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
Spring Session I - 9 Mondays:
March 1 through April 26
Spring Session II - 9 Mondays:
May 3 through June 28
Summer Session - 9 Mondays:
June 7 through August 30
Fall Session - 8 Mondays:
September 6 through October 25
Winter Session - 9 Mondays:
November 6 through December 27
JACL Hall in Monterey*
424 Adams Street, Monterey CA
Sundays: January 17, February 28, March 14th, April 18, May 2nd, June 6th and July 25
* for members enrolled in SMD, Watsonville Taiko, or Sandoshin Taiko programs.
