Workshops | Shinobue with Yasukazu Kano (For Beginners)
Based on Sado Island, Yasukazu Kano is a shinobue (bamboo flute) player who performs across Japan and around the world. Again this year he will be offering his beginner flute workshop at EC. An acclaimed teacher, he is known for his creative and careful instruction. Learn to play a few notes and then a simple song in this two-and-a-half-hour workshop designed specifically for first-timers. Come and explore the simple yet profound sounds of the Japanese flute.
Profile
Yasukazu Kano
Born in Tokyo in 1963, Yasukazu Kano started playing drums when he was only 13 years old. While attending Hitotsubashi University, he began playing live sessions at various venues around the city. Yasukazu joined Kodo in 1987 and toured the world with the group over the following 10 years. In 1997 he went solo, remaining on Sado Island where he performs and teaches regularly while exploring the shinobue's hidden possibilities. In March 2010, Yasukazu released his 4th CD titled "Shiawase ni."
Workshop Details
- Workshop No.
- (6)
- Date & Time:
- Aug. 20 (Sat) 9:45 - 12:15
- Venue:
- Ayusu Kaikan
- Participation Fee:
- 3,000 yen, flute not included (Plastic flutes: 2,000 yen)
- Capacity:
- 30 people, ages 8 & over
- Instructor:
- Yasukazu Kano
- Notes:
- Please bring a happon-choshi utamono (8-holed utamono) flute. If you don’t have one, you can purchase a plastic flute at the venue for 2,000. If you bring a flute in the wrong pitch, you may be asked to purchase a plastic one in order to participate. Workshop instruction in English is available.
