Chikuzen just got a shipment of really awesome Shakuhachi from Taniguchi (his teacher) in Japan. They are awesome flutes for a ridiculous price. They are going quick so if you want the opportunity to pick up a really nice bamboo 1.8 from Japan that plays awesome you might want to check with him. He has flutes that are easily worth $1500 for as low as $500! So if your interested you might want to get a hold of him. His website is http://www.chikuzenstudios.com

The flutes are not pictured there. You will need to write him an email for pics and sounds.

Thanks for stopping by!

I have been practicing a lot lately and thinking about what to write here worth reading. Well it came to me. I watched a movie recommended by my Sensei called "Peaceful Warrior" It was an amazing movie. It really made me think about my playing. One thing I now do is try to be inside each note as it is occurring and not think about what the next note is or how much longer I have left in the piece. I find that I give every note my all then and it lets me really work on note shaping. I also enjoy the pieces more when I am practicing. I have really begun to find new meaning to the pieces and it has helped me to be able to play more often with less frustration. Now I need to find the key to enjoying the fast runs in pieces such as Take to dori. One step at a time grasshopper :)

Also there are a couple of spots open at the FL shakuhachi camp still for those interested.

This entry is dedicated to my friend Clinton Moy who told me to get back here.

Thanks!

Sorry I haven't been here lately. I have been getting some amazing days of practice in. I will be back in full force in a few days with details of the trip and other shakuhachi happenings!