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I was a full time professional magician, had been for 27 years. Also part time writer of short stories and plays, oh and yes I was also keen blues guitarist, fingerpicking and bottleneck. The 6 years ago I was hit with a diagnosis of Parkinsons Disease.
I now work in the field of community health where I run a series of programmes that help people living with chronic conditions have the life they want. I keep my symptoms down to minimum by exercise, relaxation, mindfulness meditation. My guitar playing is not what it was, and I somehow stumbled across the shakuhachi addiction.
bought an earth model 1.8 from perry yung (who oozes humanity and a unique willingness to help) for my Christmas and recently bought a 1.7 80 year old model....been appraised by Perry.
I live in southern Scotland and need help to find a teacher in lowland scotland or northern england.
I can barely get a sound at present.
Cheers all,
bob q
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You might query Clive Bell, who lives in London:
clive.bell[at]tesco.net (not certain if this address is current).
And Kiku Day, who is a moderator on this Forum (also located in London).
kiku[at]kikuday.com
It's possible they may know of someone near you.
eB
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Hello Bob, Thanks for your kind words.
The shakuhachi came to me through my artistic life but quickly moved over to the spiritual side. As I grew as a shakuhachi musician, I also felt my spirituality deepen. It wasn't about Buddhism or meditation, or even Zen (although I do have my feet wet here). I can only say it was about an individual discovering a passion for something that was always challenging yet unconditionally supportive and nourishing with each small step. A drop of advancement on the shakuhachi is like a dip in an ocean of discovery.
I think that an internet lesson will be good for you. I'm sure any of the teachers here can help you with your embouchure.
Thanks my friend. Have a great new year of the Rat! - Perry
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