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Read MoreEri Uchida shares a synergistic natural approach to katsugi okedo basics (taiko that is slung and carried by the player). Students will learn how...
Read MoreThanks for Your Support! Aya, Shoji, Diana, Yoshi and Jason are excited to welcome you to The kaDON Social Hour, a slightly-facilitated, yet highly-casual...
Read MoreCheck out Shoji’ new course, 3 Approaches for 2 Taiko. Learn Now Preview Video:
Read MoreWorkshop Description In this two-week series, you will travel with the 4 Loco Ladies (“4LL”) through their varied experiences and approaches. The first four...
Read More Available from Friday Dec. 17, 2021 12:00 AM to Monday Jan. 17, 11:59 PM US Pacific Time Subscribe to kaDON for access to...
Read MoreDive into the Art of Kabuki Bayashi with taiko legend Saburo Mochizuki.
Read More[三つ打ちの基本] In these drills, Hibikus instructor Kunihiro Kawahara introduces the basics of mitsuuchi: the “sound,” “how to strike” and “how to practice.” Mitsuuchi,...
Read MoreThis song is inspired by Japan’s festival music (matsuri bayashi), and incorporates rhythms that remind Maya of the joyful and pleasant feelings as well...
Read MoreIn this course Kaoru Watanabe teaches the basics of composing for taiko and fue. Composition Basics
Read MoreInstructor: Originally from Aichi Prefecture, Japan, Eri Uchida was a member of KODO for ten years. In addition to performing locally and internationally with...
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Read MoreLucy has been playing taiko for 10 years and is an instructor at Kagemusha Taiko’s Taiko Centre in Devon, England where she teaches regular...
Read MoreAre you craving some fun, casual practice time with your taiko friends from across the globe? kaDON Practice Party is just what you are...
Read MoreABOUT THE CONCERT SERIES Note: All sessions will be recorded and distributed to registrants within 1-2 days of each session. Recordings will be available...
Read MoreJoin the kaDON team for these 60-minute workouts led by Emily Harada! Emily has been playing taiko for over 20 years with Ho Etsu...
Read MoreWorkshop Description RESCHEDULED TO JANUARY 2021 – See new dates below All classes will be recorded and distributed to registrants within 1-2 days of...
Read MoreInstructor Profile Eien Hunter-Ishikawa is a musician, educator, and composer specializing in taiko, shinobue, and percussion. Recognized for his musicianship and versatility, he integrates...
Read MoreWorkshop Description Since first performing at the 2005 finale of Tucson’s iconic All Souls Procession (ASP), Odaiko Sonora has expanded its role, eventually creating...
Read MoreKunihiro Kawahara teaches the Mitsuuchi practice piece composed by Toshiaki Nomoto, director of Hiryu Hachiman Taiko in Fukuoka, Japan. Mitsuuchi, or horse beat, is...
Read MoreIn these drills, Hibikus’ instructor Maya Minowa teaches three ways that you can practice at home. The focus here is “how to play efficiently”....
Read More“Uteya-Hayaseya” is a composition by Tsuyoshi Maeda based on the lively syncopated rhythm. In this course, Tsuyoshi will teach you the piece focusing on...
Read MoreTaiko Shudan Amanojak leader, Yoichi Watanabe, presents a series of practice drills by introducing sections from Amanojaku’s signature pieces “Tasuki,” “Bujin” and “Matsuri de...
Read More杳と暁 HARUKA and AKIRA 2020 has been the best of years and the worst of years. The global pandemic, the loss of so...
Read MoreIn this course Shogo delves into his approach to shinobue from breath technique and posture to ‘Uchiyubi’ and ‘Korogashi’. In the final lesson Shogo...
Read More‘Danran’ means ‘something circular’, as well as ‘gathering happily with people close to you.’ Taiko has a circular hitting surface, and this song comes...
Read MoreTaiko is a simple instrument, but your intention is important. In this three-part drill course, Hibikus instructor Tsuyoshi Maeda explains four basic ways to...
Read MoreJoin kaDON instructor Kaoly Asano for “Wa no Ichi”. The piece is a great way to begin learning Kaoly’s groove style, where energy is...
Read MoreAdding a metronome to your practice routine is always useful. In this drill series, Hibikus instructor Masaru Tsuji introduces an advanced method using the metronome...
Read MoreHibikus instructor, Reach Yamauchi, introduces various phrases to train your non-dominant hand as well as your sense of timing. Always practice both ways –...
