I Wayan Agus Budiarta Yasa (Yan Genyol) was born in Gianyar on May 29th in 1996. He studied at SMK 3 Sukawati (KOKAR), graduating in 2014. In grade 10 he joined the percussion and dance studio Studio Gita Mahardika in Banjar Dauh Labak, Desa Singakerta, Kec. Ubud. Soon after he also joined Sanggar Semeton Suling Nikamanu in Banjar Pengosekan, Desa Mas, Kec. Ubud, Gianyar. There he learned not only how to play the suling (flute), but also how to make one. Most of this knowledge was passed down from an artist and craftsmen by the name of I Wayan Karta (A.K.A. Cover), who is also the principle overseer of Sanggar Semeton Suling Nikamanu.
Br. Demayu Batuh, Desa Singakerta, Kec. Ubud, Kab. Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia
