January 2020
Katsugi Okedo: The Moving Drum Workshop
Learn to move to the beat of WITH your own drum! The okedo daiko is a tied drum with a barrel-shaped body - and it is light enough to move with you as you play! You'll often hear this style of playing called "katsugi okedo," meaning that the okedo is slung on a strap over the shoulder so that it can be played as you move. This style, based on Korean drumming and popularized by taiko artists like Leonard Eto and Ryutaro…
Find out more »Taiko Communication Workshop
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…
Find out more »Intro to Naname Uchi Workshop
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…
Find out more »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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