I started playing shakuhachi in 2004 under the direction of Sensei Michael Chikuzen Gould (www.chikuzenstudios.com). I still take lessons from him as frequently as possible and practice as much as my busy life allows. I study Honkyoku, Minyo, Sokyoku, and various modern works. Currently I am working toward my Okuden (Advanced Level) and hope to obtain a Jun Shihan (Associate Teacher's Certificate) some day.
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Member Since: 05/03/2007
Influences: Michael Chikuzen Gould, Yokoyama Katsuya, Yamaguchi Goro, Watazumi, Brian Tairaku Ritchie, Kurahashi Yoshio, Taniguchi Yoshinobu.
Record Label: Unsigned
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New Honkyoku
Tamuke Group: Recorded at the Cleveland Buddhist Temple on May 12, 2007. Five shakuhachi are playing the low note Ro (equivalent to chanting "Om") while the sixth is playing Tamuke. I am Ro-ing here... Posted by on Fri, 18 May 2007 19:31:00 GMT