Born in Japan, Hideyuki Arano is an active classical guitarist and chamber musician who continues to perform solo as well as chamber music extensively around Japan. He also teaches classical guitar/ukulele at his own guitar school as well as other music school. On his RU-vid channel, he not only plays the guitar and ukulele but also provides tips about guitar and ukulele technique, which has been well received among guitar/ukulele learners and his students.