LATI | Los Angeles Taiko Institute

Katsuji Asano interview

Submitted by Kris Bergstrom on Tue, 2017-04-25 15:55

Eien Hunter-Ishikawa has interviewed our very own Katsuji Asano and it's great!

Rei and Bon Daiko with Isaku!

Submitted by Isaku Kageyama on Sat, 2017-04-15 03:57

Bon Daiko - Fridays from 8-10PM, April 28 through July 28
Odaiko Fundamentals - Saturdays from 2-4PM, April 29 through August 5

NATC registration is open!

Submitted by Kris Bergstrom on Wed, 2017-03-15 11:21

Oh my gosh, oh my gosh... NATC is coming to San Diego!

August 10-13 is North American Taiko Conference, an amazing assembly of taiko players from around the world. ATUS/LATI is closing for a whole week to help with the event and we're hoping all our students attend!

Registration is now open. Take a look at the website, register your spot, and be a part of the fun in San Diego!

LATI off-site classes on NPR

Submitted by Kris Bergstrom on Wed, 2017-03-15 11:18

Yuta and I are part of a program headed by Grand Vision Foundation to bring taiko to adult ESL classes in the South Bay. It's been a really rewarding program that LATI is honored to be a part of.

KPCC visited our class recently and published this report.

Tsumura brothers coming back to Asano in March

Submitted by Julia Asano on Fri, 2017-02-24 12:03

Great news! The Tsumura brothers, Kazuhiro and Haruyoshi, are coming back for Miyake workshops in March! Sign up now! More information here: http://taiko.la/event/miyake-taiko-workshops-tsumuras-march-18-19

Shinobue and katsugi okedo workshops!

Submitted by Katsuji Asano on Thu, 2017-01-19 18:25

Rai Tateishi (former KODO member) will be coming to Asano Taiko U.S. to offer shinobue and katsugi okedo workshops! Private lessons also available during weekdays from 5pm everyday ($60/hr). More info here: https://store.asano.us/…/rai-tateishi-workshops-jan-28-feb-5
Contact taiko@asano.us if you have any questions!

Rai Tateishi workshops at ATUS!

Submitted by Julia Asano on Wed, 2017-01-18 19:16

Rai Tateishi, a former member of KODO, will be leading shinobue and katsugi okedo workshops at Asano Taiko U.S.! Click the link for more info: http://taiko.la/event/rai-tateishi-fue-katsugi-workshops-jan-28-29-feb-4-5

Bon Daiko and Odaiko Fundamentals with Isaku!

Submitted by Isaku Kageyama on Mon, 2017-01-02 16:23

Bon Daiko - Fridays from 8-10PM, January 13 through March 31
Odaiko Fundamentals - Saturdays from 2-4PM, January 14 through April 1

Yuta's New Courses for 2017!

Submitted by Yuta Kato on Sat, 2016-12-24 16:54

Yuta's New Classes have been officially announced!

Start your New Year off with a BANG by clicking on "Learn Taiko!" and learn about which class is for you!
If you'd like to take a look at the easy-to-view weekly schedule, please download the PDF below.

WS Mr. Saburo Mochizuki

Submitted by Katsuji Asano on Fri, 2016-12-16 15:39

Saburo Mochizuki, one of the founding members of Sukeroku Taiko will be leading 2 workshops at Asano Taiko US in January!
More info here:
Bon Daiko Workshop-http://taiko.la/event/bon-daiko-workshop-saburo-mochizuki
Kabuki-bayashi Workshop-http://taiko.la/event/art-kabuki-bayashi-workshop-saburo-mochizuki

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