Seattle Shakuhachi Workshop
A one day shakuhachi intensive is now set for Saturday, November 13th,
1999 in Seattle, WA. It will start at 10:00 am and go till 5 or 6 pm.
There’ll be a pot luck lunch.
The visiting instructor Michael Chikuzen Gould is a Dai-shihan (Grand
Master). Michael Gould studied in Japan for 15 years with Yokoyama
Katsuya and Taniguchi Yoshinobu. He has performed throughout Japan and
the United States on radio and television, and in concert and is a
university faculty member teaching Shakuhachi and directing Shakuhachi
research courses.
This is Michael’s second visit to Seattle. In addition to teaching the
class Michael will give an informal performance at the end of the
workshop.
The workshop will focus on beginning to intermediate levels and such
topics as how to practice, how to approach a new piece, breath control,
and many of the honkyoku techniques such as flutter tongue and Muraiki
and koro koro.
All levels welcome. There will be time for individual attention as well
as group teaching. Several folk songs will be taught to the class as
well as special techniques.
Space is limited so please prepay ASAP to reserve your spot. Private
lessons will be given on Sunday November 14th.
The workshop is $60 for the whole day. Private lessons are $50 for a
full hour. Lunch is Pot Luck, so bring your favorite food.
For further info. and for prepaid reservations contact Peter Ross by
e-mail or call:
(206) 364-5685
Send checks made out to Peter Ross to:
Peter Ross
P.O. Box 55055
Seattle, WA 98155
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