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SPECIAL WORKSHOPS

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-UPDATE -

Postponed due to safety concerns.

we will update you when rescheduled

Guest instructor

Eien Hunter-Ishikawa

returns for 2 days only!

Private lessons, 2 new workshops + a pizza party!

Eien is offering one hour PRIVATE LESSONS on Friday evening and Sunday morning. You can book for a solo lesson or in a group from 2 -4 people. *For Groups: Only one person in the group registers for the whole group. 1) Choose the Day & Time 2) at the top in the blue bar click Purchase a Pass 3) Choose the pass that corresponds to the number of people for your lesson. Eien’s are at the bottom of the list named “Private Lesson: Eien” with the corresponding rates below

$80/hr for 1 person
$120/hr for 2 people
$150/hr for 3 people
$180/hr for 4 people

Friday, Feb 13

Eien is offering 3 Private Lessons on Friday evening

Sunday, February 15th

Sunday morning: 2 Private Lessons with Eien

1) Soloing Musically on Taiko

12:30-2:30 pm Soloing musically on taiko workshop

This workshop will focus on ideas for soloing on beta-stand taiko. We will play exercises for improvising on the spot and cover ways to pre-arrange material ahead of time. Other topics include listening, dynamics, tempo control, and expression. This workshop is designed to cover some fundamentals of soloing musically and is open to players of all experience levels.

For all levels (2hours)$50

buy Soloing tix

2) Edo Kotobuki Jishi - Ohayashi (taiko) and Shishi Mai (dance)

3:00-6:00 pm Kotobukijishi taiko & mai workshop for beginners

Edo Kotobuki Jishi - Ohayashi (taiko) and Shishi Mai (dance)

Commonly translated as "lion dance," the shishi mai of Edo (the old name for Tokyo) consists of one person as the shishi and three accompanying musicians playing taiko, atarigane, and shinobue. Shis

The mai performances are thought to bring good fortune and can often be seen at celebratory occasions. The version taught will be in the style of Wakayama Shachu for beginners.

For beginners (3 hours) $65

buy edo kotobuki josh

For more details,

please reach out to Junko Kumamoto junkonoko7@hotmail.com

For questions on purchasing in Punchpass, suyoonko@taikoartsmidwest.org

Your Instructor

EIEN HUNTER-ISHIKAWA

Eien Hunter-Ishikawa is a musician, educator, and composer specializing in taiko, shinobue, percussion, and shishimai. Recognized for his musicianship and versatility, he integrates his training in jazz, Western percussion, and traditional Japanese music to create an original, distinctive approach to instruction and performance. After receiving early training from Saburo Mochizuki of the renowned Tokyo ensemble Sukeroku Daiko, Eien earned his Bachelor of Music Education at Central Michigan University where he performed as a member of the Robert Hohner Percussion Ensemble. He received his Master of Music in Percussion Performance at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. During his seven years in Honolulu, he performed extensively as a member of the Kenny Endo Taiko Ensemble and taught classes at the Taiko Center of the Pacific. Eien has collaborated with many pioneers of innovative music including the Robert Hohner Percussion Ensemble, Kenny Endo, On Ensemble, John Kaizan Neptune, Alcvin Ryuzen Ramos, Colleen Lanki, Bruce Huebner, Masa Ishikawa, Patrick Graham, and the Vancouver Intercultural Orchestra. Eien is a passionate advocate of Edo Bayashi and Kotobuki Jishi and continues his study under Kyosuke Suzuki of Wakayama Taneo Shachu, a professional ensemble holding the distinction of Nationally Important Intangible Folk Cultural Asset. Eien is the founder of Portland Shishimai Kai, a group dedicated to the preservation and expansion of Edo Bayashi and Kotobuki Jishi by offering performances and workshops around North America and beyond. www.eienhunterishikawa.com

Move Your Body Through OMIYAGE

New Class with EMILY HARADA.

Limited to 21-35 year olds

Omiyage" written by Shoji Kameda, is a great way to learn how to move your body through taiko, and has become a popular piece in collegiate taiko throughout the country. This class is meant to explore the depth of movement and sound, geared towards those entering or who have been in the post-collegiate world and those who have been in it a little longer. These will be 2 hour long classes, with the first 30 minutes focused for people who are new to taiko. The following 1.5 hours will be focused on the Omiyage piece.

Watch clip HERE

The class is limited to 21-35 year olds with the intention of creating connections amongst a similar aged cohort. There will be a mix of experiences to taiko, but it's okay, there will be something for everyone to learn. :)

Price: The classes are worth $30 each, HOWEVER if cost is a barrier, we can find a solution. Please don't hesitate to email Emily at eharada@taikoartsmidwest.org and info@taikoartsmidwest.org

CURRENT dates: Sundays 6 - 8pm (7 classes total)

JULY 6, 13, 20

AUGUST 3

SEPTEMBER 14, 21 & 28

NEXT SESSIONS: TBD - check back this winter!

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Meet the Instructor:
*Emily Harada*

Emily began taiko at 7 years old with Ho Etsu Taiko in Chicago, IL. Following her time with Somei Taiko and as a trainee for Taiko Center of the Pacific, she returned to Ho Etsu as a performing member and helped with artistic development and teaching.
In search of meaning and identity, Emily quit her athletic training job and moved to Tokyo, Japan to study under premiere taiko leader (and "Finding HERbeat" artist) Kaoly Asano of Gocoo and Tawoo Dojo. Along the way, she also started learning Ushibuka Haiya minyo and kokyu. She has recently

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shortened “eleven” workshops

with

Emily Harada

Shortened Eleven Workshops

We’re happy to have Emily Harada lead monthly “Eleven” workshops. Kaoly Asano’s piece “Eleven” was introduced to TAM and friends in August 2024. Emily, Kaoly’s assistant instructors during her 2024 workshop tour, will be re-looking at the patterns, looking further at the nuances, and teaching new parts that weren’t focused on in the workshop. This workshop is open to everyone, but shortened to 90 minutes.

Preview Eleven with Kaoly Asano HERE (8:50)

These are not a series, but it is recommended to attend as many as possible to understand the movement. $30 per class

TBD

Next classes: TBD

Taiko the Tawoo Way Workshop

(This workshop is completed). Come learn a style of taiko that is still new to being taught in America. This workshop is based on the fundamentals of Tokyo's Tawoo Dojo and Gocoo created by world wide known Kaoly Asano. These workshops will focus on introducing a one of a kind full body and spiritual style of playing. You will learn part of a Tawoo Dojo piece as a tool to understand movement. Please note, this does involve neck, spine, and leg movement.

What is Tawoo? Kaoly defines Tawoo to be a path or road of taiko. It was her wish to provide a place for paths where you can discover, experience, develop energy, and find others on their own paths.