Virtual shakuhachi with dai-shihan Michael Chikuzen Gould: Shakuhachi learning before and during the pandemic. Issue Volume 21:Number 1(2021)Special Issue:Part 1 (28th August 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Strothers, Sarah Renata
• Is Part Of: Perfect beat. Volume 21:Number 1(2021)Special Issue:Part 1
• Page Start: 81
• Page End: 86
• Publication Date: 2021-08-28
• Subjects: shakuhachi -- virtual learning -- pedagogy; Popular music -- Periodicals; Popular culture -- Periodicals; Popular music -- Pacific Area -- Periodicals; Popular culture -- Pacific Area -- Periodicals; 781.63
• DOI: 10.1558/prbt.19346
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1038-2909

Abstract

Abstract : Virtual learning environments have become commonplace in the midst of COVID-19. Although it was not unheard of, taking Skype lessons on a musical instrument was considered to be unusual ten-plus years ago. This article will briefly discuss the ways in which the pandemic has affected those who study shakuhachi online with dai-shihan (grandmaster) Michael Chikuzen Gould. While individuals and institutions continue to figure out how to navigate this new cyber context, virtual shakuhachi lessons with Sensei Gould continue as scheduled and remain unaffected as in-person workshops and intensives are cancelled until further notice.