LECTURE / TALKIn that classroom,
Experience an unforgettable 90 minutes.Starting with street performances, moving to social media outreach, collaborating with local communities and tourism, and leading to media appearances.Until you make what you love your jobI will share this based on my personal experience. We accept bookings for either a talk only, or a format combined with a live saxophone performance.Please ensure you check this before applyingWe are currently receiving a very high volume of requests for performances and lectures,We are operating with a limited number of staff.。Therefore,The contents of this page and the "Frequently Asked Questions" and "Booking Performances" sections posted on our websitePlease make sure to check before applying. Enquiries regarding matters already stated on the site may take some time to receive a response. We ask for your understanding and cooperation to help keep communications concise.Frequently Asked QuestionsRequests for performances
45~90 minutesEstimated lecture duration42.8万Total social media followers1,337回Total live performances to date
On average, once every 1.7 daysNationwideOnlineService area124,000,000ten thousand timesTotal view count of social media videos (combined total across 6 platforms)
Click here to request a lecture or classIt is fine to consult with us even at a stage when the theme or time has not yet been decided.Request for a lectureLECTURE / PERFORMANCEOther enquiriesMEDIA / OTHERSA Google Form will open. Once we have checked the details, we will get back to you by email.
We are currently receiving a very high volume of requests, and it is taking us some time to reply.
I am speaking at such an eventWHERE WE SPEAK
01career education in lower and upper secondary schoolsFor the generation starting to think about their future paths. To those feeling that they "can't find what they want to do" or are "facing opposition from those around them," I offer answers in my own words, shaped by taking the long way round. This session is held during school assemblies, year-group assemblies, and integrated studies periods.02Lectures at universities and vocational collegesTo students studying the arts, music, design, and other forms of expression. I will be talking about how to "deliver" your work, which is just as important as creating it, using real examples and figures. At Aichi University of the Arts, I gave a lecture aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate students.03Corporate and organisational training / in-house lecturesHow to build a brand that enables individuals to compete with large corporations, how to spread awareness on social media, and how to balance social contribution with business. We can also tailor the content for those in charge of new business ventures and PR.04courses by local authorities and community groupsTalk events and public lectures themed around tourism promotion, urban development, and communicating the region's charm. I will share practical examples from my experience as a "Nagoya Human Tourist Spot" and "Nagoya Tourism Ambassador".
Jimokuji Minami Junior High School, Ama CityEducational lecture for the whole schoolCAREER EDUCATIONNagoya Municipal Chuo Senior High SchoolLecture and performanceCAREER EDUCATIONNagoya Keizai University Ichimura High SchoolA special lesson at the music seminarSPECIAL CLASSAichi Prefectural University of the ArtsLecture for undergraduate and postgraduate students: "How to Make Art Your Career"UNIVERSITY LECTUREOthersLectures at junior and senior high schools, corporate in-house lectures, etc.SCHOOLS / COMPANIES
Main lecture themesTHEMES
Here are two typical themes.the age and affiliation of the participants, the purpose of the event, and your preferred timePlease consult with us first, as we will rebuild the content and structure after discussing it with you.
THEME 01Live life on your own terms.
Become the person you want to be
This is a talk about finding what you truly want to do and taking action, without being bound by the opinions of those around you or notions of how things "should" be.
The motivation behind starting out as the Saxophone Samurai, the choice to conceal both his real face and name, and the period when things did not go well.Things I can only talk about because I've taken the long way aroundI will share what is important for shaping a lifestyle that is true to yourself through.
secondary school and high school studentscareer educationcareer guidancePTA and parent-teacher associationsPrevious examplesLectures and special classes at junior high and high schools, including Jimokuji Minami Junior High School in Ama City, Chuo Senior High School in Nagoya City, and Ichimura Senior High School of Nagoya University of Economics, among others
THEME 02deliver results
marketing technique
To make a living from expression, honing your skills is not enough."What value do I have?" "To whom, and how do I deliver it?"need to think about
I will talk about the creation of the Sax Samurai character, the structuring of social media outreach, the building of relationships with fans, and collaborations with local communities and businesses, sharing the actual initiatives I've undertaken along with the figures. This content is relevant not only to those who want to make a living through music, but also to business professionals involved in launching new ventures and PR.
Universities and collegescorporate trainingNew business and PRChambers of commerce and industry and various organisationsPrevious examplesDelivered a lecture at Aichi Prefectural University of the Arts for undergraduate and graduate students on the theme of "How to make art your profession."
