Greetings all! Fall is here and there’s no better time than to have a shakuhachi sale! Actually, the shop keeps getting tinier and tinier and there’s all these flutes I’ve collected over the years that now need new homes. The picture above is of one of several drawers stuffed full of flutes. Over the years, I’ve been slowly restoring them when I had time between performances, making, repairs and teaching, but my schedule is not slowing down and the the storage situation is out of control. (maybe I just need to bring in a professional organizer .  These are all very playable. I’ve just been holding on to them thinking I’ll get to them soon but the years are flying by and I simply haven’t touch some of them in years! The fact is, they need to be played so I am making them available. You will see some on eBay now and I’ll continue to list them as I start clearing things out. Let me know if you’re looking for something in particular. Most are old Nobekan Jinashi flutes with period tuning perfect for solo Honkyoku and priced around $200 - $400.The best ones will be around $600 (all discounted). I have a few modern (1950’s - 1970’s) Jiari good for Sankyoku normally ranging from $500 - $2,000. They will also be discounted for the sale. My own crafted flutes are not part of this sale.

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It’s been crazy the past month as I’ve been working on a few different performances. We had a blast at the FAB festival last weekend. I played shakuhachi and did some puppetry on the indoor stage of New York Theater Workshop then immediately followed with guitar playing on an outdoor stage. Performing in street festivals in New York City can be a nightmare or nirvana.

This was Nirvana as the kids got to play. A friend said that I should rename my blog “My life rules!” Hmmm….

Have a stupendous day!