Where tradition meets improvisation
Motoshi Kosako
Bridging East and West
Uniting music, holistic living, and the principles of “Do” to create harmony in life and art.
Discover Harmony in Music and Life
Join Motoshi Kosako in a free 90-minute Holistic Harpist webinar, where you’ll explore how to weave your music and life into a path of true fulfillment. Designed for harpists and musicians seeking balance and deeper connection, this webinar offers practical insights and tools to help you overcome common challenges such as:
~Stage fright and performance anxiety
~Disconnection from your inner values
~Physical rigidity and finding fluidity in your playing
~Perfectionism and fear of mistakes
~Balancing your musical craft with everyday life
You’ll walk away with actionable tips, a downloadable handout & worksheet, and exclusive access to an early enrollment discount for Motoshi’s comprehensive Holistic Harpist course.
Reserve your spot now and take the next step toward mastery—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
In the land of the rising sun a boy was born
Born in Matsuyama, Japan, Motoshi’s journey in music began with piano lessons at age 4. From teaching himself each instrument guitar to mastering the harp, he has fused the elegant spiritual teachings of the East with the innovated inspiring spirit of the West in a unique style that blends classical, jazz, and improvisation.
With a holistic approach to music and life is rooted in the principles of Bushido, Judo, and the “Do”—a path of intentional living. Alongside his musical career, Motoshi integrates holistic living practices such as permaculture, meditation, and yoga, turning his 15-acre property into a sustainable farm.
He teaches, performs, and coaches internationally, offering wisdom and guidance in both music and well-being.
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TESTIMONIALS
Nancy Tieken Lopez
Trails and Vistas
Nancy Tieken Lopez, Artistic Director of Trails & Vistas:
"Motoshi Kosako does more than impress; he shatters your idea of what you think the full-sized pedal harp would sound like! Beyond Jazz or Spanish style, beyond Classical, Motoshi's works are improvisational masterpieces. It is innovative and, of course, simply beautiful. From playing in the beauty of nature under a Juniper tree to a world-class stage at Lake Tahoe, each performance was magical
https://www.trailsandvistas.org/
Jazz Weekly
Creative Music and other forms of Avant Garde
"Here’s a uniquely impressionistic and creative debut album with the mix of harpist Motoshi Kosako, fretless bassist Michael Manring, and percussionist/tablaist Chris Garcia on eight originals... Kosako’s harp creates Bodhi tree reflections and mysticisms..."
~ George W. Harris
https://www.jazzweekly.com/2021/01/komaga-trio-foxing-hour/?
HIP Entertainment
"Motoshi Kosako is considered one of the most influential jazz harpists in the U.S. and Japan. Performing captivating music that spans all genres including jazz, classical, blues, and popular music..." HIP Entertainment
https://www.hipentertainment.com/our-talent/motoshi-kosako?
