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Phil is available to teach at his home studio in Portland, Maine, and he also teaches Saturdays (every other week) in Boston, MA.

He emphasizes the traditional Japanese Zen music (honkyoku), but he also teaches the sankyoku ensemble pieces as well as modern compositions and improvisation. No previous musical experience is required, and the concentration on posture and meditative breathing makes this a valuable study even for those who don't aspire to become technical masters of the instrument. Student level shakuhachis are available for those who don't already have an instrument.

Lessons via cassette are available for distance learning, and Phil is now offering live internet video lessons via Skype or Sightspeed.

 

Rates for lessons:

$50/hr if I teach at home and a month is paid for in advance;
$55/hr in Boston, when a month is paid for in advance.

Single-time lessons (month not paid in advance) are available for $55 in Portland and $60 in Boston.

Internet (Skype or Sightspeed) lessons are $55 per hour payable in advance via Paypal.

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