About JMI

The Japanese Music Institute of America (JMI), a non-profit, was founded by Masayuki in 1981 to introduce the highest quality of Shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute) music to the U.S. Since then, JMI has fostered the appreciation and study of both traditional and contemporary musical practice with private instruction and ensemble training, comprising the core of JMI’s offerings. In addition, JMI presents concerts, produces recordings and publishes music texts.