>Keep 'em honest, Peter! Wrote in my weblog a while ago, about someone who
>asked me at a show whether my insruments were "sukiyaki" flutes-- so it
>could get a lot worse!
>
>Hope you're enjoying Costa Rica; I'll email you later.
>
>Romy
I've heard them called snag-a-hoochis!
>
>
>
>> Hey Rob,
>>
>> I don't have a problem with the ideas you express in your letter
>> (below). I didn't read Brian's original letter, but it sounds like
>> you're getting a lot from playing and studying the shakuhachi.
>>
>> I just wanted to point out that a lot of the players and teachers
>> think it's really lame to say "shak" instead of "shakuhachi". It's
>> real annoying in fact. It's not a shak; it's a shakuhachi. Just
>> like you're teacher is a "sensei" and not a "sen" or a "sei". It's a
>> type of "dumming" down of the tradition we all respect and love
>> (obviously including you).
>>
>> Thought you and others might want to know this.
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> Peter
>>
>>>Hi Group,
>>>I originally sent this only to Brian, but since I hear so often that
>>>shak players can't afford our instrument. I thought I would post it
>>>to the list. I hope you are not offended Brian.
>>>
>>>Hey Brian,
>>>
>>>Sometimes it's how you frame it. I have two fine shaks. Ronnie got them
>>> both
>>>for me. My wife used to hold the same beliefs till we had a good talk
>>> about
>>>it. My case:
>>>
>>>The Shak does nice things for me and for you, (honey)
>>>
>>>My blood pressure goes down when I play (documented) - a good thing.
>>>
>>>When I am finished playing - I am in a good mood - good for our
>>>relationship.
>>>
>>>I become creative when I play and think of new business ideas - more
>>> revenue
>>>another good thing (documented)
>>>
>>>When I travel, I take my flute - Instead of going to bars or watching TV,
>>> I
>>>play, also good things.
>>>
>>>I play during breaks at corporate retreats e.g. Nike, Cigna, Pfizer etc.
>>> and
>>>all my lessons are tax deductible (my shaks are as well.) A good thing.
>>>
>>>Because of my playing we have expanded our circle of friends, including
>>>Ronnie and Yoshio, people we would never have met. More good!
>>>
>>>Our daughter takes an active interest in music, and plays her violin with
>>>me. She travels with me to my lessons and camps, and its our father /
>>>daughter "talk time - a very good thing.
>>>
>>>You have something to tease me about - squeaky sounds etc. (good for
>>> you).
>>>
>>>When I travel to lessons, you have your own time. I choose early Saturday
>>>mornings so she can sleep in! And I am back in time for fun with the
>>> family.
>>>Another good thing.
> >>
> >>The Shaks don't go down in value, and in fact they go up. Not true with
> >> some
> >>of our other investments (don't go here if inappropriate!) (very good).
> >>
> >>When Yoshio comes and plays a concert, all your friends get to come and
>>> they
>>>enjoy it and keep asking when he will return. Good for them and us.
>>>
>>>Because of a Yoshio concert, we raised enough money to demolish the old
>>>Slaughterhouse where the teenagers used to do drugs, and you got to make
>>> the
>>>dedication of the park speech! (a very good thing).
>>>
>>>Lastly, buying flutes and paying for lessons helps keep this instrument
>>> and
>>>this wonderful music alive. If it weren't for us, an entire genre would
>>>become extinct. We are all asked in many ways to support the arts by
>>> making
>>>charitable contributions etc. Why not support the art by being part of
>>> the
>>>art?
>>>
>>>Now that I think of it, Yoshio has a great 1.6 for sale hmmmm.
>>>
>>>Yu didn't ask for this but here is some unsolicited feedback. Never begin
>>>your thoughts with the word "unfortunately." I find it causes me to give
>>> up
>>>too quickly. You are not investing in an instrument, or a piece of
>>> bamboo,
>>>you are investing in yourself, and making yourself better helps us all.
>>>
>>>Hope this helps.
>>>
>>>Rob McNeil
>>
>>
>> --
>> Peter Ross
>> http://www.cloudhandsmusic.com
>> APDO 542-4100
>> Grecia, Costa Rica
>> Central America
> > 011 (506) 494-5170
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