Ma and breathing are crucial to the performative and spiritual dimensions of shakuhachi honkyoku, yet discussions on these elements are limited and often incomplete. After 15 years of research, Lindsay Dugan has developed a new theory revealing how ma influences timing, rhythm, and interpretation. Groundbreaking insights into the ma of sound and silence are presented in this workshop series. Commencing September 29th, 2024.
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Monthly Shakuhachi Workshops 2024
Third Sunday of each month 12:30-14:00 (AEST)
The focus of these workshops is less about how to play specific honkyoku, and more about how to practice by refining physical awareness and movement, sound control, and the mind's ear. We will concentrate on one point at a time, some of which will include:
- Developing better playing posture, finger movement, and breathing
- Holding the shakuhachi more easily
- Playing kan notes more cleanly and with less tension
- Working on dynamics and tone
- Improving tuning and pitch intonation
- Recognising adverse habits, and finding better ways to use your body
The workshops are progressive, but many practice methods require reiteration and repetition, so you can dip in and out on a month to month basis.
Shakuhachi Lesson in Melbourne
Lindsay also offers private shakuhachi lessons in Melbourne, Australia. Online lessons are also possible (Zoom or Skype). For lessons, instruments, and learning materials, get in contact.
Previous events
Performances and Workshops
Online Shakuhachi Workshop Series, Apr-Sept 2020
The final session in 'Katsuya Yokoyama's Shugyōjō (Training Notes) Online Workshop Series' is happening on September 27 2020, with Kaori Kakizakai teaching Sanya 山谷.
There will also be a prep workshop for Sanya on September 20.
Once a month, from April to September 2020, guest teachers from the KSK are invited to share their knowledge and experience. The series will focus on nine themes on shakuhachi training from Katsuya Yokoyama's book, Take to Ikiru (Life of Bamboo). Lindsay Dugan will be co-teaching and translating.
