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Online Workshop Series: Katsuya Yokoyama’s Shugyōjō (Training Notes)

The sixth and final workshop in the series will be held on October 18th 2020 (rescheduled from September 27th), with Kaoru Kakizakai teaching Sanya.

Teruo Furuya, Kazushi Matama, Kaoru Kakizakai, and Lindsay Dugan

Lindsay Dugan here, KSK shihan, and president of the Australian Shakuhachi Society. I’d like to invite everyone to participate in a series of six monthly online shakuhachi workshops, Katsuya Yokoyama’s Shugyōjō (Training Notes). KSK teachers Teruo Furuya, Kazushi Matama, and Kaoru Kakizakai will be sharing their extensive skills and knowledge with us, and I will be co-teaching and translating.

This series of six workshops is based on a chapter from Katsuya Yokoyama’s book Take to Ikiru (‘Life of Bamboo’). In this chapter, ‘Katsuya Shugyōjō (Katsuya’s Training Notes)’, which I’ve translated into English for these workshops, Yokoyama shares his thoughts on nine themes:

– Key to Improvement
– Accurate Pitch
– Images of Honkyoku, and Rhythm
– A Shortcut to Improvement
– The Subject of Ma
– How to Breathe
– Freedom with your Fingers
– Yuri (vibrato)
– Meri Notes – The Easy Method

Each month, several of these themes will be selected and discussed, and we will draw on our knowledge and experience as professional players, and students of Yokoyama.

Similar to shakuhachi festivals and workshops, for this series we will be learning honkyoku. For the first part of the workshop, I will introduce the themes of the day, the honkyoku piece, and some practical training methods. The guest teacher will then teach the second part of the workshop, taking us further into Yokoyama’s themes, and sharing their own thoughts and experiences.

This series is not just about learning how to play a honkyoku piece from beginning to end. Instead, the honkyoku will be a jumping-off point to learn about the themes that Yokoyama discusses in his book, and through this, we can focus more on the fundamental techniques, ideas, and philosophy that make honkyoku so profound. Everything you learn can be applied across a range of honkyoku. There will also be a little Q&A in each workshop. If you have any burning questions about shakuhachi and Yokoyama, there’ll be no better place to find answers.

This online series is an extension of monthly workshops that I have been running since 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. Towards the end of 2019, I began streaming the workshops live. The current crisis has necessitated the shift to an online-only environment for the foreseeable future. Private lessons, let alone shakuhachi gatherings and festivals, are not feasible in many countries. This is a perfect opportunity to regularly interact with professional shakuhachi players in a new lesson format, and to get some fresh insights, in English, into the practice and philosophy of Yokoyama.

As before, I’ll be running a workshop for beginners as well. Click here if you’re interested in finding out more about that.

We’ll be using Zoom, which is similar to Skype. I use a multi-camera setup, with one of the cameras focused only on my fingers. This opens up a whole new aspect to online lessons, because you can see exactly what is happening on the instrument. It really simplifies the process of explaining and understanding techniques in online lessons.

Each workshop session will run for 2.5 hours. The cost per session is $80 AUD for ASS members, and $100 for non-members (you can become a member at http://shakuhachi.org.au/membership.html). Each workshop is run individually, so you can dip in and out, but to get the full benefit of learning a complete honkyoku piece, attending both sessions taught by the one teacher is recommended. Login and setup information, and workshop materials, will be provided after registering.

Dates for the full series and the guest teacher for each month are:

April 26 and May 31 – Teruo Furuya (Tsuru no Sugomori)

June 21 and July 26 – Kazushi Matama (Daha)

August 23 and October 18th – Kaoru Kakizakai (Sanya, ‘mountain valley’ version)

Each month, we will run two individual session times. Depending on where you are located, you can choose the session that suits you best:

Session 1 – 10:00 am AEST (some US city times: tinyurl.com/shakworkshop1)
Session 2 – 6:00 pm AEST (some European city times: tinyurl.com/shakworkshop2)

To register, please visit the Australian Shakuhachi Society. We look forward to seeing you there!

ABOUT THE TEACHERS

Kaoru Kakizakai

Born 1950, Saitama, Japan. Kakizakai was one of the primary students of world- renowned shakuhachi player Katsuya Yokoyama. He graduated from the NHK Traditional Music Conservatory (NHK Hogaku Ginosha Ikuseikai).

