Shinobue Class

Learn to play the Shinobue flute in this Bay Area music class!.


East Winds
East Winds
5.0 (22)

55 mins Location Downtown Oakland Class size 1 to 15 guests   $45 - $90 ($45 for Group; $50 for With use of a fue that we provide for the lesson; $90 for Private)

Explore the art of the Japanese flute, the Shinobue, in this music class in the Bay Area! This class is welcome to both beginners and advanced students who are eager to develop new skills.
Your instructor has a variety of flutes available for use, or you can bring your own to enhance your practice. Throughout the workshop, we will focus on playing different songs and improving your sound quality.
No matter your skill level, this workshop is open to all. You'll receive guidance to help you feel more confident playing your flute.
You will be able to learn, practice, and enjoy the soothing melodies the flute can produce. Bring your passion for music and be ready to enhance your flute skills in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Note: We have group workshops as well for advanced on 1/15 in Oakland at 3pm. Your instructor will regularly visit the area to teach.
Knowledge required
Beginners friendly and advanced are welcome as well!
What to bring
# 8 Flute or let us know if you do not have a flute and we can provide one.
We also have flutes for sale- plastic or bamboo.
Add-ons available for this class
  • plastic Flute for purchase ($35)
  • plastic Flute for purchase ($35)
  • Travel extra ($25)
You can add these when you book (optional).
Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 7 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids (the adult may observe for free).

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mom, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Downtown Oakland, CA

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Your teacher can also travel within 40 miles of Downtown Oakland, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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East Winds
East Winds

5.0 (22)

Marco Lienhard is the director of both Taikoza and East Winds Ensemble (1995-Present). He lived and performed in Japan for 18 years (1981-1998) as a member of the legendary Taiko group Ondekoza under director Tagayasu Den (who instigated the renaissance of Taiko). In Ondekoza, he mastered the Taiko, the Shinobue, the Noh flute, and the Shakuhachi under Katsuya Yokoyama. He ran the 9000 miles of the perimeter of the US from 1990-1993 while performing along the way.
With his New York-based Taikoza, he has toured internationally and presents his top-rated program throughout the country. In addition, he has collaborated with many artists and groups around the world.
In 1995, Lienhard was the Shakuhachi soloist for the NYC Opera's premiere of the Opera "Kinkakuji" and was a soloist with the Juilliard New Music Ensemble. He premiered "Voyage X" with the Juilliard New Music Ensemble. Lienhard performs and teaches internationally (in Argentina, Brazil, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, and Canada, etc.) and has taught at International percussion workshops and festivals.
He has performed as a soloist at Carnegie Hall, Suntory Hall, Osaka Festival Hall, Madison Square Garden, Tchaikovsky Hall, and International Performing Center in Moscow, among others. Lienhard's music was nominated five times for the "Just Plain Folks Awards in 2014 and 2019 for best songs, best album for Instrumental and Asian Music".

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2026-11-20 15:00:00
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