Katayama Haruto

Katayama Haruto

"Katayama Haruto" is a Japanese handbell instructor, composer, arranger, and YouTuber. Born on April 10, 2002. Originally from Shiga Prefecture. Started playing piano and electone at the age of 3. Became a member of the handbell club while attending Omi Brotherhood High School, a Vories School. Won the gold prize at the Shiga District Final of the Yamaha Electone Festival in 2019. In 2021, he launched HappinessBase and began working as a composer. In 2023, he began distributing music on various distribution sites. In the same year, he began selling handbell sheet music on Piascore. In 2024, he developed the "Body Science Ring," which applies physical manipulation to handbell playing. Currently a member of Bell Andante in Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture. Member of the Handbell Ringers of Japan. His musical style, which creates delicate and beautiful harmonies and lyrical melodies, is well-known.