Kakizakai is active internationally performing both traditional and contemporary repertoire, and regularly performs as a soloist for November Steps (1967), the quintessential work of critically acclaimed Japanese composer, Toru Takemitsu (1930-1996).

Kakizakai has been a regular invitee since the inception of the Australian Shakuhachi Festival in 1999, and also teaches and performs at other shakuhachi festivals in Europe, Asia, and America.

– Lecturer, Tokyo College of Music
– Full time Instructor, International Shakuhachi Kenshukan
– Instructor, NHK Culture Centre
– President of the International Shakuhachi Training Centre’s Chichibu and Nerima Schools

Lindsay Dugan

Lindsay lived for ten years in Japan, studying classical honkyoku with Katsuya Yokoyama and Kaoru Kakizakai, and Kinkoryū honkyoku and gaikyoku with Jūmei Tokumaru.

He holds Masters degrees in shakuhachi performance from Tokyo Geidai (Tokyo University of the Arts) and Sydney Conservatorium of Music, and is currently a PhD candidate at University of Melbourne (ethnomusicology), researching musical variation and interpretation in honkyoku performance. He is a shihan of the Chikushinkai/KSK.

Lindsay currently teaches and performs in Melbourne. He can be heard performing on Kaoru Kakizakai’s most recent album, Honkyoku 3.

ASS Monthly Beginner’s Workshop, October 18th 2020

The Australian Shakuhachi Society invites you to monthly ASS Beginner’s Workshops to experience the art and sound of the Shakuhachi – the Japanese bamboo flute.

These workshops are perfect if you are completely new to the shakuhachi, or have only been playing a short time (less than one year). You will learn how to play the basic notes, how to read the musical scores, and even learn part of a traditional piece of honkyoku music. All you need to get started is a 1.8 shakuhachi.

The workshop is live-streamed with multi-cam view using Zoom (www.zoom.us). Not only can you see the group, but you can also get a close-up on the instructor’s instrument for a clear view of fingerings and embouchure. If you’re far from a teacher, want to participate in regular workshops, or simply want to connect with other shakuhachi players, sign up! Log on details for the live stream will be provided upon registration.

Beginners also have the option of participating in the Katsuya Yokoyama Shugyōjō Workshop. For $80, you may attend both workshops.

Time:
13:00-14:30 AEST

Cost:
Beginner’s Workshop only
ASS Members: $40
Non-members $50

Beginner’s Workshop + Katsuya Yokoyama Shugyōjō Online Workshop
ASS Members: $80
Non-members: $100

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Contact:
lindsay [at] lindsaydugan [dot] com or call +61 415 305 777

ASS Online Shakuhachi Workshop, April 5th 2020

On behalf of the ASS committee, I hope everyone is healthy and feeling ok. These are rather difficult times we find ourselves in. With social isolation, our collective mental health will be tested to some degree over the next months, and beyond. People do speak, from time to time, of the social utility of art and music, and the benefit to humanity…. well, allow me to present one possible benefit. Escape the stress of being cooped up by joining us in the monthly ASS Melbourne workshop, and play some shakuhachi.

In addition to the face-to-face workshop, I also started streaming the workshop online at the end of last year. Got the ma right with that – streaming is now all we have. Despite a few technical issues, the stream has done the job, and is running well. Two cameras are used for a shot of my talking head, and a close-up on my instrument, so it’s easy to see and understand the fingerings.

For this workshop, we’ll be doing the Kinkoryū piece Hifumi hachigaeshi using the Kindo score. In recent months we’ve been looking at the KSK score, but to compare and contrast the scores, techniques, and aesthetics, we’ll be doing Hifumi in the Kinko style.

I’ve decided to make the participation fee for this weekend’s workshop donation-based, rather than setting the usual fee. ASS member or not, pay as much or as little as you like.

The next workshop is on this Sunday, April 5th. Absolute Beginners is at 13:00 – 14:30, and the main session at 15:00 – 17:30 (AEDT). Daylight savings ends on that day, so take care of the time.

I’ll still run our usual workshop format, looking at techniques and a honkyoku piece, but with a slightly longer break in the middle, and maybe some time at the end, for a bit of social connection.

We’ll be using Zoom, which is similar to Skype. Login and setup information for Zoom will be provided after registering. A link to the registration form is on the ASS front page; even if you don’t donate, you’ll still need to fill out the form to register.

