Meet Riley Lee, an internationally acclaimed Shakuhachi master and a pioneer in music and cognition. With a career marked by groundbreaking 'firsts', he became the first non-Japanese professional Taiko player, and later the first non-Japanese Shakuhachi grandmaster. Riley has also developed courses at Princeton University and made over 60 recordings throughout his career. Riley shares his journey into the world of Shakuhachi and talks about his philosophy of embracing challenges, setting impossible goals, and the importance of community. Takeaways: Discover how to navigate the path of least resistance and set impossible, yet exciting goals for yourself. Uncover the power of community and the importance of a giving and receiving mindset. Learn how consistent practice and a focus on providing value can pave the way for success. —  Want to know more about Riley and his fascinating journey? Visit: https://rileylee.com/ Tune into the live podcast & join the Modern Musician community here: https://link.modernmusician.me/join-podcast Apply for a free Artist Breakthrough Session with our team:  https://masterclass.modernmusician.me/apply-success?utm_source=podcast