> 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"
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>> 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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