Register at www.shakuhachi.org.au

Also, there could be something very special brewing in the next few weeks, so watch this space…………

Regards,
Lindsay Dugan

Date and time:
Sunday April 5th 2020
Beginners: 13:00 – 14:30
Int/adv class: 15:00 – 17:30

Cost:
Donation, for this workshop only. Participation fee is usually:

ASS Members: $40
Non-ASS members $50

Copies of notation used for the workshop will be available on the day, and also emailed out to registered participants before the event.

lindsay [at] lindsaydugan [dot] com or call 0415 305 777.


About Lindsay Dugan

Lindsay lived for ten years in Japan, studying classical honkyoku with Katsuya Yokoyama and Kaoru Kakizakai, and Kinkoryū honkyoku and gaikyoku with Jūmei Tokumaru.

He holds Masters degrees in shakuhachi performance from Tokyo Geidai (Tokyo University of the Arts) and Sydney Conservatorium of Music, and is a shihan of the Chikushinkai/KSK.

Lindsay currently teaches and performs in Melbourne. He can be heard performing on Kaoru Kakizakai’s most recent album, Honkyoku 3.

ASS Melbourne Shakuhachi Workshop, Feb 23rd 2020

The Australian Shakuhachi Society invites you to monthly ASS workshops in Melbourne to experience the art and sound of the Shakuhachi – the Japanese bamboo flute.

Each month we will focus on one of several genres, including Yokoyama style honkyoku, and Kinkoryū honkyoku and gaikyoku, along with relevant technical aspects such as meri technique, ergonomics, breath, ornamentation, and tone.

Following on from recent workshops, we will firstly look at practice methods that focus on technical and musical points which are specific to the shakuhachi. If you want to locate and eliminate tension, improve positioning from fingertips to posture, maximise breathing and tone, fine-tune your intonation, or improve your finger speed, among other things, then you should most definitely join in! As Hisamatsu Fūyū wrote:

“Mastery does not lay in the mastery of technique, but in the mind of the music. Penetrating the mind of the music, however, is contained in technical mastery. Whoever has not mastered the technique will not penetrate the mind of the music.”

For the second half of the workshop, we’ll be doing the Kinkoryū piece Hifumi hachigaeshi (Yokoyama-kei), and a run through of Sanya Sugagaki (duet version).

Finally, we sometimes have a mini Hitoribuki no kai – solo performances by the participants.

The workshop is now live-streamed with multicam view. Not only can you see the group, but you can also get a close-up on the instructor’s instrument for a clear view of fingerings and embouchure. With professional audio mics, the sound quality will be as good as you can get over Skype. If you’re far from a teacher, want to participate in regular workshops, or simply want to connect with other shakuhachi players, sign up! Log on details for the live stream will be provided upon registration.

KSK materials will also be available for sale, including the honkyoku notation packs, and CDs by Katsuya Yokoyama, Watazumi, Teruo Furuya, and Kaoru Kakizakai. Email Lindsay in advance if you have any requests. Available items can be viewed at this link.

Date and time:
Sunday February 23rd 2020
Beginners: 11:00-12:30
Int/adv class: 15:00 – 17:30

Cost:
ASS Members: $40
Non-ASS members $50

What to bring:
The workshop will be taught on a standard 1.8 shakuhachi.

There will be a number of plastic Yuu shakuhachi available for use by absolute beginners on the day; please specify whether you need to borrow a flute when filling out your registration form. These flutes are also available for purchase.

Copies of notation used for the workshop will be available on the day, and also emailed out to registered participants before the event.

Music stands will be available.

Location:
210 Berkeley St, Parkville VIC 3010

Access:
Trams running along Royal Parade, Parkville, provide easiest access to the venue. For detailed route and timetable information, please visit Yarra Trams.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Contact:
lindsay [at] lindsaydugan [dot] com or call 0415 305 777.


About Lindsay Dugan

Lindsay lived for ten years in Japan, studying classical honkyoku with Katsuya Yokoyama and Kaoru Kakizakai, and Kinkoryū honkyoku and gaikyoku with Jūmei Tokumaru.

He holds Masters degrees in shakuhachi performance from Tokyo Geidai (Tokyo University of the Arts) and Sydney Conservatorium of Music, and is a shihan of the Chikushinkai/KSK.

ASS Melbourne Shakuhachi Workshop, December 1st 2019

The Australian Shakuhachi Society invites you to monthly ASS workshops in Melbourne to experience the art and sound of the Shakuhachi – the Japanese bamboo flute.