Read MoreFormerly of the renowned Kodo, and one of its founding members, Katsuji Kondo presents three drills from his beautiful Ongakudo in Nagano, Japan. The...
Read MoreThe founder of taiko project -indra-, Yuu Ishizuka is joined by members Yuhei Motoyama and Leon Toriyama to bring you the traditional Naname style...
Read MoreHibikus instructor, Masaya Koike, introduces fun patterns geared towards youth and beginner taiko players. These patterns can be rearranged freely to make up your...
Read MoreHibikus instructor, Kenichi Koizumi, introduces three drills that can be practiced at home. While it is hard to play an actual taiko at home,...
Read MoreIn this course Kenny emphasizes the importance of playing a strong ji and teaches several drills and exercises we can use to improve our...
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Read MoreUpdates from the kaDON Team 1. Utah Taiko Experience Early Bird Extension https://kadon.com/utah-taiko-experience/ 2. San Jose Taiko 45th Anniversary Concert: Watch Party on Facebook...
Read MoreThis new installment in our “Neiro” series offers a high-pitch timbre specifically designed for kumidaiko or ensemble taiko playing. Order Now Features: – Specially...
Read MorePractice Anytime, Anywhere! (電子和太鼓 Electronic Taiko) Price: $450 + shippingTwo-payment plan now available. Contact info@kaDON.com for info. Buy Now See User Manual...
Read MoreRegistration for the 2019 kaDON Fall Retreat will open for kaDON subscribers on 7/9/2019 and for the general public on 7/10/2019. For more information...
Read MoreTranslated by Aya Yoshida: Rakunatural Tsushin (Prema, Inc.) – Featured Article, May 2015 Vol. 92 Prema, Inc. 15th Anniversary Celebration GOCOO Wadaiko Live...
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Read MoreWe are proud to announce our newest bachi the kaDON Omiyage bachi! This bachi is made of high quality hou and perfectly tailored...
Read MoreThe Neiro Hirado Taiko is the result of legendary Miyamoto Craftsmanship. The body is made from premium quality Honkeyaki (Japanese Zelkova) and carefully carved thin...
Read MoreEast Coast kaDON Intensive with Shoji Kameda Aug 20-21 | College Park, MD Mark H Taiko proudly presents an East Coast kaDON Intensive with Shoji...
Read MoreWe are very excited to bring taiko legend Leonard Eto to the Bay Area for a very special series of workshops on June...
Read MoreLast weekend taiko leaders from across Europe gathered at Hannah’s at Seale Hayne for an unforgettable weekend of taiko. Jonathan Kirby, Lucy Thomas and the amazing people at Kagemusha Taiko organized...
Read MoreWe’re excited to announce our next course from Kenny Endo, Introduction to Taiko Set. In this course, Kenny shows why he’s a master of...
Read MoreUPDATE: Winner Announced Happy New Year everyone!! The lucky winner of our 2015 Year-End kaDON Gear Giveaway is Harisen Daiko! Congratulations!! We want to...
Read MoreDon’t miss a chance to perform ‘Ready Set kaDON’ and/or ‘Lion Chant’ with On Ensemble for our upcoming Taiko Heroes 2 concert series which...
Read MoreWe are excited to announce the release of our ‘Taiko Bachi Explained’ video! I get a lot of questions about bachi and it occurred...
Read MoreParticipate for the entire weekend or for the workshop(s) of your choice! “Very well done! Great sequence. Nice blend of challenge and repetition....
Read MoreShoji has been hard at work in Northern California filming new courses for kaDON. Check out some of these behind the scenes shots. ...
Read MoreReady Set kaDON Lesson 5 Now that we’ve learned all the patterns we’ll need for “Ready Set kaDON!” (RSK) it’s time to start with...
Read MoreLesson 9 is the last lesson in our Odaiko Basics course! In this lesson Kenny Endo and I demonstrate a two person arrangement...
Read More2014 was a great year! After quite a bit of behind the scenes planning and preparation we launched kaDON at the World Taiko Gathering...
Read MoreThis week we released Kenny Endo’s Odaiko Basics Lesson 7 which focuses on finishing the patterns used in Odaiko Kakeai Kihon Kyoku. Next...
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Shop NowI have spent endless hours looking for instruction on proper basic technique in English — kaDON is the first and I think the only such opportunity, and I am very grateful for it!
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