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Japanshakuhachi originated 8 years ago very modestly, when David Sawyer became a source for new shakuhachi to a few local enthusiasts who were having difficulty getting their hands on quality flutes to audition. As word spread, David researched in Japan, and had the great fortune to be introduced to really solid Japanese makers of fine shakuhachi. As great flutes came into stock, the client base grew and now Japanshakuhachi provides flutes to players all over the world.
David Sawyer lives near Boulder, Colorado where there is an active Japanese music community. He and his wife Yoko teach from their home in Louisville, where there are traditional spaces for Japanese tea ceremony and music performance. Between them they teach koto, shamisen, shakuhachi, biwa and tea. A part of David's time is also engaged as an impresario for Japanese traditional music. He researches performance opportunities and brings Japanese musicians and USA venues together.
His intention with starting Japanshakuhachi was to make it easier for American buyers to hear and play good instruments from Japan. It’s a bit like a dating service. He matches up players with flutes that will fit them and excite them. Everyones' embouchure and ‘way’ with the flute is different, and it's delightful when the symbiotic match is made.
Japanshakuhachi sells instruments to players all over the world, including countries as diverse as Columbia, Brazil, Italy, Switzerland, Canada, Germany, UK and Denmark. David provides shakuhachi to beginners, professionals, Japanese musicians, Western-style players, and to those who want to simply blow meditatively on great bamboo.
Colorado Mujuan Shakuhachi Dojo