Each month we will focus on one of several genres, including Yokoyama style honkyoku, and Kinkoryū honkyoku and gaikyoku, along with relevant technical aspects such as meri technique, ergonomics, breath, ornamentation, and tone.

Following on from recent workshops, we will firstly look at practice methods that focus on technical and musical points which are specific to the shakuhachi. If you want to locate and eliminate tension, improve positioning from fingertips to posture, maximise breathing and tone, fine-tune your intonation, or improve your finger speed, among other things, then you should most definitely join in! As Hisamatsu Fūyū wrote:

“Mastery does not lay in the mastery of technique, but in the mind of the music. Penetrating the mind of the music, however, is contained in technical mastery. Whoever has not mastered the technique will not penetrate the mind of the music.”

For the second half of the workshop, we’ll be doing the Kinkoryū piece Hifumi hachigaeshi (Yokoyama-kei).

Finally, we sometimes have a mini Hitoribuki no kai – solo performances by the participants.

The workshop is now live-streamed with multicam view. Not only can you see the group, but you can also get a close-up on the instructor’s instrument for a clear view of fingerings and embouchure. With professional audio mics, the sound quality will be as good as you can get over Skype. If you’re far from a teacher, want to participate in regular workshops, or simply want to connect with other shakuhachi players, sign up! Log on details for the live stream will be provided upon registration.

KSK materials will also be available for sale, including the honkyoku notation packs, and CDs by Katsuya Yokoyama, Watazumi, Teruo Furuya, and Kaoru Kakizakai. Email Lindsay in advance if you have any requests. Available items can be viewed at this link.

Date and time:
Sunday December 1st 2019
Beginners: 11:00-12:30
Int/adv class: 15:00 – 17:30

Cost:
ASS Members: $40
Non-ASS members $50

What to bring:
The workshop will be taught on a standard 1.8 shakuhachi.

There will be a number of plastic Yuu shakuhachi available for use by absolute beginners on the day; please specify whether you need to borrow a flute when filling out your registration form. These flutes are also available for purchase.

Copies of notation used for the workshop will be available on the day, and also emailed out to registered participants before the event.

Music stands will be available.

Location:
210 Berkeley St, Parkville VIC 3010

Access:
Trams running along Royal Parade, Parkville, provide easiest access to the venue. For detailed route and timetable information, please visit Yarra Trams.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Contact:
lindsay [at] lindsaydugan [dot] com or call 0415 305 777.


About Lindsay Dugan

Lindsay lived for ten years in Japan, studying classical honkyoku with Katsuya Yokoyama and Kaoru Kakizakai, and Kinkoryū honkyoku and gaikyoku with Jūmei Tokumaru.

He holds Masters degrees in shakuhachi performance from Tokyo Geidai (Tokyo University of the Arts) and Sydney Conservatorium of Music, and is a shihan of the Chikushinkai/KSK.

ASS Melbourne Shakuhachi Workshop, October 27th, 2019

The Australian Shakuhachi Society invites you to monthly ASS workshops in Melbourne to experience the art and sound of the Shakuhachi – the Japanese bamboo flute.

Each month we will focus on one of several genres, including Yokoyama style honkyoku, and Kinkoryū honkyoku and gaikyoku, along with relevant technical aspects such as meri technique, ergonomics, breath, ornamentation, and tone.

I was in Japan last month to perform and present at the 30th anniversary Bisei festival, and picked up some great hints from the workshops given by various KSK teachers, including Toshimitsu Ishikawa and Kuniyoshi Sugawara. Sugawara’s workshop on the use of the throat was especially useful, with near immediate results for me. I’ve created a few practice methods to put their ideas into use for myself and some students, and it’s been simple and effective for stability and centering. At last month’s workshop, we looked at the basics, and will expand on it in the coming months.

Also, we’ll be trying something new: live streaming with multicam view. This means you can see the group, but also get a close up on the instructor’s instrument to see more precisely what is happening. With professional quality audio mics, the quality will be as good as you can get over Skype. If you’re far from a teacher, want to participate in regular workshops, or simply want to connect with other shakuhachi players, sign up! Log on details will be provided upon registration.

Date and time:
Sunday October 27th 2019
Beginners: 11:00-12:30
Int/adv class: 15:00 – 17:30

Cost:
ASS Members: $40
Non-ASS members $50

What to bring:
The workshop will be taught on a standard 1.8 shakuhachi.

