News

Miyake Daiko coming to US!

Submitted by Kris Bergstrom on Wed, 2016-09-07 18:39

We are pleased to announce that Kazuhiro and Hidenori Tsumura of Miyake Jima Geino Doushikai will be visiting Asano Taiko US for a series of workshops, October 8-9!
→http://taiko.la/event/miyake-taiko-2016
After visiting us, the teachers will be headed to New York to teach lessons at the Kaoru Watanabe Taiko Center, October 13-16.
→http://www.taikonyc.com/workshops/
Next March, they will also be visiting Seattle for the first time, teaching at Japan Creative Arts. Details TBA.
→http://www.japancreativearts.com

Asano Taiko U.S. at RTG in Vancouver

Submitted by Julia Asano on Thu, 2016-08-11 19:04

Asano Taiko U.S. staff will be at the 2016 Regional Taiko Gathering in Vancouver from August 20th to 21st. We will be bringing bachi, bachi bags, and more! If you are attending and interested, email or call us to pre-order-- taiko@asano.us | 310-974-4490

Please check out our online store to see what we have: store.asano.us

Looking forward to seeing many of you in Vancouver!

Interview with Isaku

Submitted by Kris Bergstrom on Thu, 2016-08-04 14:29

Inspiring taiko player and teacher, Eien Hunter Ishikawa, posted an interview he conducted with LATI instructor/coach Isaku Kageyama. Both Eien and Isaku are really interesting people. They discuss LATI at about the 45:00 mark and the whole thing is worth listening to.
http://www.eienhunterishikawa.com/blog/interview-isaku-kageyama

ATUS/LATI on CCTV America

Submitted by Kris Bergstrom on Thu, 2016-07-28 05:01

May Lee of CCTV America interviewed me and came to Yuta's class recently to try taiko. Her segment recently aired.

http://www.cctv-america.com/2016/07/26/drumming-catches-on-as-a-new-workout
https://youtu.be/ZaPXpb3LPnY

3rd anniversary of Asano Taiko US

Submitted by Katsuji Asano on Tue, 2016-07-26 11:42

July 25 marks the 3rd anniversary of Asano Taiko US. Thank you to the students, aikoukai members, staff, family, and friends of our community who have made this milestone possible.

It has been a wild ride, and three years passed in a blink. But through it all we see the power of taiko to connect people. Asano Taiko US' very existence is the result of these connections and the daily support of so many. I am deeply grateful.

Kris' new courses are open for registration!

Submitted by Kris Bergstrom on Sat, 2016-07-23 10:41

Kris' next 12-week course schedule is set!
Starting the week of August 8, three fundamentals courses, four intermediate-advanced courses, and new "office hours" drop-in sessions!

Learn more and register here.

Interview with Manman

Submitted by Kris Bergstrom on Thu, 2016-07-07 12:59

Eien will be visiting LATI this month to teach atarigane and flute and he recently published an interview with LATI's visiting instructor Yeeman Mui (Manman) on his blog.

Atarigane/Kane and Shinobue Workshop.

Submitted by Katsuji Asano on Tue, 2016-07-05 17:39

Next event coming up at ATUS! Atarigane/Kane and Shinobue Workshop with Eien Hunter-Ishikawa on July 23 and 24.

Atarigane WS→http://taiko.la/event/atarigane-workshop-eien
Shinobue WS →http://taiko.la/event/shinobue-workshop-eien

Isaku's New Courses!

Submitted by Julia Asano on Fri, 2016-06-10 12:12

Isaku's new 8-week courses are now set!
We have the following courses coming up in July. Reserve your spot now!

-Shime Daiko Fundamentals
-Odaiko Fundamentals
-Advanced Odaiko - "Rei"

Yuta's New Course Schedule is Set!

Submitted by Yuta Kato on Thu, 2016-06-09 16:31

Yuta's New 12-week course schedule is set!
Starting the week of July 5, there will be a variety of classes offered with a new course on Shimedaiko and Jiuchi!

Sing up at the door or through our website: http://taiko.la/learn-taiko

Contact Yuta for any questions regarding the courses/classes:
yuta@taiko.la