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This new January Beginner class, we will explore the use of ‘heavy’ core and limbs and an ‘open’ back posture while we learn a series of patterns on upright (beta-dai) stands. We will also take a closer look at body alignment and how all these elements combined improve not only […]

January:Beginner Level 2 for Beta-dai (Song: AB Cycle)


New February Intermediate 4-class series will focus on slant-stand (naname-dai) style drumming. Participants will take the elements of rhythm, movement and spirit taught in the Beginning Class and apply them to Utsu Hachijo, a challenging piece we learned from famous Japanese group Ondekoza. Hachijo-jima is one of the Seven Isles […]

February 2024: Intermediate level 2 – Utsu Hachijo – Naname-dai/Slant ...


Have you ever been to a taiko performance and wondered about all the different ways the drums are positioned?  Facing up, facing diagonally, and the large drums played horizontally?  In this new January Beginner level 2 class we will explore a few of these styles. Class 1 – Beta style […]

January 2024: Intermediate Level 1 – Taste of Taiko – ...


This new November Beginner class, a 4-week series, will a focus on slant-stand (naname- dai) style drumming as we explore the intricacies of Left and Right, Loud and Soft, Big and Small, Up and Down. Participants will learn MATSURI TAIKO, a well-known North American taiko piece written by Seiichi Tanaka […]

November 2023: Beginner Level 1 – Matsuri – Naname-dai/Slant Style



Song: Renshu This new October Beginner class, a 4-week series, will focus on upright-stand (beta-dai) style drumming as we explore the intricacies of Left and Right, Loud and Soft, Big and Small, Up and Down. Participants will learn, RENSHU, a well-known North American taiko practice piece written by Seiichi Tanaka […]

October 2023: Beginner Level 1 – Renshu – Beta-dai/Upright Style