Amazingly, at almost the same moment that I discovered his YT channel and posted to this thread, I got a YT email from the man himself! He was full of kind words--and modesty about his own inadequacy as a writer of English. Nice guy! I hope I get a chance to meet him some day.
Got to meet him about 2 years ago at a the Hohner Blue sharp contest in Tokyo (he was a jury member and a special guest)
I talked (harp) with him and he signed the CD I bought earlier on in the evening.. and to top it of, I got my picture taken with him.... The man is so friendly and down to earth ( and a good sense of humor)... it's been a privilege to meet him...