Mujitsu and Tairaku's Shakuhachi BBQ

G'day everyone,

I've been interested in learning to play the Japanese shakuhachi for quite some time now, and I'm hoping this message board will help me out on this journey. I am an "absolute" beginner when it comes to shakuhachi... I know nothing of the notations, playing styles and whatnot, but as crazy as it may sound... I've already made my very own shakuhachi! (out of wood, not PVC.) I can get several octaves going on it, but I am struggling with tone clarity and breathe. I have been making and playing Native American flutes for quite some time, so I do have a bit of a background on flute playing and making (in general,) but I had never had the "guts" to learn the shakuhachi. It's a whole different kettle of fish. I do feel ready now! I keep thinking about the old saying: "when the student is ready, the teacher will appear." I am hopeful. Cheers to all!

Taogirl.