tsukeshime bachi (usually smaller diameter, softer "hou" wood)
nagado bachi (usually larger diameter, harder "kashi" wood)
earplugs
welcome
why this class is special
- why JB is special to me
- why this class is special to me
- why each member is special to me
Murder 1-4
introductions: name, taiko experience, weirdness
LATI overview
- who is a LATI student?
- LATI teachers
- topics
- special events
- lights, air, arriving late
Murder 5-8
taiko history
- kumidaiko
- naname
- Jack Bazaar
Murder 9-12
12-week x4 course structure
iterative process
- sticking / rhythm
- choreo / tone
- flow / dynamics
different levels
- compare yourself to others only when it's inspiring
- never think in terms of "talent"
- be patient with your brain
- don't worry about slowing the class down
Murder 13-16
demo
practice time
clean and close
- ATUS relationship