This Battle will be structured a bit differently, beginning with an explanation of the basic structure, followed by musical accompaniment roles for the audience.  Auxiliary instruments are encouraged!..  We’ll have Patrick Graham on chappa!  The goal of this event is to create an environment and backbeat for solos that is maximally inspiring and supportive.  I hope to accommodate a wide range of participants, beginning with low-pressure, guided solos and building to exciting, advanced music by the end.  Thanks to NATC for hosting us!  Let me know if you have questions (

Fellow teachers of taiko!  Learn the most useful pedagogical techniques developed over the course of more than 4000 classes at Los Angeles Taiko Institute since its inception in 2013.  Participants experience the techniques directly, serving as students through a variety of learning exercises.  The material is drawn from the “Taiko Teaching Tips” developed by Yuta Kato, David Wells, Yuri Yoshida, and other Institute staff, and covers both logistical and musical topics to help students learn quickly and have fun.

How is taiko movement created? Do we begin with the rhythm and add movements, or the other way around? This workshop teaches a selection of advanced naname movements plus the concepts that underlie them.