As the remaining months of the year arrive, new dynamics and events have changed my shakuhachi adventure! As of October 2024, my new shakuhachi teacher and sensei is Araki Kodo VI, or Hanz Araki. After much thought and consideration as to whom I could turn to for further instruction as well as someone local to the Pacific Northwest, I asked Araki sensei if he'd consider myself as a possible student. Thankfully, he agreed! Now, there are no illusions as to this when it comes to finances and time.
As a shakuhachi scholar, student and music lover, I knew that I couldn't follow the traditional route of a student. I simply don't have the finances to take lessons every week, or two weeks. The most I can do is maybe a lesson per month if the budget allows. After two lessons now from my new sensei, I can see this is going to be a very fruitful adventure!
Here is a link to the blog of Araki Kodo VI as well as his website for more information:
Kodo Araki VI (website)
I've decided to restart, or rather, continue my blog here at Shakuhachi Adventures instead of starting a new one. For now, I will post this and then add more next time regarding my studies, shakuhachi flutes as well as other new insights.
Till then, Namaste!
