Koto Workshop

Koto Workshop

Traditional Japanese Instrument

Koto is a traditional Japanese stringed instrument first introduced to Japan from China in the 7th-8th centuries. Learn the fascinating history of this exquisite instrument and how to play it in this one-day introductory workshop. Instruments will be provided for participants to use in the workshop. To further your studies on the koto, sign-up for our koto class series or summer guest artist workshops.

Date

• Saturday, September 12, 2026

Time

• 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Price

• $60

Location

• Morikami Theater or Sakai Room

Meet Your Instructor

Emiko Koto started her koto studies in 2000 under Mrs. Yoshiko Carlton, the former koto teacher at Morikami. She also had the privilege of learning from Mrs. Kyoko Okamato, the founder of the Washington Toho Koto Society in Washington, D.C. With a solid musical foundation, Mrs. Koto performed with Mrs. Carlton at various venues, including the Morikami Museum, Epcot, conventions, schools, libraries, museums, and attending local festivals and events. Continuing Mrs. Carlton work at the Morikami, Mrs. Koto will take on the helm of teaching and inspiring new students in playing the koto.