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Robert Herr first studied the shakuhachi, between 1976 and 1986, in Honolulu with John Kaizan Neptune and grand master Riley Lee. In Japan, he studied with grand master Yokoyama Katsuya and Teruo Furuya and a in 1989 and his Shihan license in 1997. He concentrates on the study of the Chikuho style of shakuhachi as epitomized by the
traditional repertoire known as honkyoku. Herr has taught shakuhachi since 1983 and is a lecturer at the University of Hawaii at Manoa's Music Department.

Speciality: Shakuhachi
Email: Bob.herr@worldnet.att.net

Teachers:

Lee, Dr Riley Kelly
Furuya Teruo
Yokoyama Katsuya
Neptune, John Kaizan

Albums released:

Pathway Shakuhachi honkyoku and original compositions.

Track	Album
Asuka Reibo (Chikuho Ryu)   (Listen)	Pathway
Choshi (Yamato)   (Listen)	Pathway
Ho Gyo Koku   (Listen)	Pathway
Kiyomizu no Kyoku   (Listen)	Pathway
Pathway   (Listen)	Pathway
San'ya (Jinbo)   (Listen)	Pathway
Shichihondake   (Listen)	Pathway
Sokaku Reibo   (Listen)	Pathway
Tehodoki Reiho   (Listen)	Pathway
Yobi Dake - Uke Dake   (Listen)	Pathway

Year	Title	Kanji	Alternate Title
1995	Kiyomizu no Kyoku
1995	Pathway
1995	Shichihondake