The basic training of Taiko drumming starts with repetitious physical movements. This physical training starts as rather rigid and formalistic, but with practice. the physical movements of the drummer become less rigid and more intuitive. Success in Taiko drumming will take time.
Classes are held at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church which is located at 800 Cass Street in Monterey (map). Advance Taiko is held at Orchard School in Aptos. The address is 2288 Trout Gulch Road (map). E-mail for information: yllad@comcast.net or kirintaiko@aol.com. Phone: (831)665-1476 or (831)423-3926.
In an ever more busy and modern technological world, our bodies ache for something fundamental to connect us to that which is both outside and within ourselves. The Taiko drum is a simple instrument yet it carries an ancient voice that repeats the basic rhythms of life.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 800 Cass Street, Monterey CA.
Mondays:
5:00 - 5:50 pm Beginning I
6:00 – 7:00 pm Beginning II
7:00 – 8:00 pm Intermediate
8:00 – 9:00 pm Introduction to Performance
Winter Session - 9 Mondays:
January 2 through February 27
Spring Session I - 9 Mondays:
March 5 through April 30
Spring Session II - 8 Mondays:
May 7 through June 25
JACL Hall in Monterey*
424 Adams Street, Monterey CA
January 29,Sunday: Shime Daiko workshops
10:00am - 12:00pm, 12:30 - 2:30pm
Watsonville Taiko Dojo in Watsonville*
150 Blackburn Street, Watsonville CA
January 28,Saturday: Odaiko Daiko workshops
1:30 - 3:30pm
* for members enrolled in SMD, Watsonville Taiko, or Sandoshin Taiko programs.
