Welcome to the official blog of Kentaro Saito!
Based in Los Angeles, I am a Japanese guitarist, composer, and music educator. Many of you may know me as the former leader of the international touring act OTONANA Trio, but today, my creative journey is focused on two distinct parallel paths:
1. Solo Jazz Guitar
Exploring the rich, intricate textures of traditional and modern jazz. Through sophisticated chord-melody arrangements and refined technique, I aim to offer an intimate, deep musical experience for guitar enthusiasts around the world.
2. Kentaro and The Ramen Flag Band
Serving as the direct sonic successor to the OTONANA Trio, this is my heavy-groove, high-energy ensemble project. Blending funk, rock, and jazz, we deliver high-energy anthems—including our latest singles, "Ramen Can Change The World" and "We Ramen" (released via Visionary Noise / Virgin Music).
What to Expect on This Blog: Free PDFs, TABs & Lessons
Over on YouTube, Instagram, and other social channels, I’ve received a lot of requests for sheet music, TABs, and breakdown lessons for my jazz licks and arrangements.
To answer those requests, I am launching this blog as a hub for both my music news and educational content! Here, I will regularly share:
Short Guitar Lessons & Lick Breakdown
Free Downloadable Sheet Music & TABs (PDFs)
Behind-the-scenes of my Solo & Band projects
Whether you are here to enjoy the music or to grab some new guitar licks for your practice, I’m thrilled to have you here.
Stay tuned for our very first lesson post coming right up!
▼ Connect & Listen
Official Channels
Website: https://theramenflagband.com/Official Website
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kentaroandtheramenflagbandYouTube Channel
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kentaroandtheramenflagbandInstagram
[Solo] Kentaro Saito
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/artist/2oq4kd66rYxDr1SycOdT9kListen on Spotify
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kentaro-saito/1757452300Listen on Apple Music
YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCL4o9iGWH5SzM3KZV1WuZQQListen on YouTube Music
[Band] Kentaro and The Ramen Flag Band
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-ja/artist/5xjPUlJLYgxsyyJjmAPOOXListen on Spotify
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/ramen-can-change-the-world-single/1893005510Listen on Apple Music
YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=X6T_5snST1sListen on YouTube Music
[Ex-Band] Otonana Trio
Otonana Trio Archive Page : https://theramenflagband.com/otonana-trio-archive
Mesa Blue Moon: https://mesabluemoon.com/artist/otonana-trio/
