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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! 😉

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!

The Introductory Taiko Workshop (or previous taiko experience) is a prerequisite for Mark’s ongoing Recreational Taiko Classes. We’ll have a new class starting up on Sunday, September 22!

Intro to Fue Workshop

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Mark H Taiko is pleased to welcome guest instructor Lisa Shiota!

Join us for this special workshop and learn the basics of how to play the fue (Japanese bamboo flute)!

Having trouble getting a sound out of a fue? This workshop is for you! Learn the basics from square one: the proper way to blow (embouchure), correct stance and holding the instrument, and breathing exercises. Fue notation will also be introduced, as well as practice strategies. Participants are welcome to bring any size fue they have.

Payment for this workshop goes directly to Lisa. Please pay her via PayPal:
lisa dot shiota at gmail dot com

About Lisa Shiota

Lisa is one of the founding members of Miyako Taiko and performs on shinobue (fue) for the group. She has also played in solo recitals. Lisa has studied shinobue with Kaoru Watanabe and has taken workshops with Marco Lienhard and Shogo Yoshii. Prior to playing taiko, she had taught private lessons on woodwind instruments for over ten years. Lisa plays on Rippei shinobue.

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