Shinozaki Tomonari

Hello, my name is Tomonari Shinozaki. I'm a guitarist active across a wide range of genres. My playing is rooted in the blues, with a deep love for rock that shapes my style. While I enjoy pop as well, I focus on creating unique sounds and original arrangements, which many say give my music a distinctive edge.

I strive to go beyond just playing notes—I want listeners to truly feel something. The late Kim Plainfield, a professor at Berklee College of Music, once praised my playing, saying, “I’ve never met a Japanese musician who plays like you,” and, “Few will understand what really happened during your performance.”

In addition to performing, I’m involved in songwriting, arranging, and recording. I collaborate with other artists as a supporting guitarist and teach guitar to help foster the next generation.

On stage or in the studio, I stay committed to expressing my passion and delivering a sound that’s uniquely mine.