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#1 2008-01-11 17:31:26
- mattmarchese
- Member
- From: Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Registered: 2008-01-11
- Posts: 3
Another Newcomer
Hello everyone,
I’ve been reading the site for a couple of weeks or so and it really looks like a great place for conversation and study. I’m quite new to playing shakuhachi, having picked up a yuu about three weeks ago, but I’ve been in love with the sound for quite a while before that. Teaching myself has proven an exciting/frustrating/fulfilling challenge (I’m writing from Fayetteville, Arkansas, a little town nuzzled into the southern border of the Ozark Mountains, and am dealing with the expected dearth of shakuhachi instructors), but from what I’ve read and heard, snails-pace progress seems to be something all players have to get used to (and possibly embrace). So I’m looking forward to discussion and, of course, eventually begging for advice.
Thanks,
-matt
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#2 2008-01-11 19:29:22
- Jeff Cairns
- teacher, performer,promoter of shakuhachi
- From: Kumamoto, Japan
- Registered: 2005-10-10
- Posts: 517
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Re: Another Newcomer
Matt, welcome. You seem to have a good attitude. I'm sure you will benefit by that. Feel free to avail yourself fully of the expertise found in this forum. There is a wealth of knowledge here and everybody is more than accommodating. Also, don't hesitate to use the site's search facility. There is a great deal of pertinent information logged there as well. It's a pleasure to share this journey.
Jeff
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I step out into the wind
with holes in my bones
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#3 2008-01-12 00:28:36
- JeffMartindale
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- From: Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Registered: 2005-10-15
- Posts: 40
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Re: Another Newcomer
Hello Matt. Small world since I live and work in Fayetteville. Glad to hear that you have started the shakuhachi. Not too many shakuhachi players in Arkansas. Also glad that you joined the forum. Welcome. Would be happy to talk with you more about the shakuhachi. Feel free to contact me. All the best, Jeff
"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness."
Mark Twain
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#4 2008-01-12 01:09:14
- Tairaku 太楽
- Administrator/Performer
- From: Tasmania
- Registered: 2005-10-07
- Posts: 3226
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Re: Another Newcomer
JeffMartindale wrote:
Hello Matt. Small world since I live and work in Fayetteville. Glad to hear that you have started the shakuhachi. Not too many shakuhachi players in Arkansas. Also glad that you joined the forum. Welcome. Would be happy to talk with you more about the shakuhachi. Feel free to contact me. All the best, Jeff
Which prompts me to make an administrative request to all members to put your location up so people can see that you are in the same area------or not. Good for networking.
'Progress means simplifying, not complicating' : Bruno Munari
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