Phil Nyokai James started studying with me over 20 years ago. He was founder of Sparkling Beatnik records which produced a number of Nyogetsu's CDs.

Barry Nyosui Weiss is Nyogetsu's first student, and the first student to get his teaching license.

James Nyoraku Schlefer is the first American to get a Dai-Shihan without a prolonged period of study in Japan. Nyoraku is the head of KyoShinAn Shakuhachi Dojo in Brooklyn.

Allan Nyoshin Steir is a Shakuhachi Master from Queens, New York, Nyoshin's site also features the exceptional collaborative work that he does with his wife, Mallie Boman.

Dan Nyohaku Soergel is a teacher from Brooklyn, and a remarkable visual artist as well.

Phil Gelb has studied with me as well as other teachers for many years. He has done much to spread Shakuhachi wherever he has lived, whether in Florida or Northern California, and he has stayed true to his art by only doing shakuhachi even when he didn't have a roof over his head.

Perry Yung is a man of many talents. He is fast becoming one of the few Americans who make and repair Shakuhachi, in addition to his talents as an actor, dancer, musician, and performance artist.

Bruno Deschnês is a talented student who, along with his wife, has done much to bring Japanese music to Montreal.

Ellen Frank. This is a great site - the home of artist and author Ellen E. Frank. Check out the Illuminated Manuscripts and other beautiful works on linen and canvas.

Lenny Laks. Not because he was the lead singer in my old band, not because he has been trying to get Pete Rose into the Hall of Fame, but just because he is my oldest friend. - Ronnie