Playing on the Guitar / Hayao Miyazaki & Studio Ghibli ~Fantasy Edition~

Artist Profile

• Masatoshi Taruishi

  Acoustic and classical guitarist/producer/arranger/composer. Born February 18, 1977. Made his major debut in 2012. Combining the delicate touch cultivated through classical guitar and playing multiple types of acoustic guitar, he designs the sound image for each song. He spreads a consistent world of music with a sound that emphasizes the "texture of the guitar itself." He has released numerous works from King Records, including "Cafe Weather: A Relaxing Moment with a Soothing Guitar" and "Pray for Christmas: Guitar Melodies to Indulge in a Holy Night." His publications include "Start with the Songs You Want to Play! My Classical Guitar Series" (Rittor Music) and "Disney Solo Guitar Masterpieces" (Dream Music Factory). His graceful yet powerful guitar sound has also been used as background music for TV and radio programs. After studying at the International Shinbori Art Academy, she made her debut at the age of 18 in the Horipro musical "Wind in the Willow," and has since performed in major halls both in Japan and abroad. After graduating, she traveled to Europe to broaden her artistic horizons. After returning to Japan, she founded G&E Inc. with the support of the Saitama City Industrial Creation Foundation. In addition to her performance career, she is also involved in a wide range of activities, including running a music school, writing, appearing in the media, and producing events. In recent years, she has started a guitar duo project called "The Hand Made" with Satoshi Izumi (YujiOhno & Lupintic Six). She is a judge for "Fingerpicking Day," hosted by Moridaira Musical Instruments, and is a certified sweets concierge by the Japan Sweets Association.

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