Mark H Rooney Taiko

Taiko Instructor & Performer

Happy Fall from Mark H Taiko!

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It may still feel like summer here in DC (how many more of these 90-degree days are we going to have?) but we know you’re as ready for those warm and fuzzy fall feelings as we are!

We’re super excited to be back in the taiko zone again after a summer break. Our Fall class series kicked off this week and we’re loving all the great energy all of our students are bringing to the Recreational Taiko Class and Advanced Skills Class! Don’t miss the opportunity to see all of these great folks sharing that taiko energy at our Fall 2019 Recital … our Mark H Taiko recitals are always fun and family-friendly events and they just keep getting bigger and better every year.

Mark is also super excited to bring his newest venture, The Mark H Taiko Connection (aka MHTX), to the venue where he first saw taiko 22 years ago! Boston-area friends, come out at see MHTX at the Manjiro Festival in Fairhaven, MA this Saturday!

And for those of you looking ahead to 2020, we’re excited to announce our next Introductory Taiko Workshop, which is coming up on January 12 … our last several Intro Workshops have all sold out, so if you or a friend wants to sign up, don’t wait to register!

And now … bring on the pumpkin spice! 😉

Advanced Skills Class: Fall 2019

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Ready to up your taiko game? The Advanced Skills Class is for you!

Are you looking to fine-tune your form, tighten-up your technique, and sharpen your taiko skills? Our Fall 2019 session of the Advanced Skills Class will once again focus on ODAIKO!

Odaiko is a challenging (and exhausting!) style that defines a pursuit for many taiko players around the world. This powerful style demands stamina and body-mechanical awareness in a big way.  We will focus on fundamentals as well as build on endurance and technique.

Please note that this is NOT a beginners’ class, this is more akin to TRAINING. The pacing will be faster and the expectations higher than in Rec Class.

Not sure if this class is right for you? Contact Mark H and he can help you determine if you are ready!

Please check out our registration and cancellation policies.

Ready to sign up?

If you sign up for BOTH the Adult Recreational Class (ARC) and the Advanced Skills Class (ASC), you get a 25% discount on your ASC enrollment!

Can’t make the whole series?

If you’ve taken at least one complete skills class series, contact Mark H to see if there’s space for you to drop in.

Fall Recreational Taiko Class

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Want to join the Recreational Taiko Class?

Be sure to sign up for our next Introductory Taiko Workshop on September 15!


Prerequisite: one of Mark’s Introductory Taiko Workshops or previous taiko experience. If you do not have previous experience, please contact Mark H to discuss whether he can arrange a private or small group lesson.

Register and pay online with House of Musical Traditions!

Register Here or call (301) 270-9090.

If it is fewer than 3 days before the first class, we recommend you call HMT before you register.

Register early — classes can often fill up!
We ask for payment information with your registration — either a credit card number or check — which is processed shortly before the first class. This holds your space and helps us guarantee attendance to the instructor.

Can’t make the whole series? 

If you’ve taken at least one complete Rec Class series, contact Mark H to see if there’s space for you to drop in for $35/class.

If you’re new to the class, you should plan to attend at least 6 of the 8 classes. If your schedule doesn’t allow for this, please consider waiting for our next series.

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