Hello, my name is Matthew Baughman and am currently living in Shanghai, China. I’ve been playing Irish music for about 2 years–but consider myself an advanced beginner still. I play the whistle, but also the flute–in fact, I’m waiting for my Olwell flute to clear customs and will hopefully be getting it tomorrow. And I am looking for a teacher of some kind but feel that my chances of finding someone near Shanghai is slim to none (not too many “lau wai’s” running around here playing Irish music).
Is there anyone out there that can point me in a promising direction for lessons?
Thanks,
Matthew
You could try a teach yourself method like Grey Larson’s “Guide to Essential Irish Flute and Tin Whistle”, or Mad4Trad CDROMs on Irish flute and whistle.
djm
Also we can help answer questions.
And there is a lot of searchable info
where peopel have done just that.
Welcome aboard.
What about GCollins?
Isn’t he in Shanghai?
GCollins . . . lao wai . . . ye da bizi . . . ni zai bu zai?
Stuart
I’m here in Shanghai–Who’s GCollins?
Matthew
Do a search on GCollins. He’s in Shanghai;
it lists his e mail address; plays flute.
I trust you don’t find the same problem with flute teachers in China as people report about London buses.
You wait ages for one, then three million turn up all at once.
As regards Mr Collins, just ask for the Dude with the fine Panama Hat.
Of course Mr Collins may no longer be there. He may have made a break for it, and be over the border by now.