I bought a CD
"Komuso" recently, by Ronnie Nyogetsu Seldon.
It is very beautiful and the cover notes show the deep
integrity of the player.
I feel some graciousness of apology needs expression
from what I have read on this list.
Because I read the personal comments directed at the
player on the CD I have listened to recently.
I may post again when I have practiced a great deal
more.
Thanks for allowing me the participation in this list.
It is a great resource.
If anyone can direct to me to textual references re
traditions of Zen schools associated with Shakuhachi I
would be very interested.
Even poems by Japanese masters through out the ages
associated with flute playing of any type.
Thanks
--- "NYOGETSU@NYC.RR.COM" <NYOGETSU@NYC.RR.COM> wrote:
> > Dear Shakuhachi List,
> >
> > I have been following this thread for some time,
> and while my husband is away
> > in Mexico teaching I feel compelled to speak for
> him.
> >
> > Ronnie has worked very hard to be able to make his
> living from shakuhachi.
> > For that I am very proud of him. He has also
> inspired many of his students in
> > the last few years to do the same.
> >
> > To suggest that he should teach for free is
> ludicrous. How should we pay our
> > bills? Should he get another full-time job, one
> that he doesn't like, so that
> > he can teach people like you for free?
> >
> > If you're complaining about his prices, but yet
> claim to really want to study
> > with him, then here's my suggestion: barter.
> Ronnie has students that can't
> > afford to pay, so they do work exchange with me on
> our land in upstate NY. We
> > can also barter for other things. So if you
> really want to study with my
> > husband there is a way, but if you want to get it
> for free or in an exchange
> > for your pretty smile it ain't gonna happen!
> >
> > Ronnie already does his own volunteer work at
> hospitals, for the elderly, etc.
> >
> > What people may not know is that during the time
> of preparation for the NYC
> > Shakuhachi Festival Ronnie had a severe heart
> attack, whose effects are still
> > felt today. In spite of this, he persevered and
> helped to create a wonderful
> > festival.
> >
> > I do not appreciate you talking about my husband's
> weight. You say you are
> > not trying to be "mean", but I think that you are.
> What place does this type
> > of commentary have on this list? You say you
> respect these teachers but yet,
> > couching it in terms of concern, you denigrate
> them. If you were really
> > concerned for my husband's health then you would
> contact him personally and
> > privately. That is the generous compassionate
> thing to do.
> >
> > Yours truly,
> >
> > Brenda Seldin
> > "Proud Wife of Shakuhachi Grand Master"
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >> I'm glad that I said what I said and got this
> >> discussion going. Because people have to know
> these
> >> things and they have to be acknowledged. If I
> feel a
> >> certain way, there is a reason for this....
> >>
> >> I want to say Perry Yung is awesome.....
> >>
> >> I want to say Ronnie Seldon is awesome at playing
> >> shakuhachi but I question alot about him.... I
> wish he
> >> would get on a excersice/diet plan because it
> would be
> >> nice to have him around awhile to play his
> >> shakuhachi.... I dont mean this in a mean way...
> I
> >> also wish that he didnt charge 60 dollars a
> lesson.
> >> Isnt there exceptions for poor people that have
> heart
> >> and soul and wanna learn real bad???? Ive had no
> >> teacher for 4 years and still play everyday and
> even
> >> make my own flutes and give them away....this is
> >> dedication.... I think I deserve a good teacher
> but
> >> if none show up then I will be a good
> teacher.......
> >>
> >> I wanna say if anyone is in Japan call this man
> he is
> >> awesome - more awesome than any other shakuhachi
> >> player Ive heard of
> >>
> >> Hirobe, Chikutei
> >> 229 5-19-3 Hashimoto,
> >> Saganihara - shi, Kanagawa
> >> tel: 042-773-6113
> >>
> >> He has played shakuhachi since he was 5 and he is
> now
> >> a retired tokyo university proffesor. He taught
> me
> >> shakuhachi for 2 months for free then I had to
> come
> >> back to NY State. I wanted to pay him but he
> said no
> >> - pay me with your dedication to the flute. He
> let me
> >> touch/play his 30,000 dollar flute. He plays
> live
> >> concerts with his 80 year old uncle. his 80 year
> old
> >> uncle is his teacher.
> >>
> >> Screw politics, screw money -heart and soul is
> all you
> >> have when you die people..........
> >>
> >>
> >>
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