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Mark H Rooney Taiko

Taiko Instructor & Performer

Give taiko a try this spring!

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There’s no doubt about it: spring is THE BEST TIME for taiko in the DC Area! The National Cherry Blossom Festival offers lots of opportunities to see taiko (and pssssst, if you wanna see a whole bunch of amazing taiko performances in one day, don’t miss our Sakura Taiko Fest!) … and it’s really hard to see taiko without wanting to give it a try!

taiko players at an introductory workshop

Ready to hit the big drums yourself? We’ve got you covered with TWO Introductory Taiko Workshops coming up this spring! Join us on either Saturday, April 22 OR Sunday, April 23 in Takoma Park and learn what it’s like to play a drum with your whole body!

These workshops have been selling out fast even WITHOUT Cherry Blossom season going on, and we know there will be even more folx who are eager to get in on the fun. Beat the rush and register today!

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Winter Workshops coming up SOON!

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Thanks to EVERYONE in Mark H Taiko for a great fall season … culminating in our awesome Fall Recital this past weekend (pssst if you missed the recital you can still check out the video)!

We know it’s gonna be a long wait til our next classes start up in late January (stay tuned – all the info on those will be posted in the next couple of weeks) … but never fear! You can still get your taiko fix with a couple of awesome workshops happening on December 11!

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Chappa Workshop with Erika Ninoyu

Sunday, December 11 from 2 – 4 pm

Chappa are such a fun and dynamic instrument to add to your taiko toolbox … but we rarely get much more instruction in playing them correctly (other than “look festive!”). Whether you’ve always wanted to give chappa a try or you’ve had your own pair for awhile but still aren’t quiiiiiiite sure what to do with them, this workshop is for you! Featuring Erika Ninoyu, dynamic chappa player from Shidara and The Mark H Taiko Connection! 

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Bachi Maneuvers Workshop with Mark H

Sunday, December 11 from 5 – 8 pm

Mark H with major bachi mojo

In this fun workshop, you’ll learn how to spin, throw and catch your bachi as a way to spice up your solo, performance or composition. Mark will teach both basic and advanced tricks, as well as exercises for how to practice them. He will also reveal the secrets to making simple tricks appear more impressive and the deeper universal philosophies behind these (seemingly) superfluous skills.

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BOTH of these workshops are open to anyone who’s taken at least one series of our Rec Class or who has equivalent taiko experience. (If you’re brand new to taiko, we also have TWO Introductory Taiko Workshops coming up on December 4 and January 21, so we’ve got you covered too!)

See y’all on December 11! 🙂

TWO Introductory Taiko Workshops coming up this winter!

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intro taiko workshop

Winter is coming … and if you’re looking to stay more active, meet some awesome folx, and have a great time (instead of burrowing under the covers until spring!), then you should consider giving taiko a try!

We have TWO Introductory Taiko Workshops coming up this winter! Join us on either Sunday, December 4 OR Saturday, January 21 in Takoma Park and learn what it’s like to play a drum with your whole body.

These workshops also make great holiday gifts for that hard-to-shop-for person on your list! If you want to register a friend or family member, we can also hook you up with a sweet gift card to put in their stocking. Just contact Mark H after you’ve finished the registration process!

These workshops tend to sell out FAST … So don’t wait! Register today!

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