journey home, feeling tension and exhaustion from the lesson.
That mix of nervousness and anticipation returns to me with such nostalgia.
The time and effort invested in learning music is never wasted. I want to deliver the best lessons to students who make that same commitment now. That's how I begin 2026.
Fujiyama Clarinet Studio 2026: Online and In-Person Lessons
Jan 10th "Open Lesson" Apply soon if you haven't yet. Creating opportunities for in-person lesson students to learn from each other through ensemble and observing lessons.
Online Programs Refining self-paced learning accessible from anywhere: Smiley Moon, études, orchestra excerpts.
Online Salon "The Clarinet Connection" Developing a community to support each other, provide stimulation, and share valuable information.
Performance Coaching Focusing on coaching through "Practice Improvement Lab" to enhance daily practice awareness and performance quality.
Clarinet Lessons Accepting both in-person and online. Working to provide better lessons that convey clarinet's appeal while supporting each individual's goals.
Summary
Memories of that two-hour commute in high school remain the foundation of my teaching passion. Time and effort invested in learning music never betray you.
In 2026, Fujiyama Clarinet Studio integrates in-person and online approaches, offering lessons tailored to individual goals. Public lessons, online programs, community, performance coaching—providing learning opportunities in various forms, sharing clarinet's appeal.
I accompany your clarinet and musical life with dedication.
Trial Lessons & Inquiries
Fujiyama Clarinet Studio accepts in-person and online lessons anytime. Let's meet for a trial lesson first.
