Description
6. – 8. 09. 2021
Studio Neiro
support: Marek Kimei Matvija
Study the shakuhachi with the legendary John Kaizan Neptune for three days in Prague. Learn fundaments of shakuhachi embouchure, practice and gain special techniques to play a solo piece “PAST AND PRESENT” 今昔 (“KONJAKU” in Japanese) composed by John Kaizan Neptune. Attend concerts, shakuhachi listening sessions and meet fellow players.
One workshop – multiple ways to enjoy it!
The shakuhachi intensive John Kaizan Neptune caters to players of all levels. The teaching language will be English.
Each morning, after guided warm-up and ro-buki with the player of the Kifu kai, Marek Kimei Matvija, Neptune will explain special and fundamental techniques of the shakuhachi. Ranging from correct embouchure, finger movement, precise meri-kari transitions to various special techniques and practice routines, these classes aim to improve your playing regardless of your school or playing ability.
In the afternoon, a small group of students (max 5) will gather to study John’s original composition for solo shakuhachi.
The aim of the workshop is to allow students to develop thorough musical and technical understanding of the piece.
Participants of the afternoon program will be provided with both a music score and recording beforehand, expected to be prepared for classes. The afternoon program is aimed at cater towards beginner-intermediate / intermediate students.
The morning program can be purchased individually.
You can choose from the following options:
Morning sessions are 30 EUR per day.
The afternoon program (September 6 – 8) is 150 EUR maximum capacity 5 students.
Participation in the entire intensive can be purchased for 200 EUR.
Detailed program:
September 6
9: 00-10: 00 Tea & ro-buki with Marek Kimei Matvija
10: 30-12: 00 Balancing your practice
Lunch
13: 30-15: 00 Study group session 1
19:00 OPTIONAL: Dinner and shakuhachi open mic (for additional 30 EUR)
September 7
9: 00-10: 00 Tea & ro-buki with Marek Kimei Matvija
10: 30-12: 00 Developing your tone
Lunch
13: 30-15: 00 Study group session 2
19:00 OPTIONAL: Dinner and shakuhachi listening to Marek’s shakuhachi vinyl collection (for additional 20 EUR)
September 8
9: 00-10: 00 Tea & ro-buki with Marek Kimei Matvija
10: 30-12: 00 Shakuhachi special techniques
Lunch
13: 30-15: 00 Study group session 3
ISFP PROGRAM IN THE FOLLOWING DAYS:
09.09. – 10.09. Symposium MEETING OF WORLDS: Traditional Instruments and Their Role in Contemporary Composition
HAMU
09.09. 2021 John Kaizan Neptune: Live & Screened
screening of Words Can’t Go There film and concert of JKN with Stratocluster (CZ)
Bio OKO
10.09. Concert Meeting of Worlds
PUNCTUM Krásovka
13.09. BERG Orchestra: Chimera
World premieres: Klusák & Vášová, Vtípilová
John Kaizan Neptune & Orchestra BERG
Pragovka
