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
Yuta, Jen, Julia and I performed a massive version of Karc / Jack Bazaar with LATI students, Sharon, Aya, Doreen, and Young, plus members of On Ensemble.
Thanks to Katsuji for taking video!
Jack Bazaar, with Karc / Duet intro from Kristofer Bergstrom on Vimeo.
LATI students, staff, and especially Kris Bergstrom, what an amazing feat!
Looking forward to more taiko at Ciclavia~
...for a series of wonderful, thoughtful, and fun workshops!
Thank you all participants for signing up and coming to LATI :)
We'll see you again very soon, and hope to have Suzuki-sensei back in LA.
We are very excited to announce that the great musician and dancer, Suzuki Kyosuke, will be coming to the Institute! Suzuki Sensei will give a two-day intensive on lion dance, for which we'll be preparing practice shishi gashira (lion masks) for each participant. The intensive will be 12 hours of instruction and an optional dinner with our favorite lion dancer! Suzuki Sensei will also be teaching two workshops on the music that accompanies the dance, called Kotobuki Jishi.
In preparation for my new term, I'll be teaching a week of free Try Taiko classes. In 60 fast-paced minutes, get a tour of the facility, learn about the school, see a demo by professional players, and try the amazing drums! RSVP appreciated.
If you're already a member of the LATI community and know someone who needs to try taiko, please pass this flyer along. Thanks to Katsuji for commissioning the new design!
Here is a sample of the new Matsuri Crashers battle structure videos we made here at LATI. I think they turned out well and hope they'll help people prepare for our July 20 battle at WTG.
RSVP if you'll be joining us!
http://onensemble.org/2013/05/matsuri-crashers-battle-structures/
I just got an email from Yuta letting us know that Julia gave birth to a healthy baby girl, Aika-chan! Congratulations Julia and Katsuji. Miyori-chan, you're now a sister!
During Yuta’s set of courses offered in the Winter, I was able to take the Omiyage Chu Part class. Throughout the 12 week course, I learned how to play the piece’s chu section from beginning to end. I encourage any intermediate to advanced taiko player to take the class, for it really improved my taiko playing in many ways.
1. Playing with a Purpose
Tuesday July 8, 2014 -- 9am-3pm
Wednesday July 9, 2014 -- 9am-3pm
Thursday July 10, 2014 -- 9am-4pm
Ages 7-11
$150
Asano Taiko US
20909 S. Western Ave.
Torrance CA 90501
Three days of taiko fun culminate in a recital! Participants should bring lunch each day.
Contact us to reserve a spot!
Asano Taiko US is celebrating its 1-year anniversary in July!
Thank you for your all the support you’ve shown Asano Taiko US. We are honored to have 80 students each week and now a staff performing ensemble. The Torrance taiko community is coming together! Asano Taiko US is proud to be a part of the north-American taiko scene and we will work hard to be a useful resource for even more of you.
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| World Taiko Conference | November 20, 2020 |