Hi - I have just joined the International Shakuhachi Society and must
thank Ron for the link.

I have been teaching myself to play for a few months now. I started
playing the western flute about 25 years ago and always felt that it
wasn't quite the sound I wanted to make. I've now discovered what I
was seaching for.

I'd love to hear from others in the UK, especially anyone who is
teaching. I am based in Shropshire UK.