There will be a number of plastic Yuu shakuhachi available for use by absolute beginners on the day; please specify whether you need to borrow a flute when filling out your registration form. These flutes are also available for purchase.

Copies of notation used for the workshop will be available on the day, and also emailed out to registered participants before the event.

Music stands will be available.

Location:
Gate 12, Royal Parade, Parkville VIC 3010

Access:
Trams running along Royal Parade, Parkville, provide easiest access to the venue. For detailed route and timetable information, please visit Yarra Trams.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Contact:
lindsay [at] lindsaydugan [dot] com or call 0415 305 777.


About Lindsay Dugan

Lindsay lived for ten years in Japan, studying classical honkyoku with Katsuya Yokoyama and Kaoru Kakizakai, and Kinkoryū honkyoku and gaikyoku with Jūmei Tokumaru.

He holds Masters degrees in shakuhachi performance from Tokyo Geidai (Tokyo University of the Arts) and Sydney Conservatorium of Music, and is a shihan of the Chikushinkai/KSK.

ASS Melbourne Shakuhachi Workshop, April 7th, 2019

The Australian Shakuhachi Society invites you to monthly ASS workshops in Melbourne to experience the art and sound of the Shakuhachi – the Japanese bamboo flute.

The workshops will be led by Lindsay Dugan. Each month we will focus on one of several genres, including Yokoyama style honkyoku, and Kinkoryū honkyoku and gaikyoku, along with relevant technical aspects such as meri technique, ergonomics, breath, ornamentation, and tone.

For the February workshop, we will be looking at practice methods, some folk tunes, and a honkyoku piece (Hon Shirabe).

Date and time:
Sunday April 7th 2019
Absolute Beginners class: 10:00 – 11:00
Int/adv class: 15:00 – 17:30

Cost:
ASS Members: $40
Non-ASS members $50

What to bring:
The workshop will be taught on a standard 1.8 shakuhachi.

There will be a number of plastic Yuu shakuhachi available for use by absolute beginners on the day; please specify whether you need to borrow a flute when filling out your registration form. These flutes are also available for purchase.

Copies of notation used for the workshop will be available on the day, and also emailed out to registered participants before the event.

Music stands will be available.

Location:
Level 1, 210 Berkeley St, Parkville.

Access:
Trams running along Royal Parade, Parkville, provide easiest access to the venue. For detailed route and timetable information, please visit Yarra Trams.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Contact:
lindsay [at] lindsaydugan [dot] com or call 0415 305 777.


About Lindsay Dugan

Lindsay lived for ten years in Japan, studying classical honkyoku with Katsuya Yokoyama and Kaoru Kakizakai, and Kinkoryū honkyoku and gaikyoku with Jūmei Tokumaru.

He holds Masters degrees in shakuhachi performance from Tokyo Geidai (Tokyo University of the Arts) and Sydney Conservatorium of Music, and is a shihan of the Chikushinkai/KSK.

ASS Melbourne Shakuhachi Workshop, February 24th, 2019

The Australian Shakuhachi Society invites you to monthly ASS workshops in Melbourne to experience the art and sound of the Shakuhachi – the Japanese bamboo flute.

The workshops will be led by Lindsay Dugan. Each month we will focus on one of several genres, including Yokoyama style honkyoku, and Kinkoryū honkyoku and gaikyoku, along with relevant technical aspects such as meri technique, ergonomics, breath, ornamentation, and tone.

For the February workshop, we will be looking at practice methods, some short folk tunes, and a honkyoku piece (Sanya Sugagaki).

Date and time:
Sunday February 24th 2019
15:00 – 17:30

Cost:
ASS Members: $40
Non-ASS members $50

What to bring:
The workshop will be taught on a standard 1.8 shakuhachi.

There will be a number of plastic Yuu shakuhachi available for use by absolute beginners on the day; please specify whether you need to borrow a flute when filling out your registration form. These flutes are also available for purchase.

Copies of notation used for the workshop will be available on the day, and also emailed out to registered participants before the event.

Music stands will be available.

Location:
Level 1, 210 Berkeley St, Parkville.

Access:
Trams running along Royal Parade, Parkville, provide easiest access to the venue. For detailed route and timetable information, please visit Yarra Trams.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Contact:
lindsay [at] lindsaydugan [dot] com or call 0415 305 777.


