My Shakuhachi Journal
On this page I chronicle various shakuhachi happenings in my life, such as sharing my experiences harvesting bamboo for shakuhachi, crafting shakuhachi, and more. This journal is fairly new, beginning in '23 with this new website, however, it contains some entries from my previous websites.
Shakuhachi Journal Entries
Apr. 2024 - Shakuhachi Komuso and Identity - practicing in the streets of AmericaMar. 2024 - RSI Musician's Injuries
Jan. 2024 - Teaching Shakuhachi in Spain... and Other Changes
Dec. 2023 - My new and final shakuhachi signature
Aug. 2023 - Facebook, Instagram, and Domain name
Oct. 2022 - Unboxing 240+ pieces of old Madaké bamboo from Japan
Sep. 2022 - Saying bye to the Bell Shakuhachi
Jan. 2020 - Harvesting Madaké Bamboo in Japan
Feb. 2015 - My first book, Your Shakuhachi Journey
2013 - Meeting fellow shakuhachi maker Jem Klein
Dec. 2011 - Weaving a shakuhachi Komuso monk Tengai basket hat
Feb. 2009-2023 - My North American Japanese Madaké bamboo harvests
2005 - My first shakuhachi lesson
2001 or 2002 - My first Buddhist teaching or "showing"
2001-20?? - A photo archive of shakuhachi I've made over the years