Mark H Rooney Taiko

Taiko Instructor & Performer

Two chances to try taiko this spring!

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Big News!

Our Introductory Taiko Workshops have been super popular lately … so we’ve added a second one this April!

If you (or a friend, or a family member, or a random person you were chatting with at Starbucks) have been wanting to try taiko, now is the perfect time. Join us on either Saturday, 27 April or Sunday, 28 April in Takoma Park and learn what it’s like to play a drum with your whole body!

These workshops have been selling out fast … and with Cherry Blossom season coming up soon, we know we’ll have a lot of folks who want to get in on the fun. Don’t miss out – register today!

Happy New Year from Mark H Taiko!

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Akemashite omedetou gozaimasu!
明けましておめでとうございます!

It’s hard to believe the holidays are behind us and we’re already more than two weeks into 2019!

We’ve already had a FANTASTIC start to the year! Thanks to everyone who came from near and far to our Shin-en and Bachi Maneuvers workshops – what an awesomely positive way to begin 2019!

And we managed to have a great Introductory Taiko Workshop, despite Mother Nature’s attempts to slow us down with a snowstorm! (psssst, if you missed out on that workshop, we’re already taking registrations for our next Intro Workshop coming up on Sunday, April 28! These workshops have been selling out pretty consistently lately, so if you want to join us, go ahead and sign up now!)

There’s lots more great stuff coming up, starting with the 2019 Shinshun Matsuri and the start of our next Rec Class series – both happening on Sunday, 27 January. We’re also kicking off a brand new Advanced Skills Class focused on timing, bachi control, and speed, which starts on Wednesday, 30 January.

And of course we’re gearing up for this year’s Sakura Taiko Takeover at the Tidal Basin on Sunday, 31 March. Stay tuned for TONS more info on that coming up over the next couple of months!

Wishing you and yours a great new year filled with lots of taiko!

Celebrate 2019 with lots of great taiko!

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Domo arigatou gozaimashita! ありがとうございました!

It’s almost Thanksgiving, which means it’s the perfect time to say THANK YOU to all of the wonderful folks who are part of the Mark H Taiko community!

Thank you to all of our wonderful students, to all of the amazing members of Miyako Taiko, to all of the phenomenal peeps who attended and supported CONNECT 2018, to all of the rockstar groups who played with us at our Sakura Taiko Takeover at the Tidal Basin (on a ridiculously cold day!), and to every single person who’s taken a workshop or attended a performance with us in 2018!

And what’s the very best way to express our gratitude? Well … what could possibly be better than bringing you lots of great taiko in 2019?

We’re kicking off 2019 with a weekend of FOUR awesome workshops!

Whether you’re a local or from out of town, it’s a great opportunity to hang with your fellow taiko players and jump start your practice before getting back to your regular post-holiday routine.

Saturday, January 5

Shin-En 101 Workshop (2 – 4:30pm PLUS a bonus hour from 5 – 6pm!)
Learn (or review!) the basics of this simple, dynamic song!

Shin-En Fue Workshop (4:30 – 6pm)
If you’re a fue player but don’t know the melody that is an integral part of this song, now is the time to learn!

Sunday, January 6

Advanced Shin-En Workshop (10 – 1pm)
Kick your “Shin-En” up a notch by finessing your choreography, learning new parts, & more!

Bachi Maneuvers Workshop (2 – 5pm)
Experience Mark’s most often-requested workshop & add some flair to your new year!

But wait! There’s more…

We’re ready for new (and returning!) students!

Have a friend or family member who wants to try taiko? Our next Introductory Taiko Workshop is coming up on Sunday, January 13 and our Winter Recreational Taiko Class begins on Sunday, January 27! (pssssst, remember that experiences are scientifically proven to be better gifts than things! Want to give the gift of taiko? Contact Mark H and we’ll hook you up with a sweet gift card!)

And we’re excited about our Sakura Taiko Takeover!

Join us on Sunday, March 31 among the cherry blossoms for another Sakura Taiko Takeover at the Tidal Basin: a full day of taiko performances, featuring groups from up and down the East Coast! Does your group want to participate? Stay tuned – more info coming soon on the Mark H Taiko Facebook page!

Happy Holidays … and see you in 2019!

from all of us here at Team Mark H 🙂

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