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Darin Miyashiro is a Lecturer in the Music Department at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, specializing in Japanese koto ensembles. He teaches introductory and advanced koto classes, including MUS 127B, MUS 311C, and applied koto lessons. Born and raised in Hawai‘i, he holds BA degrees in Music and Asian Studies from the University of Redlands, with studies abroad at Waseda University in Tokyo. He trained under koto masters Kazue Sawai and Hikaru Sawai at the Sawai Koto Institute, and continues his studies in gagaku with the Hawai‘i Gagaku Society and Ryukyu soukyoku under Hideaki Miyazato. In 2015, he founded the Hawai‘i Koto Academy to promote traditional Japanese music.
- Education:
- Waiakea High School (Graduate)
- University of Redlands (BA in Music, BA in Asian Studies)
- Waseda University (Study Abroad)
- Professional Affiliations:
- Instructor, Sawai Koto Kai Hawai‘i
- Instructor, So-shin Kai in Hilo
- Member, Hawai‘i Gagaku Society
His research and teaching focus on preserving and advancing classical and contemporary koto traditions, integrating Okinawan Ryukyu music, and exploring interdisciplinary connections between music and cultural heritage. Though no specific scientific awards are noted for him personally, his contributions to music education and ensemble performance are central to his work.
He maintains active roles in music instruction and cultural preservation, with no publicly listed grants or formal student advisement programs detailed in the source text.
