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Taiko Instructor & Performer

Introductory Taiko Workshop

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Have fun, get a good workout,
and meet some awesome people …
all while hitting big drums with big sticks!

Sign up for Mark H Taiko’s Introductory Taiko Workshop!

Taiko is a dynamic art form based on traditional Japanese drumming practiced all over the world. This workshop is designed to introduce the basics of taiko technique, practice of kumidaiko (ensemble drumming), awareness of ki (energy), use of koe (voice), history and philosophy — all while having a good time!

No experience necessary, but come ready for a workout! This introductory taiko workshop is for ages 13 & up. Drums are provided.

Register and pay online with House of Musical Traditions!

Register Here or call (301) 270-9090.

Register early — our workshops have been very popular and often fill up!

This workshop (or previous taiko experience) is a prerequisite for Mark’s ongoing Recreational Taiko Classes. We’ll have a new class starting up in January!

Intro to Naname Uchi Workshop

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Join us for an intro to one of the most popular taiko styles!

Naname uchi (playing the taiko on a slanted stand) offers a broad range of options for movement and expression. Which also makes it a very challenging and rewarding style to learn! The style was originally developed in the Tokyo area by the group Oedo Sukeroku and is based on local temple festival drumming.

Open to anyone who has taken two full series of Mark’s Rec Class or has equivalent experience (about 6 months). This workshop is HIGHLY recommended for those who are interested in joining our Winter Advanced Skills Class, which will be dedicated to naname uchi!

And if you are a seasoned naname player, this is also a great opportunity to brush up on the basics and/or study a different methodology of teaching this style in your own group!

Kick off 2020 with a whole weekend of taiko!

This is one of THREE awesome workshops happening this weekend! You can also join us for the Katsugi Okedo Workshop (Saturday, 4 January from 12:00 – 3:00pm) and the Taiko Communication Workshop (Saturday, 4 January from 4:00 – 7:00pm).

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!

Please check out our registration and cancellation policies.

 

Take multiple workshops this January and save!

Taiko Communication Workshop

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Connect with your fellow taiko players … register for Mark H’s Taiko Communication Workshop!

This unique workshop emphasizes the connection and communication among taiko players, which also provides groundwork for improvisation and soloing! We’ll do a variety of fun exercises designed to increase your skills in interacting with, listening to, and being aware of your fellow taiko drummers as you play. We will explore listening skills, passing energies, vocabulary expansion, and other aspects of soloing within a kumidaiko context.

Open to anyone who has taken two full series of Mark’s Rec Class or has equivalent experience (about 6 months).

Kick off 2020 with a whole weekend of taiko!

This is one of THREE awesome workshops happening this weekend! You can also join us for the Katsugi Okedo Workshop (Saturday, 4 January from 12:00 – 3:00pm) and the Intro to Naname Uchi Workshop (Sunday, 5 January from 1pm – 4:00pm).

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!

Please check out our registration and cancellation policies.

 

Take multiple workshops this January and save!

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