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Taiko Instructor & Performer

Give taiko a try this winter!

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Our Introductory Taiko Workshops are for EVERYONE!

Looking for a fun way to spend a Sunday? Want to meet some cool folx? Ready to hit some big drums with big sticks? Hoping to join one of our upcoming classes?

Then yes … our Intro Workshops are for YOU!

We’ve said it before and we are proud to say it again … our Intro Workshops sell out every time becuase they are one of the most fun things to do here in the DC Area! We have TWO workshops coming up this winter: Sunday, December 17 from 3-6PM and Sunday, January 21 from 5-8PM.

These workshops are not just a fun thing to do on the weekend – they are also a prerequisite for joining our ongoing classes. Our Winter class session begins in late January, so if you want to join us then and you haven’t already taken one of our Intro Workshops, be sure you sign up soon!! Get all the info you need by clicking that big “register” button at the bottom of this post! 🙂

Check your calendar, see which date is best for you, and we’ll see you in the taiko studio!

Register Here!

Save the Date for Chieko Kojima workshops!

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Chieko Kojima plays taiko under the sakura blossoms

Join us in the DC Area February 9-11, 2024!

We are thrilled and honored to be hosting a series of workshops with the one and only Chieko Kojima, a phenomenal taiko artist and founding member of Kodo!

Whether you’ve been playing taiko for 8 weeks or 8+ years, you do NOT want to miss out on this amazing opportunity to learn from one of the pioneers of modern taiko! Chieko’s workshops will be focused on her signature piece, “Hana Hachijo,” a powerful and graceful combination of taiko and choreography. We’ll be offering something for everyone, including an all-levels “Hana Hachijo” workshop to a full-day intensive for those who have previous experience studying and/or performing in this style.

Stay tuned – we’ll have all the details and registration ready for you SOON!!

Summer workshops with Otoha Asano!

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Otoha Asano shime

Announcing our 2023 Artist in Residence: Otoha Asano!

Born into a family with a 400-year drum manufacturing history, Otoha Asano had very early exposure to taiko. She has since pursued the path of becoming a professional taiko artist and teacher in order to share her passion for wadaiko and to inspire the next generation of taiko players.

Join us July 30 – August 6!

Otoha-san will be in the DC area for a FULL WEEK and will be offering SEVEN (yes, you read that right!) open workshops!

Trust us: you do NOT want to miss this opportunity to learn from one of Japan’s master odaiko players and teachers. 

Otoha Asano plays odaiko in a bright red dress
Three Odaiko Workshops + Two Intensives!

Whether you’ve just taken your first series of our Recreational Taiko Class, or you’re an experienced taiko player looking to build your skills and creativity as a soloist, we have an Odaiko workshop or intensive that is right for you!

(psssst – we’ll let you in on a little secret! The Fall 2023 series of Mark H’s Styles Class will be focusing on Odaiko, so if you want to join that class and don’t have previous Odaiko experience, be sure to sign up for Otoha-san’s All-Levels Odaiko Workshop so you are ready to join the class!)

Plus Two Shimedaiko Workshops!

Otoha-san will also be offering two Shimedaiko workshops! These are perfect for anyone ready to begin their journey with this nuanced and challenging instrument … or who’s interested in improving their shime technique.

(We’ve got ANOTHER secret for you! We’ve got some cool opportunities to keep working on that shime technique coming up in our Skills Class, so don’t miss Otoha-san’s All-Levels Shimedaiko Workshop if you’re new to shime playing!)

Take multiple workshops and save!

Want to take more than one workshop? Of course we’ve got you covered with a sweet discount! Sign up for 2 or more workshops and SAVE 10% on your registration!

Sign up today!

We welcome current and former Mark H Taiko students as well as anyone from out of town who’s looking for a little taiko camaraderie! So click that button below to get more info and register!

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