Ronnie Nyogetsu Reishin Seldin is the head of the
largest
and most active shakuhachi Dojo in the world outside of
Japan (Ki Sui An Shakuhachi Dojo). Nyogetsu has been
teaching Shakuhachi full time since 1975. There are many
different options for studying at the Ki Sui An Shakuhachi Dojo.
Online Mp3, Skype Video or Cassette Lessons: Mr.
Seldin started
teaching via cassette in 1976, and it has proven
quite successful for those Shakuhachi students who live far
from New York City. At present he teaches students by
cassette or computer in 6 countries and 27 states. For more
information on this method please contact Mr. Seldin.
Weekly Lessons: Although this is
the best way to study
the Shakuhachi, it is not an alternative which is available to
everybody. This is the method of instruction used in the
New York City Dojo and Up State New York.
Monthly Lessons: This method of
teaching is available in
the Philadelphia Dojo, the Baltimore Dojo, the Rochester Dojo,
and the Syracuse, N.Y. Dojo . If there are enough
students that are interested, this type of teaching format
can be begun anywhere else.
Intensives: There are many
Intensives held every year at
Dai Bosatsu Zendo, Zen Mountain Monastery, and Fire-Lotus
Zendo, all located in New York State. There are additional
Intensives in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Rochester, and Mexico.
In addition, either one-day or weekend Intensives can be
arranged anywhere if there is sufficient interest.
Progression: After completing the
repertoire: Kinko-Ryu
Honkyoku and Gaikyoku, Neza-Sa-Ha Ryu Honkyoku and
Meian-style Honkyoku, going through the levels of Shoden-
Beginner, Chuden-Intermediate, and Okuden-Advanced,
the student achieves the level of Kaiden (can play all of
the pieces). After an accelerated "teaching-level" course,
the student can receive his GEMEI (professional name),
and a teaching license at the level of Jun-Shihan. Higher
levels can also be achieved (Shihan-Master, and Dai-Shihan-
Grand-Master). To date, the licenses and names handed out
by Nyogetsu are in chronological order (1980 to present):
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