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I am dedicated to living life in an authentic way through the playing of the shakuhachi,  Japan’s profoundly beautiful vertical bamboo flute. I am passionate about sharing with the public my way of living shakuhachi through offering private lessons, organizing special events for shakuhachi, and pilgrimages to Japan to experience shakuhachi culture at its root: to harvest  bamboo, visit sacred sites, meditate, take lessons with the masters, attend concerts, and partake in the many pleasures that Japan has to offer.

“…to be a better (traditional) musician, be a better human being first.” —— Professor Dong Won Kim (Korean traditional percussionist and improvisor)