| B I O G R A P H Y | Ronnie Nyogetsu Reishin Seldin |  |
 Ronnie
Nyogetsu studied shakuhachi in Kyoto, Japan with Kurahashi Yodo Sensei,
who was a disciple of Jin Nyodo. There, in 1975, he received the name
Nyogetsu and a teaching certificate at the level of Jun Shi-han in
the Kinko school of shakuhachi. After his return to New York, Nyogetsu
was awarded the rank of Shi-han (Master) in 1978, as a result of his
efforts to spread the teaching of this instrument in America. In 1980,
he received his Dai Shi-han, or Grand Master's license. In 2001 he
received Koku-An Dai-Shihan (Grand Master's license at the level of
Kyu-Dan, or 9th level) from Japan's Living National Treasure in shakuhachi,
Aoki Reibo. Ronnie was also given the name Reishin (Heart/Mind of
the Bell) at that time. He has performed on the soundtracks of several
documentary films including the Academy Award nominated documentary
"A Family Gathering" (1989) for which he also co-composed
the sound track. Nyogetsu's playing also appears on the GRAMMY-nominated
"The Planet Sleeps" (SONY).Website: http://www.nyogetsu.com email: nyogetsu@nyogetsu.com |