Shu Nakamura
guitar, music and beyond!
NYC-based musician blending genres and cultures
Live / News
Moments from performances, releases, projects and collaborations across genres.
Jan. 23, 2026 - Shu's New Single "Moyamoya" Release!!
Projects
A showcase of recent musical works and collaborations.
Original Music
Exploring unique original music with a modern NYC twist.
Ambient Journeys
Soundscapes blending ambient tones with delicate work of guitar and other instruments.
American Rooty Music
Melding American traditional melodies with rock'n roll rhythms.
Live Events
Organizing and performing in NYC & other cities in the world like Japan!
Experience Matters
Shu Nakamura is a NYC-based guitarist and composer.
Originally from Japan, he works across jazz, ambient, and experimental music, performing and organizing live events in New York.
Shu has released 9 solo albums by 2025. He is a cancer surviver from 2015.
From intimate NYC clubs to vibrant festivals, Shu Nakamura brings his guitar to life with passion and precision.
Work
Live Performer
1970's~1999
1999 - Present
Regularly performs across NYC’s diverse music scene.
Music Educator
2015 - Present
Guides students in guitar, bass, drums, keys technique and musicality in his music school: NAoM .
Regularly performed based in his home town Nagoya - Japan, including Beatles cover band!
1980's ~
A Yamaha Popular Music School's certified guitar instructor - guides students in guitar technique and musicality.
Music Producer
1999 - Present
He has produced artists from various genres around the world, including rock, Americana, film music, and ambient music, primarily based in New York. By 2025, he had released (produced) nine solo albums.
