SOLFEGGIO ｜ GUITAR・UKULELE・HANDPAN
Music School
with a Sea ViewSolfeggio
Beppu, Oita, Japan Guitar Ukulele Music Class
Solfeggio, a guitar and ukulele school with a sea view, is in Beppu, Oita, a city famous for its hot springs.
From the classroom you can see Beppu Bay, and Shonin-ga-hama beach is nearby, making this a perfect place to learn ukulele and acoustic guitar!
Since 2025, we have also been the only place in Kyushu where you can learn the handpan. Our sound bath is also a big hit with visitors from all over the world who come to Beppu.
In person, we offer lessons matched to your level, for everyone from beginners to experienced players, children to adults.
In-person lessons start from 4,000 yen for one hour, thanks to our current discount period!
Why not start with a trial lesson?
You can send us a message from the bottom of this page. Feel free to get in touch!
Lessons
I am guitar you are music
What are the acoustic guitar and the ukulele like?
Their warm sound gently colors the space.
They are light and easy to carry, so you can take them camping or to the beach, and they are recommended for beginners.
What can you learn?
About your instrument / tuning / reading music / chords / strumming / rhythm training / various playing techniques / rhythm patterns / backing / riffs / ukulele solos and guitar solos, and more
Recommended for
＊ People who want to sing while playing guitar or ukulele ＊ People who want to start an instrument or music ＊ People who love the warm resonance of wood ＊ People who want an instrument that is easy to carry
Journey to the world of sound
Feel the Rhythm, Play the Melody Try the Handpan
HANDPAN LESSON
At Solfeggio, the music school with a sea view, we offer handpan trial lessons and regular lessons. We are the only place in Kyushu, in Beppu, Oita, where you can learn the handpan. Online, you can join from anywhere.
From making your first sounds to how a piece is put together, we teach clearly and patiently so that beginners and children can enjoy it easily.
“I want to try this mysterious instrument that can play both melody and rhythm.”
“I want to start an instrument, but I don’t know where to begin.”
If that sounds like you, please join a trial lesson first. Music will feel closer and more fun!
Book a 50-minute guitar or ukulele trial lesson
Review
I hadn't touched a guitar in a long time and was nervous, but I relaxed completely and the time flew by! When I mentioned that I had trouble practicing in my apartment, he showed me ways to play and cope even in that situation, and I was grateful that he supported me through the spots where I tend to give up.
***ria
I asked about how to practice and how to get started with the pentatonic scale as I take on solo guitar and improvisation. He gave advice on the parts that are hard to figure out when learning alone, which was very helpful. Now I have a guide for my future practice and feel I can do my best. Thank you.
***ng
He patiently taught me the basics, even though I was a total beginner. He is a friendly, kind teacher, so I could relax during the lesson, and it was a lot of fun. He talked not only about skills but also about the joy of music, which I related to and which motivated me. The guitar that was gathering dust may come back to life! Thank you.
***vecat
I was drawn to the handpan's cute rounded look and mysterious sound, so I took a trial lesson. I put it on my thighs and played by gently tapping with my hands. It felt wonderful, and I could feel the sound resonating through my body. My mind calmed naturally, and it was a strange, healing time. It was my first percussion instrument, but the teacher taught me patiently and I felt reassured as I made sounds. His talk was also very enjoyable. Thank you.
arin
He is simply a wonderful teacher! I have become able to express the feelings inside me honestly! I'm the type who wants to play well but overthinks it (“maybe I can't,” “I'm embarrassed”), yet from the first lesson I could relax and enjoy music. It's so fun that I practice more and more, and I no longer think “I can't do it!” Amazingly, this has carried over into my everyday life, not just the instrument. I've never had such a relaxing experience of deep breathing at an instrument lesson. I was physically exhausted from a busy job, but lessons where I could surrender to music from the bottom of my heart made my daily work enjoyable. I've given up on instruments many times, but since learning here I play the ukulele every day for fun ✨ Thank you. Next I'd like to try the sound bath too.
Google review
Reviews translated from Japanese.
Sound Bath
“Sound Wellness” Sound Bath Experience in Beppu
～ Deep relaxation at the Solfeggio music school ～
In the hot-spring town of Beppu, we offer a special “sound wellness” to restore body and mind. Our sound bath is not just an acoustic experience but an original program that blends the energy of a hot-spring land with the healing of sound.
What you can experience
✓ Singing bowls and crystal bowls whose sound resonates through the body ✓ Relaxation from the cellular level with instruments tuned to 432 Hz ✓ The synergy of sound and the power-spot effect of a hot-spring area ✓ A cozy, small-group space
How it goes
1. Simple breathing exercises 2. A 30 to 60 minute session, surrendering to the sound of the instruments 3. A deep meditative state while feeling the vibrations 4. Aftercare to return gently to everyday life
Especially recommended for
・ Those who feel a deep tiredness that hot springs alone cannot remove ・ Travelers who want to reset body and mind between trips ・ Anyone interested in music therapy and looking for a healing experience
Basic information
▷ Duration: 60 or 90 minute course ▷ Price: from 12,800 yen (set discounts with hot-spring facilities available) ▷ Reservation: by reservation only (book by the day before) ▷ Clothing: please come in comfortable clothes you can move in
After bathing in sound, Beppu's scenery should look more vivid than usual. Discover a new side of Beppu, different from the hot springs.
