Shakuhachi Unterricht | Robin Tamura

SHAKUHACHI LESSONS

I teach shakuhachi on site in Berlin or online.

The shakuhachi is not an easy instrument to learn. It takes consistent dedication to play it well.

As the shakuhachi is an extremely sensitive instrument, it reflects the inner state of the player. Physical and emotional tensions are transferred to the sound. The shakuhachi therefore reveals what is going on inside us. Anyone who wants to play the shakuhachi seriously will therefore have to face their own truth sooner or later.

In my lessons, I therefore not only emphasize musical and technical skill, but also aspects of mindfulness, self-connection and an attitude towards the practice and, by extension, life.

STYLE AND LINEAGE

I am a licensed Shihan (Master) under Shakuhachi Grandmaster Shawn Tairyu Head. He is a student of Michael Chikuzen Gould and Yoshinobu Taniguchi.

Pieces from various shakuhachi schools are taught, including Kinko Ryu, Icchoken and Dokyoku Chikushinkai. The aim is for each student to develop their own voice. Therefore, our school is ultimately not about adapting the style of a particular school, but about developing a personal style that corresponds to the personality of the player.

This focus on authenticity and self-expression was pioneered by the legendary shakuhachi player and Zen monk Watazumi Doso Roshi.

RANKS AND REPERTOIRE

I teach following types of music:

Minyo - Japanese Folkmusic

Honkyoku - Traditional Shakuhachi Music

Sankyoku - Tranditional Japanese Ensemble Music

Contemporary Music

In order to complete the respective rank, all pieces must be completed to the satisfaction of the teacher. An additional 45-minute recital is required for the Okuden rank.

The Shoden Level teaches the basics of the shakuhachi, including breathing technique, tone formation, embouchure, pitch, Japanese notation, etc.

Children's songs

Kutsu ga Naru

Sunayama

Hietsuki Bushi

Hinomaru

Ouma no Oyako

Yuyake Koyake

Araumi

Tsuki no Sabaku

Minato

Haru ga kita

Fuji no Yama

Tomoshibi

Lullabys

Takeda Lullaby

Azatoya Yunta

Chugoku Chiho Lullaby

Folk Music:

Kojo no Tsuki

Kuroda Bushi

Tanko Bushi

Sakura

Honkyoku

Kyorei

Honshirabe

Daiwagaku

Banshiki

Sanson no Yugure

Tsuki

Tamuke

Duets

Komori Uta

Etenraku

Eternal Peace

Mt Echo

Fukuda Rando

Tsubaki Saku Mura

Yugure Genso Kyoku

Sankyoku Ensemble

Sandan no Shirabe

Kongoseki

Kurokami

At the Chuden (Intermediate) level, techniques are refined and more emphasis is placed on musicality.

Folk Music:

Aki no Sato

Akatonbo / Nanatsu no Ko

Hanagasa Ondo

Soran Bushi

Kazoe Uta

Natsu no Omoide

Soshunfu

Hamabei no Uta

Hamachidori

Lullabies:

Itsuki Komori Uta

Shimabara Komori Uta

Fukuda Rando:

Otome Gokoro

Mushizukiyo

Honkyoku:

Soo Mukaiji

Hifumi Hachigaeshi

Darani

Horai

Murasaki Reiho

Choshi

In the Okuden (advanced) level, we begin to develop the student's individual voice. In addition to advanced technique, the focus is on self-expression and personal interpretation.

Folk Music:

Komuso Nagashi

Oshima Anko Bushi

Komuso Spy Song

Tsuki no sabaku

Iyasaka Ondo

Akita No Obako

Aigawa Ondo

Obaba

Kinkirakin

Chojya no yama

Kumoii Jishi

Nagasaki Burabura Bushi

Hachido Kouta

Gai Yama Bushi

Ittsuki no Komoriuta

Kuroda Bushi

Ringo Bushi

Hokai Ondo

Yosakoi Bushi

Honkyoku

Honshirabe

Tamuke

Ekoh

Nezasashirabe

Takiochi

Yamagoe

DaHA

Koden Sugomori

Azuma Jishi

Mukaiji Reibo

Sokaku Reibo

Fukuda Rando:

Tsukukusa no Yume

Kikkyo Genso Kyoku

Tabibito no Uta

DANIEL

GERMANY

For a year now, I’ve had the good fortune to receive online Shakuhachi lessons from Robin. As a complete beginner who had never played an instrument before, I was initially unsure whether I would make any progress at all. But from the very first lesson, Robin showed me that with patience, passion, and good guidance, anything is possible.

Robin is not only a fantastic Shakuhachi player but also an extraordinary teacher. He explains things in a way that even a newcomer like me can understand, and he always addresses my questions and difficulties. His kindness, encouraging nature, and patience have helped me improve steadily.
Thanks to him, I’ve not only made significant progress in playing but also developed a deep love for this wonderful instrument.

Robin makes every lesson an enriching and joyful experience.
Thank you, Robin, for your support and your wonderful way of teaching. I look forward to continuing my Shakuhachi journey with you

PRICES

Standalone Lessons:

30 Minutes - 35 EUR

60 Minutes - 60 EUR

Weekly Lessons:

(minimum duration: 1 month, payment in advance, the number of lessons per month depends on the day of the week)

30 Minutes - 30 EUR

60 Minutes - 50 EUR

Lessons paid for in advance can be rescheduled if canceled 24 hours before the start of the lesson.

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