Come see LATI staff & students perform at Bunkasai
Submitted by Katsuji Asano on Tue, 2016-04-12 14:27
Come see LATI staff & students perform at Bunkasai on April 16th at 4:20pm! Free admission!!
News
Yuta's April-June courses now available!
Submitted by Kris Bergstrom on Thu, 2016-03-31 10:35
Yuta has published his new courses, starting April 6!
Go to Learn Taiko to see the list of new 12-week courses. Click on the links to find out more about them and sign up online (before the class gets filled!).
A parting message from coach Jason
Submitted by Kris Bergstrom on Mon, 2016-03-14 02:44Dear Students of LATI,
A couple of weeks ago I decided to stop teaching at LATI. It was a really hard but important decision for me to make. I’m definitely going to miss the taiko but more than that I’m going to miss all of you weirdos.
I wanted to reminisce and share a few stories from my time at LATI, talk a little about my decision to quit, and share some advice for all of you (since I won’t be around to tell you what to do anymore).
Yuta's Next Courses! (Starting April 5)
Submitted by Yuta Kato on Fri, 2016-03-11 16:36
Yuta's new weekly schedule of taiko classes have been decided on and here's a sneak peek!
Course information and sign ups online will be up shortly.
In the meantime, please direct any questions to Yuta (yuta@taiko.la).
Interview with Isaku re: Rei
Submitted by Kris Bergstrom on Tue, 2016-03-08 09:04Los Angeles Taiko Institute's newest teacher, Isaku Kageyama, is featured in a TaikoSource interview about his composition, Rei, commissioned by Asano Taiko US for performance by UnitOne. Check it out!
Isaku Kageyama 8-Week Odaiko Course!
Submitted by Katsuji Asano on Tue, 2016-02-16 13:40
Isaku Kageyama 8-Week Odaiko Course!
The 8-Week Odaiko Course will cover:
1. Fundamental Odaiko technique for dynamic form and solid sound
2. Ensemble performance techniques for executing pieces in common contemporary taiko settings
3. Improvisational techniques for flexibility and musical expression.
Participants will learn two pieces - “Agari Yatai” by Yoichi Watanabe, and “Rhythm of Your Soul” by Isaku Kageyama. Participants can expect to gain a deeper understanding of both fundamental and applied Odaiko techniques.
Interview with Kris re: Jack Bazaar
Submitted by Kris Bergstrom on Sun, 2016-01-31 04:52Taiko Source has just published an audio interview with me about Jack Bazaar. Perfect timing just before the year-long Jack Bazaar 2016 course gets underway!
Kris' new courses are up!
Submitted by Kris Bergstrom on Sun, 2016-01-31 04:47I'm very excited about my next term, beginning mid-February! In addition to fundamentals courses, I'm offering advanced naname choreography, Tally Ho!, and a four-part Jack Bazaar year-long course!
See all the courses at http://taiko.la/learn-taiko.
Here's to more taiko progress in 2016!
Yuta's 2016 Courses are Up!
Submitted by Yuta Kato on Sun, 2015-12-20 19:18
Yuta has released his 2016 January Weekly Schedule!
Go to Learn Taiko to see the list of new 12-week courses. Click on the links to find out more about them and sign up online (before the class gets filled!).
The Art and Study of Taiko with LATI SOLD OUT!
Submitted by Katsuji Asano on Fri, 2015-12-11 15:41Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets to the recital! We have SOLD OUT!!
リサイタルチケット完売しました。
ありがとうございます！