Michael Gould, Master of Shakuhachi

Michael Gould of Cody is one of only a handful of non-Japanese to hold the title of “Dai Shihan” (Grand Master of Shakuhachi, a bamboo flute). He learns and teaches world-wide from his Park County home.

[@CorneliusBoots]

Right on! Bamboo all over, happy to see our great instrument and this great player/teacher highlighted

[@Invisible_Hermit]

Great interview. I've been playing the Native American flute for a couple years, and am now interested in learning the Shakuhachi flute. As a Buddhist, I can really appreciate the deep connection here. Thank you for this!

[@-the-light]

I am so blessed to have Michael as my teacher. Palms together and many thanks to Shawn Rinzoh Head for recommending years ago. Michael is an amazing person. His understanding of the Shakuhachi is otherworldly and his teaching style is remarkable. I really love that he teaches the diamonds and skills from all the Ryu's. I hope to be a student of his for many years to come. Be well Sensei, many blessings.

[@TairyuShakuhachi]

My teacher is awesome.

[@ShakuhachiSpirit]

Thanks Michael. Wonderful interview. Wise words.

[@freddiekinsler1890]

Great job awesome person and player of Shakuhachi. What a master and educator! Thanks

[@athenassigil5820]

About 32 years ago I actually bought a group of shakuhachi amongst them a pvc one. I love playing it still till this day, my favorite , believe it or not, is the pvc one, the notes are very sharp and full. Anyway, these are beautiful soulful and bluesy instruments, simple in construction, but deep if you know the technique. This gentleman player is awesome in his ability and eloquent in his teaching and explanation on this little known, but beloved flute.

[@generaldemolka4455]

If I may, how did you learn to play it? Yourself or with some guidance ?

[@SamChaneyProductions]

This man seems to really understand the 尺八, how it is an instrument of meditation and of expressing the interconnectedness of nature.

[@craigciola3305]

Fantastic artist.........methodical, patient teacher.

[@F0nkyNinja]

Great interviewer, very patient I like that.

[@beingfrank40]

Wow, that is some great shakuhachi playing. Your Yuu that you've fine tuned as an option are really, really nice for ABS! Plays beautifully- not all t he nuances of bamboo, but the Yuu comes next in my opinion.

[@artmason2]

Thank you Michael, great interview. Almost like I was sittin there with you guys. Bryan, student of Jon Seichō Kenzen McCollum.

[@codyjones4298]

diggin that stash dog

[@jahga79]

What is the name of the piece at 12:30? Notation anywhere?

[@ZakBaiShaolin]

11:10 and 20:27 are the beginning of Tamuke. www.komuso.com/pieces/pieces.pl?piece=2201