April 2019
Introductory Taiko Workshop
This workshop is currently sold out! To be placed on the waiting list, email lessons@hmtrad.com with the number of spots requested, phone number, and whether you are able to attend Saturday or Sunday. Our next workshop will be in July, so join HMT's email list at hmtrad.com to be notified when the date is announced. 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…
Find out more »Introductory Taiko Workshop
This workshop is currently sold out! To be placed on the waiting list, email lessons@hmtrad.com with the number of spots requested, phone number, and whether you are able to attend Saturday or Sunday. Our next workshop will be in July, so join HMT's email list at hmtrad.com to be notified when the date is announced. 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…
Find out more »May 2019
Advanced Skills Class: Spring 2019
Ready to up your taiko game? The Advanced Skills Class is for you! Back by popular demand: Naname uchi! Naname uchi is a style developed in the Tokyo area and then around the US as a particularly engaging, movement-strong drumming style. Origins come from the local temple festival styles which were more formalized by the group Oedo Sukeroku. Please note that this is NOT a beginners' class, this is more akin to TRAINING. The pacing will be faster and…
Find out more »Spring Recreational Taiko Class
Want to join the Recreational Taiko Class? Be sure to sign up for one of our upcoming Introductory Taiko Workshops on April 27 or April 28! 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…
Find out more »June 2019
Meet the Artist: Yuta Kato
Don't miss this unique evening of performance and conversation with Yuta Kato! Mark H Taiko is proud to welcome Yuta as the next featured performer in our Meet the Artist series. These concerts offer you a rare opportunity to experience taiko in an informal, intimate setting. Unwind after a busy Friday with music and inspiration! Bring your questions and energy to share with Yuta, and feel free to further the conversation by joining us afterwards for a bite or a…
Find out more »Hachijo Party with Yuta Kato
Experience Hachijo Daiko as it was meant to be! We'll do our best to recreate the natural setting of where Hachijo Daiko is usually played on the island of Hachijo. Join us for an evening of Friends + Food + Drinks + Taiko! https://youtu.be/bJStMgYTRds Your ticket for this evening's event gets you yummy Japanese food, lots of camaraderie, and time to hit the taiko and try out some of your new Hachijo riffs. Just want to watch? That's OK too, but we encourage…
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