In addition, you can also consult us on the following themes. You can combine the two themes to suit the purpose of your event.
Social media posting and how to expand your reachCommunity activities, tourism, and town revitalisationBalancing social contribution and businessHow to start a challenge on your ownLecture and performance programme
combine lectures and performancesTALK & MUSIC
The most common type of Saxophone Samurai lecture isA structure alternating between storytelling and live music. We deliver feelings that cannot be expressed through words alone, along with the sound of the moment. We also accept joint performances with brass band or choir clubs, and performances of school songs.
Below is an example of a 90-minute (double period) session at a school. The timing, number of tracks, and order can be freely rearranged to suit the purpose of the event.
90-minute structure example (school, 2 consecutive periods)0:00Opening performanceOne song. First, I would like to greet you with sound.0:05Part one of the story20 minutes. Until the Saxophone Samurai is born0:25Performance10 minutes0:3510 minute break0:45Part 2 (Story)20 minutes. What I did when I hit a brick wall1:05Performance & Collaboration15 minutes. Collaborations with wind bands and choirs are also welcome.1:20Q&A and commemorative photo session - 10 minutesEven a single 45 or 50-minute session can be arranged. In that case, a structure of roughly "a 20-minute talk + 2 pieces of music + Q&A" is recommended.
Just three things before you applyBEFORE YOU APPLY
We are very grateful to be receiving a large number of requests at the moment. To keep our communications clear, we would kindly ask for your cooperation with just the following three things:
01Please let us know as soon as your schedule is decided.
The date of the lecture is being arranged within the same schedule as the performance request.If a performance is scheduled beforehand, I cannot accept it on that day.The earlier you consult us, such as when the annual schedule is finalised, the easier it will be to accommodate your preferred dates.
It doesn't matter if you haven't yet finalised your theme, time or budget. Even if you're just at the stage of wanting to hold a certain kind of gathering on a specific date, we will gladly help you put it together from scratch.
02Please contact us by email
I apologise, butWe do not provide a telephone consultation or enquiry service.We also kindly ask that you refrain from making requests via social media direct messages.
As we are receiving a very high volume of requests and to prevent details from getting mixed up,Standardise to emails that leave a paper trailWe are currently offering this service. Even for referral requests, we kindly ask that you also submit them via the form.
03You can preview the content of the lecture in advance.
The content of our actual conversation is published almost word for word on this site.for your consideration and as reference materials for internal approval processesPlease use it.
THEME 01 isThe story of Saxophone Samurai, THEME 02 isThe marketing of the Saxophone SamuraiThe pages marked "」" contain the actual content of the lectures.
Process from your request to the day of the eventFLOW
STEP 01Apply via the formPlease provide the date and time, venue, target audience, number of attendees, preferred time, budget, and whether or not a performance is required. If you haven't decided on a theme yet, just the purpose of the event is fine.We kindly ask that you use the form rather than calling or sending a DMStep 02Reviewing content and correspondence via emailA member of our team will get back to you by email. We will propose a theme and structure while discussing "what kind of message you want to deliver and to whom." Please note that it may take some time for us to reply, but we are handling enquiries in order.STEP 03Determining content and quotationOnce the structure and lecture fee have been finalised, we will send you a quotation. Please feel free to let us know if you require a quotation that separates the lecture fee from incidental expenses (such as travel costs and copyright royalties) due to internal approval processes or budgetary reasons.STEP 04finalise the schedule for the dayI will email you to discuss the timetable, arrival time, green room, equipment locations and other details. If I am going to use presentation slides, I will send them to you in advance.We have promotional photos and introductory text available for you to use in your announcements.STEP 05On the day, and after it has finishedI will arrive at the venue before the start of the performance to make preparations. After it finishes, I will send you an invoice by email. The payment deadline can be set to suit your school or company's convenience.
Schedule and presentation durationSCHEDULE / TIME
When is the lecture?Negotiable, so if possible, considering my performance schedule,Weekday daytimeWe would be grateful if you could consult with us. We are also available on weekday evenings and weekends/public holidays, depending on the content and schedule.
