Shu Nakamura, a.k.a. Ninjaman, is a Brooklyn based Guitarist, Recording Artist, Multi-Instrument Player, Music Producer, Music Teacher, Graphic Designer. Shu was born and raised in Nagoya, Japan, self-taught music and taught guitar & music in Yamaha Popular Music School, joined many bands including Beatles cover band in the night club and led his own group, then he moved to NY in 1999 to further expand his musical activities and pursue his own music.
Since moving to New York, he has continued to collaborate, support, and produce with many artists, and has released 8 solo albums of his own as of 2024, while performing music internationally in the US, Europe, and Japan. Most of the songs on his albums are composed, performed, recorded, and produced by himself. He is also a graphic designer and sometimes produces album covers.
At the same time, he is also active in music education, establishing NAoM (Ninja Academy of Music) and teaching music classes in NY public schools to train new rock stars.
He continues to compose, record, and produce, while continuing to network and collaborate with artists locally in NY and around the world.