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
Free taiko trial lesson!! at Los Angeles Taiko Institute/ASANO TAIKO U.S.
Fri Oct 23 7:00pm-8:00pm
Sat Oct 24 4:00pm-5:00pm
Sun Oct 25 5:00pm-6:00pm
Mon Oct 26 7:00pm-8:00pm
Wed Oct 28 7:00pm-8:00pm
Please RSVP:ASANO TAIKO U.S.
20909 S. Western Ave.Torrance,CA 90501
kris@taiko.la
310-974-4490
http://taiko.la
Sunday, October 18, 2015
11am - 3pm
FREE
Japanese American National Museum Plaza is taiko central
100 North Central Avenue
Los Angeles California 90012
Participants will learn fundamental Odaiko techniques such as grip, stance, and stroke.
Focus on creating powerful, dynamic motion and producing a solid sound.
Learn the composition “Agari Yatai” by Yoichi Watanabe (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIwo_LWBj-8#action=share), founder of Amanojaku.
Sign up→http://taiko.la/event/odaiko-workshop-isaku-kageyama-0
影山伊作さんのWSをASANO TAIKO U.S.で開催する事になりました！
「いい音を出す」是非体感して欲しいですね。
Yuta's new upcoming 12-week courses have been established!
Along with the Fundamental classes that are regularly offered, the new set of courses will focus on preparing students for the 2015 Bonenkai Recital that will be held at Armstrong Theater on December 21, 6:30-8:00pm.
We would like for ALL Students to be a part of this grand event, so sign up for the pieces/classes that suit you and your interests best!
(Kris will be offering a few classes dedicated to the Recital too, so stay tuned for that - Jack Bazaar!)
Want to learn some amazing Shishi-mai?! (traditional Lion Dance)
Kyosuke Suzuki, considered by many to be the best Shishi in Tokyo will be at Asano Taiko US to hold a 2-day intensive.
During his LA stay, he will also be holding introductory fue and taiko workshops that will eventually lead to music accompaniment to the Shishi-mai.
Click on the links to the right of our HOME page for more details!
The schedule for Yuta's new set of 11-week courses are up!
We're going back to the basics this time with Beta, Hachijo, and Odaiko Fundamentals and one of our favorite DRILLS! classes.
You can either come in on first day of classes to register, or online registration coming soon!
E-mail yuta@taiko.la for more information or any questions.
Starting March 20~26th, LATI will be hosting FREE Try Taiko Classes for those that have always been interested in playing taiko.
Come! Bring your friends!
Announcing Yuta's new classes starting March 20!
Odaiko Basics is back! If you've always wanted to get more Odaiko time, here's your chance!
New parent/toddler taiko courses by visiting teacher, Yeeman Mui!
Registration now open! http://taiko.la/learn-taiko
Thursdays - 4:00 PM Ages 3-4 with parent
Fridays - 10:00 AM Ages 2-3 with parent
Fridays - 4:00 PM Ages 4-6 with parent
Saturdays - 10:00 AM Ages 2-3 with parent
Saturdays - 11:00 AM Ages 4-6 with parent
Sundays - 3:00 PM Ages 3-4 with parent
LATI students, staff, and friends spent the final day of 2014 practicing. A few devoted taiko lovers in Winnipeg (hi Margaret and Liz!) participated from afar. All-told, 27 participants racked up a total of 73 studio hours... and had a ton of fun!