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#1 2008-06-05 23:08:59
Hello from Texas
Hello everyone. My name is Jaris and I live in Fort Worth, Texas. I am a musician by profession. My interest in shakuhachi began about three years ago and I began playing about two years ago. My love for this instrument has steadily grown to depths I never imagined. I am currently trying to give birth to the third octave which is proving to be quite a challenge, but worth the effort. I'm afraid that my love for the shakuhachi is surpassing my love for my original instruments...ok, I'm not afraid, I am fully embracing the change.
mata ne
jaris
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#2 2008-06-06 00:11:02
- edosan
- Edomologist
- From: Salt Lake City
- Registered: 2005-10-09
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Re: Hello from Texas
Welcome to the maelstrom, Jaris 
Zen is not easy.
It takes effort to attain nothingness.
And then what do you have?
Bupkes.
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#3 2008-06-06 13:42:11
- Jim Thompson
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- From: Santa Monica, California
- Registered: 2007-11-28
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Re: Hello from Texas
Jaris,
Welcome. I also found the shakuhachi to be seducing me away from the instrument I play for a living. I have to remind myself to practice the saxophone. I never have to remind myself to practice shakuhachi. Oh well, it sure ain't the worst thing that could happen to a guy. Besides there is nothing we can do for you now, it sounds like you're already hooked. Again, welcome.
Jim
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#4 2008-06-06 21:11:37
- Yungflutes
- Flutemaker/Performer
- From: New York City
- Registered: 2005-10-08
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Re: Hello from Texas
Hi Jaris, Welcome to the forum!
I used to play a lot of electric guitar and bass. These days, it's mostly shakuhachi.
Looking forward to hearing of your discoveries.
All the best, Perry
"A hot dog is not an animal." - Jet Yung
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#5 2008-06-07 05:13:43
- Jeff Cairns
- teacher, performer,promoter of shakuhachi
- From: Kumamoto, Japan
- Registered: 2005-10-10
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Re: Hello from Texas
Hi Jaris,
It's amazing the numbers of people who had a different 'main' instrument for many years and either found or was found by the shakuhachi and made a shift. I was one as well. Much like Jim, I played the sax for a long time and moved to the shakuhachi after it and I collided.
Welcome to the migration!
Jeff
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