Mujitsu and Tairaku's Shakuhachi BBQ

Greetings all.  I was introduced to this site by a fellow student who thought this community might be interested in my pens.  I am a studen of Chicuzen Gould and have just begun.  Working with a Yuu.  I'm at the point of Kyo Rei after having attained decent otsu sound consistency.  Working and struggling with Kan. 

I began by obtaining a CD of Michael's - how I'm not sure now.  One day while listening it struck me that I should learn how to play, despite never having any success playing a musical instrument.  I sang in a rock band and failed several times at learning guitar - or should I say guitar never gripped me enough to plow through the learning curves.  Shakuhachi  not so.  I'm determined to play the stuff I hear from those who have paved the way.

Things happen quite oddly by chance sometimes.  I emailed Michael who was luckily already teaching nearby despite living in Michigan.  Like we discussed during my first lesson "when the student is ready, the teacher will appear". 

I also practice Zen Buddhism and blog about it.  I've come to the point in my life where my practice is increasingly important to me and I am enjoying the journey.

Feel free to visit me at www.shakblog.com and see what I'm up to. 

I look forward to getting to know you all, both on and offline.

Last edited by ericv (2006-01-25 17:05:58)