Guitar music with a soulful rural sound… Welcome to my slack key guitar crossovers!
Live, Love… Soulfully
Lance Takamiya from Mililani, Hawaii.
Warm Guitar Music for Soothing One’s Soul. Aloha for listening!
New Release-
After the breath
— After a deep breath, there is always a small moment of stillness.
A pause where everything feels quiet again. That moment became the inspiration for my new solo guitar piece, After the Breath. The melody moves gently through open space, allowing each note to linger and fade naturally — like the calm that settles in after an exhale.
If you have a moment today, I hope this piece gives you a few seconds of quiet reflection.
album - Reflections
Relaxing guitar melodies inspired by life’s most tender themes: hope, love, peace, harmony
(collection of singles released in 2025)
Lance Takamiya
Released December 26, 2025
album - Embrace
"Embrace" is a collection of singles released in 2024. My passion for composing music led me to release a new song every four weeks. These songs would capture the essence of the human spirit, offering melodies for moments of healing, celebration, reminiscence, inspiration, and motivation as we navigate through life. Please visit the Liner Notes tab to learn more.
aLBUM - Radiance
“Radiance” is a culmination of singles released in year 2023. My love for composing music inspired me to release a song every four weeks. Each song is a reflection of life experiences that often come with struggles. Receiving nature and music along the way helped me to maintain a happy balance. The songs reflect a radiance that I hope you will find comforting and uplifting. Check out the Liner Notes tab to learn more.
aLBUM - Homespun
The title speaks to its homemade origins. A blend of folk, classical and pop vibes delivered through slack key guitar.
Released in 2022 with over 2.1 million streams on Spotify.
Album - Affinity
Slack Key Guitar Instrumentals.
Released in 2021 with over 2.2 million streams on Spotify.