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!

Bachi Maneuvers Workshop

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Lots of taiko workshops will help you think about your relationship to the drum…

but very few taiko teachers will help you think about your relationship to your bachi. That’s what this workshop is all about.

Learn how to spin, throw, and catch your bachi as Mark H takes you through the basics of bachi maneuvers all the way through to his signature advanced tricks.

In this workshop, Mark H will show you how to make simple maneuvers appear more impressive and help you spice up your solos and add flair to your performances. You’ll also learn exercises for how to practice these maneuvers on your own and discover the deeper universal philosophies behind these (seemingly) superfluous skills.

Some taiko experience is required, but you do not need to be an expert to enjoy and profit from this workshop!

Kick off 2019 with a whole weekend of taiko!

This is one of FOUR awesome workshops happening this weekend at the University of Maryland! You can also join us for the Shin-En 101 Workshop (Saturday, 5 January from 2 – 4:30pm); the Shin-En Fue Workshop (Saturday, 5 January from 4:30 – 6pm); and the Advanced Shin-En Workshop (Sunday, 6 January from 10am – 1pm). We’ll also schedule some fun social time on Saturday evening so those coming in from out of town can enjoy a little extra camaraderie with their fellow taiko drummers. What a great way to celebrate the new year!

 

Take multiple workshops this January and save!

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