Beat de Rōdoku
01 What is “Beat de Rōdoku”?
Beat de Rōdoku (Beat and Reading) is a form of “beat art” that blends the world of classic Japanese literature with music.
The beat brings rhythm to the story, and the narration becomes part of the track, adding color and expression.
This creative project allows you to freely make beats using narration from Japanese literary works that are now in the public domain.
While respecting the original works, let’s appreciate each other’s creations and explore new possibilities of expression together.
【Purpose of this project】
- Encouraging free ideas and musical creativity
- Creating a unique experience that remains as a personal achievement
- Connecting with Japanese literature and culture
02 Important Notes for Participants!
Please check the following points before joining.
【Notes】
- Work with respect for the original story.
- Appreciate each other’s creations by saying “Nice!” or giving positive feedback.
- Using AI for ideas or hints is fine, but please avoid using AI-generated content exactly as it is.
- Your completed work can be added to your personal portfolio.
Created Works
I Am a Cat
- Original Author: Natsume Sōseki
- Track Maker: Erato
- Narration: Yoko Suzuki
- Modern Translation: Hitori Orchestra
- Materials Used: Narration audio, sampled sounds such as kick and snare, various software synths
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FAQ
There is a time difference between our countries, what time can we take lessons?
Our business time is from 10am to 10pm. So please check Japanese time in your country.
When is your holiday?
From December 30th to January 3rd in Japan time. It is new year’s holiday.
Will I have the same instructor every time?
Yes, you will be assigned a fixed instructor. If you wish to change your instructor, it is possible. However, we do not offer a new free trial lesson when changing instructors.
How do I book my lessons?
After we confirm your monthly payment, we will send you the booking page. Please note that booking is only available after payment is completed. For more details, please click here.
How can I pay the monthly fee?
We accept payment via PayPal only (credit card payment is also available through PayPal). The payment link is sent on the 25th of each month (Japan time). For the first month, the link will be sent immediately after registration.
Can I take more than one course or choose a different number of lessons than listed?
Yes, both are possible. Please pay the total amount for all selected courses. If you would like a different number of lessons than shown on the price list (for example, 5 lessons per month), we will calculate it as 4 lessons + 1 additional lesson.
Can I reschedule my lesson?
Yes, if you contact us by 6:00 p.m. (Japan time) at least 2 days before the scheduled lesson, we can reschedule it for another day.
Can I carry over my lesson to the next month?
Yes, you can carry over lessons until the end of the following month. (Example: Lessons for December can be carried over until the end of January.)
Are there any opportunities to share what I learned in lessons?
Yes! At Honey Music School, we offer activities like joining FM radio shows, contributing to background music for shops and offices, and music collaboration projects with other students. For more details, please click here!
Can I take lessons even if I don’t speak Japanese?
Yes, you can! However, for some language-related courses such as the Lyrics Course, a certain level of Japanese may be required. Please check the course page for more details.
Are the instructors native Japanese speakers?
Yes, all of our instructors are native Japanese speakers.
