Home People Pieces Recordings Bibliography Schools Glossary Sites & Events Teachers Join the ISS Log In

Sakuta Shōdō

作田 湘童

Sakuta Shōdō
2/20/1912 - ????

Shakuhachi

Sakuta Shōdō (Sakuta Tetsuya) was born February 20, 1912 in Hiroshima Prefecture.
He studied Kinko-ryū shakuhachi under Ishii Yōdō of the Mizuno-ha.
He started teaching in 1964.
During his 40+-year career, he also played koto and was a member of the Matsunomi-kai.
He enjoyed performing at Wakana-kai gatherings.

Also Known As 作田 徹也 (Sakuta Tetsuya)
Teachers