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Taiko drumming- Japanese percussion with a professional international master

Learn to play the taiko drums. Learn songs of different skills and perform some of the learned songs.
focus will be on rhythms and listening. also form is very important tin Taiko. Background and history of Taiko in Japan and around the world.
Learn with the best professional musician that tours internationally and has played professionally for over 35 years
Small group lesson

Extra information

sticks will be necessary, we have sticks for purchase

Location

At teacher's location: Park Terrace E, New York, NY 10034, USA
At teacher's location: Rue William-Röthlisberger, 2000 Neuchâtel, Switzerland
At teacher's location: h Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA

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General info

suitcase iconSkills:
Jazz, Latin-world music, Sticking pattern
Age:
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese

About Me

Marco: Taikoza and East Winds Ensemble Director:
Marco lived in Japan for 18 years (1981-1998) as a member of the legendary Taiko group Ondekoza (famous for running marathons and playing Taiko at the finish line), where he mastered the Taiko, the Fue, the Noh theater flute and under Katsuya Yokoyama, the Shakuhachi. 1990-1993, Marco performed, ran and organized a three year and 9000mile long run of the perimeter of the USA and performing along the way. He was the principal Odaiko soloist, Nagado soloist and Shakuhachi soloist in Ondekoza. He has been influenced by the Stage vision and presentation of Taiko by legendary director Tagayasu Den (who instigated the renaissance of Taiko and created what modern taiko is today). In 1995, Marco was the Shakuhachi soloist for the NYC Opera’s premiere of the Opera ''Kinkakuji'' by Toshiro Mayuzumi. He is presently the director of the New York-based Taikoza (Taiko, Shakuhachi and dance ensemble) and East Winds Ensemble (Shakuhachi, Koto, Shamisen and piano) and performs and teaches internationally (Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Italy, Switzerland and Canada, etc.). He has performed at Carnegie Hall, Suntory Hall, Osaka Festival Hall, Madison Square Garden, Tchaikovsky Hall and House of Music in Moscow among others. Marco has composed and recorded more than 10 CD for Shakuhachi, Taiko and Fue. His music can be heard on iTunes and the Nintendo Wii game: Red Steel. In 2015, he released two CD of his compositions with Taikoza: Voice of the Earth and Tree Spirit. He was the Shakuhachi soloist with the premiere of Hosokawa’ Voyage X with the Juilliard New Music Ensemble. Marco has performed internationally and for companies such Price Waterhouse Coopers, Pepsi, Merck, Diesel, Gillette, etc.

Education

Marco lived in Japan for 18 years (1981-1998) as a member of the legendary Taiko group Ondekoza (famous for running marathons and playing Taiko at the finish line), where he mastered the Taiko, the Fue, the Noh theater flute and under Katsuya Yokoyama, the Shakuhachi.

Experience / Qualifications

Marco lived in Japan for 18 years (1981-1998) as a member of the legendary Taiko group Ondekoza (famous for running marathons and playing Taiko at the finish line), where he mastered the Taiko, the Fue, the Noh theater flute and under Katsuya Yokoyama, the Shakuhachi.
Learn to play the shakuhachi. PVC flutes are available for purchase as well as bamboo flutes. this class is for all level from beginners to advanced and Master class level. Beginners, learn to make sound and play the flute and learn the simple melodies and how to read the music. Intermediate and advanced: Learn different styles and learn to better the sound. Honkyoku, Sankyoku, Modern and other traditional songs will be part of the study. Taught by professional international Shakuhachi performer Skype / Viber, Whats App Facetime online lessons are available For Neuchatel location only available on certain periods of year. End of June August 12-24 and October 15-23
Learn to play the Shinobue/ Fue. Book also available to learn with original songs and more. Learn at different levels: Beginner, Intermediate and advanced. Learn to better your sound and to discover different techniques. All levels will benefit from the lessons.

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