※ English available (advance reservation required) ※ Instrument experience corner (photos allowed)
Beppu Onsen Wellness Retreat
Sound bath, hot springs and local culture in a private wellness retreat in Beppu. Stay as long as you like and book your own accommodation.
Beppu Onsen Wellness Retreat →About
Online lesson
In our online guitar and ukulele lessons, you learn from the comfort of your own home!
We offer online courses in English and Japanese so that people from all over the world, whether you live far away or cannot come to the classroom for any reason, can take lessons.
All you need is a smartphone, tablet or computer and an internet connection. Even if you are not good with technology, you can start easily.
You can also choose your own schedule, so even busy people can keep it up without strain.
Lessons are one-on-one with an assigned instructor only, for children through seniors. Because the same instructor always teaches you, lessons can follow each student's goals and favorite songs.
First of all, we would like you to experience what makes online lessons special ♪
During our current discount period, you can start with a 50-minute trial for 3,500 yen, or an easy course of two lessons a month for 7,000 yen 🎵
Please feel free to contact us by chat, LINE or Instagram.
Let's play music anywhere
Services
Services
3 online lessons a month ◎ Normal course ◎
Book now4 online lessons a month ◎ Pro course ◎
Book nowTake lessons anytime, anywhere, at your own pace!
We welcome people from any country in the world, from children to seniors.
One-on-one private lessons take you to your goal by the shortest route.
In our online guitar and ukulele lessons you use Zoom, Skype or similar, so you can take lessons in real time just like in person.
Complete beginners are very welcome! Also recommended for students in school music clubs and people playing in bands.
An experienced instructor teaches carefully.
BAMBOO DIDGERIDOO WORKSHOP
More in Beppu
Beppu Experiences
Visiting Oita and Beppu? Besides music, you can enjoy a wellness retreat, hot springs, yoga, nature activities and private local tours.
WELLNESS RETREAT
Beppu Onsen Wellness Retreat
A private wellness retreat in Beppu: sound bath, hot springs, yoga and nature activities. Slow down, breathe deeply and reconnect with yourself in the hot-spring town of Beppu.
- Sound Bath
- Hot Springs
- Yoga
- Nature Activities
PRIVATE LOCAL TOURS
Your Beppu Tour
Private local tours in English for visitors to Oita and Beppu: Beppu, Yufuin, Kitsuki, Usa Shrine and Himeshima, plus Japanese cultural experiences with a local guide. Our Solfeggio sound bath is featured among the activities, and lessons are popular with international guests too. Handpan, guitar and ukulele lessons are taught in English, the only place in Beppu to offer them.
- Beppu
- Yufuin
- Himeshima
- Sound Bath
- Lessons in English
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Solfeggio?
In Beppu, Oita, a city famous for its hot springs. From the classroom you can see Beppu Bay, and Shonin-ga-hama beach is nearby. Address: Kamegawa Shinoyu-cho, Beppu, Oita.
What instruments can I learn?
Acoustic guitar, ukulele and handpan. We are the only place in Kyushu where you can learn the handpan. We also hold didgeridoo workshops.
Can beginners and children take lessons?
Yes. We teach everyone from beginners to experienced players, children to adults, at your level. Online lessons are available for children through seniors, and complete beginners are very welcome.
How much are the lessons?
In-person lessons start from 4,000 yen for one hour during our discount period. Online, you can start with a 50-minute trial for 3,500 yen or an easy course of two lessons a month for 7,000 yen (discount period). Regular online courses (50 minutes each): 2 lessons a month 9,000 yen, 3 lessons 12,000 yen, 4 lessons 16,000 yen. Please contact us for the latest prices.
How do online lessons work?
You take real-time lessons over Zoom or Skype, just like in person. All you need is a smartphone, tablet or computer and an internet connection. Lessons are in English or Japanese, you choose your own schedule, and you always have the same instructor in one-on-one lessons.
What is a sound bath?
You surrender to the sound of singing bowls, crystal bowls and instruments tuned to 432 Hz for deep relaxation. Sessions are 60 or 90 minutes from 12,800 yen, by reservation only (book by the day before). English is available with advance reservation.
How do I book a trial lesson?
We offer a 50-minute guitar or ukulele trial. Contact us by email, LINE or Instagram.
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Solfeggio Music School with a Sea ViewKamegawa Shinoyu-cho, Beppu, Oita, Japan
About
Instructor
Shin, instructor
I run Solfeggio, the music school with a sea view, as well as a sound wellness retreat and the private tour company Your Beppu Tour, in Beppu.
I have traveled to 35 countries and worked in natural seas around the world, including a period working as a diver.
On my travels I fell in love with instruments from all over the world, and I have learned them in many different places. I share the comfort of the sounds I found through the sea and travel at my classroom in Beppu.
Sound wellness, where sound, breath, hot springs and nature help body and mind unwind, is also something I care about deeply in Beppu.