This is a movie currently in production which follows 6 musicians as they prepare for their audition with "Music Under New York." Passing the audition would allow them to play on New York City's subway system.
"I am one of the featured musicians." - Shodo
This is a listing of Shakuhachi Events and happenings around New York.
"I started it to bring together the shakuhachi community in New York." - Shodo
Tai Hei Shakuhachi Japanese Bamboo Flutes
A complete resource for shakuhachi, the traditional Japanese bamboo flute. Included on this web site are beginner, student and professional-level instruments including jinashi flutes. Also find shakuhachi playing guides, books, DVDs, craft manuals, sheet music, recordings, a teacher directory, information on bamboo and flutes around the world. Tai Hei Shakuhachi, made by Monty H. Levenson with workshops in northern California and Tokushima, Japan, are used by traditional teachers in Japan and professional players worldwide.
"All my Bamboo Shakuhachis were made by Monty. He's the greatest." -Shodo
Yung Flutes Perry Yung is a multi-talented artist, craftsman, and performer. In 2002, he was the first American to receive a Japan-US Friendship Grant to specifically study shakuhachi making in Japan.
"Perry introduced me to my first shakuhachi. For this I will always be grateful. He is really producing some great flutes" - Shodo
Sato Gakki is great source for Shakuhachi for Tozan sheet music.
They special requests. This site is in English.
Mejiro is another great source of all things related to the Shakuhachi and Shakuhachi Making.