Lecture duration45 to 90 minutesis the focus. We can structure the lessons to fit your preferred timeframe, such as a single school period (45 or 50 minutes), two consecutive periods, 60 minutes, or 90 minutes.Days availableWe accept bookings on both weekdays and weekends, including bank holidays, butWeekdays in the daytime are the easiest to arrangeWe are. Performances are often scheduled for weekends and bank holidays, so they tend to get booked up well in advance.FormatAs well as giving a presentation at the venue,online lectureWe also accept this. It can also be used for time-limited events such as internal lunchtime lectures.Number of eligible peopleWe cater for everything from classrooms with a few dozen pupils to whole-school assemblies in the gym or hall. There is no upper limit on numbers.Number of people on the dayIf it's for the lecture only,One saxophone samuraiif a performance is included, due to equipment availability2 people including staffI may have some questions for you.Preparation and clearanceIf it is a lecture only, I will arrive at the venue about 30 minutes before the start. If it includes a performance, please allow 20 to 30 minutes for setting up the equipment.Green room / RehearsalIf there is no waiting time, a green room is not necessary. If we are only using the equipment we bring, a rehearsal is also basically not required.initial consultationIn most cases, communicating via email is sufficient. If you prefer, we can also arrange an online meeting or a site visit.Service areaall over JapanUnderstood. Travel expenses are free within Nagoya city, and we request actual costs for other areas.
Items to be provided at the venueSOUND / EQUIPMENT
What you will need to prepare is:It depends on the format of the lecture.Even when it includes a performance, as long as you are within a drivable distance, we will bring our own sound equipment and power supply, so there is virtually no burden on you.
CASE 01If it's for a lecture onlyOne microphonePlease have it ready. Depending on the size of the venue, I can speak without a microphone. If you are going to use slide materials,Projector and screenI look forward to your support (I will send the materials in advance).CASE 02including performance, within driving distanceThere is nothing you need to prepare.I will bring a complete set of equipment, including speakers, microphones, and a power supply. As I will be using a large portable power station, there will be no generator-like noise or fuel smell. If the venue has its own PA system, I can also route the sound through it.CASE 03distant locations requiring performances and travel by Shinkansen or aeroplaneBecause I cannot transport the equipment,We kindly request that you arrange a PA system.目安はYAMAHA STAGEPAS 1K と同等のもので、屋外で約20メートル四方くらいまでの広さに対応できます。お持ちでない場合はレンタルでのご手配をご相談させてください。
!In cases where a sound engineer is present at the venueThere is no need to make separate arrangements. Just one thing,An input for playing backing tracks from a smartphoneWe kindly request that you provide either a way to connect via Bluetooth, as I will be bringing my own receiver, or a wired input option.
それより広い会場や、数千人規模の会では、音が全体に届かないおそれがあるため、プロの音響会社さまへのご依頼をおすすめしております。
Regarding the speaking feeFEE
The lecture fee isVenue, lecture time, target audience size, lecture content, presence of saxophone performance, travel expensestaking into account, etc.,Individual consultation for each caseWe are currently doing this. We do not have a set, uniform amount.
If you have a set budget,Please let us know that amount when you apply.I will think about what kind of structure can be built based on the information provided, and make a proposal from our side. It doesn't matter if you haven't decided yet.
Furthermore,initiatives aimed at school education, community contribution, and tourism promotionRegarding that, we will consider it, including the purpose of the event.
!Regarding other costs交通費・宿泊費は2名分（サックス侍本人とスタッフ1名）の実費をお願いしております（名古屋市内は無料です）。演奏を含む講演で入場料が発生する場合のみ、著作権使用料は主催者さまのご負担となります。入場料が発生しない場合は、少額のためこちらで負担しております。
Estimates and invoices can also be prepared separately for the lecture fee and expenses. Please let us know according to your budget expense items.
For requests for musical performances only, we have established different criteria from those for lectures.
Read the contents of the lecture beforehandFIND OUT MORE
The content of our conversation is published almost as-is on our website. Please take a look as a reference for the kind of stories you can expect to hear.
THEME 01The story of Saxophone SamuraiThis page summarises the lecture content on "Living life your own way. Becoming the person you want to be" into 11 chapters. It follows the flow of the talk actually given at school lectures.THEME 02The marketing of the Saxophone SamuraiThis page is based on the presentation material used for the "Results-Driven Marketing Methods" lecture. It outlines the actual figures and the thinking process that led to them.
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
Questions regarding the schedule for the day, sound equipment, transport and accommodation are summarised on the performance enquiry frequently asked questions page. Most of these also apply in the case of lectures.
Frequently asked questions regarding performance requests (36 items in total)
