Practice Makes Perfect How often these kids rehearse, and how their efforts are appreciated. There are no textbooks for the tsugaru shamisen, so students learn by watching and copying. Mr. Yamada is stern but gives good advice, and students always feel they're getting better. You can enjoy the local cuisine while watching the show at his club, but you'd better order quickly because at show time the waiters become performers.
	Sitting In on a Lesson >
	The Crowd Settles In >

---