LATI Introduction

The Los Angeles Taiko Institute (LATI) is a dedicated taiko (Japanese drumming) school in Torrance, CA offering 12-week courses, drop-in classes, multi-day intensives, and one-time workshops on a variety of taiko topics.

The "Learn-Taiko!" link above provides the full list of classes at the Institute!

LATI is housed at Asano Taiko U.S. a full-service taiko maker offering exquisite Japanese drums and accessories, as well as on-site taiko repair and reskinning.

Los Angeles Taiko Institute/Asano Taiko U.S. location:
20909 S. Western Ave.
Torrance, CA 90501
310-974-4490
taiko@asano.us

COVID-19

Submitted by Yuta Kato on Thu, 2020-03-19 15:26

To the Asano Taiko U.S. & Los Angeles Taiko Institute Family,

As I am sure everyone is aware, we are currently experiencing a public concern regarding the COVID-19. Asano Taiko U.S. has decided to cancel all classes and studio rentals and close the store starting Monday, March 16, 2020 until Tuesday, March 31, 2020.

If you are currently taking a course at LATI, you can opt for:
-a refund
-credit for future classes
-a donation to Asano Taiko U.S.
Please email your instructor(s) and let us know which option you prefer

Isaku's Class Schedule Changes

Submitted by Isaku Kageyama on Fri, 2020-03-13 14:27

Due to COVID-19 concerns, LATI will be closed from March 16-31. If you are currently taking a course at LATI, you can opt for a refund, credit for future classes, or a donation to ATUS.

Please let me know how you would like to proceed:
https://forms.gle/amPxV1Tbuv1GzXgm7

FRI March 13 6-7:45PM Naname Fundamentals - As Scheduled
SAT March 14 Noon-1:45PM Drum Covers! - As Scheduled
SAT March 14 2-3:45PM Int/Adv Odaiko - As Scheduled
SUN March 15 1-2:45PM Mind and Body Workout - As Scheduled

Arugakki (Kris) at Grand Annex June 8!

Submitted by Kris Bergstrom on Thu, 2019-05-16 08:52

My 2019 home concert is June 8 at Grand Annex and I'm excited! In addition to improvements to pieces like Suga 3 and the mochi-pounding music, we'll be performing...

- a new piece for "kawatsura" (shime head) and brushes, with electronics
- a new naname piece I wrote at my Albuquerque choreography residency
- a new dance piece by Minh Nguyen to music I wrote on Amtrak

Please come!

https://www.grandvision.org/calendar-details.asp?id=1259

2019 LATI Camping Trip!

Submitted by Julia Asano on Wed, 2019-04-03 13:15

We are excited to announce that we will be having our very first LATI CAMPING TRIP!
Click the link here to get all the info regarding the trip:
https://sites.google.com/view/laticamp/home

Camp Information:
Oso Group Campground
San Bernardino National Forest

Dates: Fri, June 28th ~ Sun, June 30th
Price: $60 for adults & $30 for children under 10
(price includes: campground fees, Fri dinner, Sat breakfast, Sat lunch, Sat dinner, & Sun breakfast)

Upcoming Events

Date
ManMan - Creative Movement and Expression with Naname Choreography March 29, 2020
FREE Trial Class! (Sat 12-1:45pm) April 04, 2020
ManMan - Quitiplas in the Pocket - Shime/Okedo Polymeter Groove April 12, 2020
World Taiko Conference November 20, 2020