About Lindsay Dugan

Lindsay lived for ten years in Japan, studying classical honkyoku with Katsuya Yokoyama and Kaoru Kakizakai, and Kinkoryū honkyoku and gaikyoku with Jūmei Tokumaru.

He holds Masters degrees in shakuhachi performance from Tokyo Geidai (Tokyo University of the Arts) and Sydney Conservatorium of Music, and is a shihan of the Chikushinkai/KSK.

Melbourne Shakuhachi Workshops 2017

Greetings ASS members,

The Australian Shakuhachi Society invites you to monthly ASS workshops in Melbourne to experience the art and sound of the Shakuhachi – the Japanese bamboo flute.

Each month we will focus on one of several genres, including Yokoyama style honkyoku and Kinkoryū honkyoku and gaikyoku, along with relevant technical aspects such as meri technique, ornamentation, and tone.

Date and time for the next workshop is:
Saturday July 8th 2017, 15:00 – 17:30
210 Berkeley St, Parkville.

Please arrive early for a 3pm start.

Dates for the next three workshops are: July 8, August 13, and September 17 (taught by Kakizakai Kaoru)

Cost:
ASS Members: $35
Non-ASS members $45
Absolute Beginners $25 (shakuhachi provided if needed)

What to bring:
The workshop will be taught on a standard 1.8 shakuhachi.

There will be a number of plastic Yuu shakuhachi available for use by absolute beginners on the day; please specify whether you need to borrow a flute when filling out your registration form. These flutes are also available for purchase.

Copies of notation used for the workshop will be available on the day, and also emailed out to registered participants before the event.

Music stands will be available.

Location:
University of Melbourne Ensemble Space, 210 Berkeley St, Parkville.

Access:
Trams running along Royal Parade, Parkville, provide easiest access to the venue. For detailed route and timetable information, please visit Yarra Trams.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

If you have any questions, please email Lindsay: lindsay[at]lindsaydugan[dot]com or call 0415 305 777.


About Lindsay Dugan

Lindsay lived for ten years in Japan, studying classical honkyoku with Katsuya Yokoyama and Kaoru Kakizakai.

He holds Masters degrees in shakuhachi performance from Sydney Conservatorium of Music and Tokyo Geidai (Tokyo University of the Arts), and is a shihan of the Chikushinkai.

ASS Melbourne Honkyoku Workshop with Riley Lee

ASS Shakuhachi Workshop, with Riley Lee
February 12, 2017

The Australian Shakuhachi Society invites you to a one-day workshop to experience the art and sound of the Shakuhachi – the Japanese bamboo flute.

The workshop will be taught by Grand Master Riley Lee. In addition to teaching a honkyoku piece, Riley will also lead us through breathing and sound production techniques.

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Photo: Rudi Van Starrex

Schedule: 
The workshop will be divided into morning and afternoon sessions, with the first session starting at 10.00 am and breaking for lunch at 12.00 pm. The workshop will resume for the afternoon session at 12.30 pm, and the day will conclude at 2.30 pm.

Breathing exercises, sound production, and honkyoku instruction will be divided between the sessions.

As the lunch break is not very long, and not many shops in the vicinity of the workshop are open on Sundays, we will have optional bento boxes delivered. Of course, you can bring your own lunch. Bottled water will be provided.

Cost:
ASS Members: $80.00
Non-ASS members $100.00
Absolute Beginners $60.00 (shakuhachi provided)

Optional bento box lunch +$20.00 (vegan and non-veg available)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

What to bring:
The workshop will be taught on a standard 1.8 shakuhachi.

There will be a number of plastic Yuu shakuhachi available for use by absolute beginners on the day; please specify whether you need to borrow a flute when filling out your registration form.

Copies of notation used for the workshop will be available on the day, and also emailed out to registered participants before the event.

Location: 
The Gryphon Gallery, 1888 Building, University of Melbourne Parkville Campus.

Click here for 1888 Building Map

Gryphon Gallery, University of Melbourne

Gryphon Gallery, University of Melbourne

Access:
The nearest tram stop is on Swanston St, Carlton.

Trams running along Royal Parade, Parkville, can also be used (approx. five minute walk).

For detailed route and timetable information, please visit Yarra Trams.

Paid parking is available at the university. Free or cheap street parking may also be available nearby.

Contact:
If you have any questions, please contact Lindsay Dugan on 0415 305 777 (overseas until February 2nd), or email: lindsay [at] lindsaydugan.com

Regards,
Lindsay Dugan
President, Australian Shakuhachi Society