This 4-hour session will be focussing on the beautiful style of naname playing. This is where the nagado taiko is held at an angle, which opens up a lovely range of kata, or movement. It really opens channels of whole-body experience with the taiko drum and is one of my most favourite to play and share.

This 4-hour session will embrace the Autumn weather with a re-imagined version of 'Bachi Rain'.  Keeping key elements, this song has grown into itself during its hibernation and is ready to be enjoyed again with new stormy rain energy!  This song is played by two sides of beta-style nagado players, and celebrates the thunder of the Odaiko and other instruments. 

Taiko Workshop for players with experience, learning a new song - part 1 of 2. The exchange for this workshop is on a sliding scale, which works best when there are clear guidelines and when users are honest about their usage. Some organisations require proof of wealth or income to use certain tiers of the...

Taiko Workshop for players with experience, learning a new song - part 2 of 2. The exchange for this workshop is on a sliding scale, which works best when there are clear guidelines and when users are honest about their usage. Some organisations require proof of wealth or income to use certain tiers of the...