June 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 »Bon Odori Workshop
A festive workshop celebrating one of Japan's favorite summer traditions! In this workshop, we will learn several Bon odori (Bon dances) from instructor Noriko Nakamura. Bon odori is a style of Japanese folk dancing that is done at Obon - a festival honoring the spirits of one's ancestors. Noriko will also teach us a bit about the origins of the dances as well what Obon means to Buddhists in Japan and here in the U.S. Obon is a time to…
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 »July 2019
Introductory Taiko Workshop
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,…
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