AMAZING! There is a reason you are called a master! The subtleties and nuances that were added catapulted this beautiful arrangement to a new level. It was an excellent learning experience. Not speaking Japanese and reading the subtitles, makes me sometimes feel as though I have missed important information. The subtitles would be even more helpful if they stayed on the screen a little longer. To solve that I frequently rewatch the video. To learn from such a talented designer, I consider a privilege. Many thanks again for making your expertise available to so many.
I read an old ikebana book recently and it said the Master never explains to the student what is wrong with their arrangement, he just alters it and the student learns by watching and absorbing from the Master. That way he understands more than if speech was used. Is this the usual practice and way of training a student ?? Thank you.
I was told that too by my teacher. He was trying to adopt a more "western" style of teaching, but wasn't too comfortable with it. Meanwhile it's his explanations that make Sensei Rijo's videos so helpful as far as I'm concerned.
Yes his teaching is wonderful for me too because I’ve never been to any classes. Can’t find any where I live, but I think it’s a beautiful thing the heart to heart communication between teacher and student and I wonder if he has ever trained a student in that way.
AMAZING! There is a reason you are called a master! The subtleties and nuances that were added catapulted this beautiful arrangement to a new level. It was an excellent learning experience.
Not speaking Japanese and reading the subtitles, makes me sometimes feel as though I have missed important information. The subtitles would be even more helpful if they stayed on the screen a little longer. To solve that I frequently rewatch the video. To learn from such a talented designer, I consider a privilege.
Many thanks again for making your expertise available to so many.
Very helpful critique, sensei. It was good to hear your reasoning for the changes you made.
I find the before and after videos to be very helpful. Thank you!
I'm glad to hear that! Thank you for watching!
The book was forwarded by Daisetz T Suzuki.
I read an old ikebana book recently and it said the Master never explains to the student what is wrong with their arrangement, he just alters it and the student learns by watching and absorbing from the Master. That way he understands more than if speech was used. Is this the usual practice and way of training a student ??
Thank you.
I was told that too by my teacher. He was trying to adopt a more "western" style of teaching, but wasn't too comfortable with it.
Meanwhile it's his explanations that make Sensei Rijo's videos so helpful as far as I'm concerned.
Yes his teaching is wonderful for me too because I’ve never been to any classes. Can’t find any where I live, but I think it’s a beautiful thing the heart to heart communication between teacher and student and I wonder if he has ever trained a student in that way.