Online courses

Session 2 - Course offering

8-Week Online Courses - May 31~July 25, 2022

Fundamentals Courses

Hachijo Daiko Fundamentals - by Yuta Kato

• A powerful and graceful style that originates from Hachijo Island of Japan, Hachijo Daiko is a strictly improvisational style of taiko played by only two people: the soloist and the base-beat player.

• In this course, students will learn the fundamentals and will be guided through drills and exercises designed to help increase confidence in expressing oneself.

Ji-Goe 地聲 (Mochizuki Prep) - by ManMan Mui

(On Zoom - Every Tues 7-8pm PT, classes will be recorded)

• Preparation for learning "Mochizuki 望月" -- a festive and energetic piece on beta and odaiko style composed by Aki Takahashi (Ten Ten Canada)

• Unleash your inner child through playful chanting and drumming exercises

• Utilize vocal drills to activate core strength to create powerful taiko strikes

Level 2 Courses

Beta Level 2 - by Yuta Kato

• Most basic style of taiko where the hitting surface of the drum is horizontal to the floor.

• Review and deepening of the fundamentals

• Preparation drills and material for piece-learning courses (Session 3) such as Dokokara and Summer Reprise.

Naname Level 2 - by Yuta Kato

• Most popular style of taiko at LATI, where the drum is placed on an angled stand allowing for more choreographic playing.

• Review and deepening of the fundamentals

• Preparation drills and material for piece-learning courses (Session 3) such as Jack Bazaar, Omiyage, and Yodan-Uchi.

Odaiko Level 2 - by Yuta Kato

• The "Big Drum", where the drum is placed on a higher stand and hitting surface is perpendicular to the floor.

• Review and deepening of the fundamentals

• Preparation drills and material for learning Summer Reprise (Session 3).

Other courses available upon request. Please contact Yuta!