Blog
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December 2022
- Dec 31, 2022 How to make yuzu kosho Dec 31, 2022
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November 2022
- Nov 3, 2022 Interview: Yumi Torimaru talks taiko, fue, shamisen, and music culture in Japan Nov 3, 2022
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March 2022
- Mar 25, 2022 Interview: Hanz Araki talks shakuhachi, Irish flute, and evading false typecasting Mar 25, 2022
- Mar 1, 2022 Interview: Barbara Merjan talks percussion, taiko, and working on Broadway shows Mar 1, 2022
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February 2022
- Feb 2, 2022 Interview: Fumi Tanakadate talks piano, taiko, fue, and writing music Feb 2, 2022
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December 2021
- Dec 12, 2021 Interview: Kaoru Watanabe talks Japanese etiquette, studying, teaching, and performing Dec 12, 2021
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November 2021
- Nov 14, 2021 Interview: Yuta Kato talks Suzuki sensei, Saburo sensei, Hachijo, and Yodan Uchi Nov 14, 2021
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October 2021
- Oct 8, 2021 Interview: Yuta Kato and Masa Miyano talk about DONference Oct 8, 2021
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May 2021
- May 11, 2021 Top 9 Apps I Use and Recommend May 11, 2021
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September 2020
- Sep 11, 2020 Audio Recording Part 2: A More In-Depth Talk with Isaku Kageyama Sep 11, 2020
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August 2020
- Aug 28, 2020 Japanese Knife Sharpening Tutorial Videos Aug 28, 2020
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July 2020
- Jul 20, 2020 A Discussion with Isaku Kageyama about Home Studio Recording Gear Jul 20, 2020
- Jul 4, 2020 Playing with Vinegar: Making, Infusing, and Recipe Ideas Jul 4, 2020
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March 2020
- Mar 11, 2020 Interview: Masayoshi Ishikawa talks Mujo Suite, Fukushima, and blending taiko with jazz Mar 11, 2020
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November 2019
- Nov 15, 2019 A Simple Recipe for Cauliflower Vinegar Pickles Nov 15, 2019
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August 2019
- Aug 25, 2019 How to Make Miso Butterfish at Home Aug 25, 2019
- Aug 17, 2019 Shimedaiko Rope Types and How to Choose One Aug 17, 2019
- Aug 1, 2019 Useful Information About Portland & My Recommendations Aug 1, 2019
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April 2019
- Apr 20, 2019 My Favorite Shimedaiko Tightening Method Apr 20, 2019
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January 2019
- Jan 19, 2019 Decorative Knots for Atarigane and Shumoku Jan 19, 2019
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December 2018
- Dec 27, 2018 My Edo Bayashi Year of 2018 Dec 27, 2018
- Dec 7, 2018 Video: Five Study Tips for Taiko Players Dec 7, 2018
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September 2018
- Sep 12, 2018 How to Make Onigirazu - A Step by Step Pictorial Sep 12, 2018
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July 2018
- Jul 7, 2018 Interview: Abe Lagrimas, Jr. talks music, working with taiko players, and his new album Jul 7, 2018
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May 2018
- May 19, 2018 Interview: Bruce Huebner talks shakuhachi, Japanese music, and the multicultural life May 19, 2018
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April 2018
- Apr 4, 2018 Interview: Kenny Endo talks Edo Bayashi and Wakayama Shachu Apr 4, 2018
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December 2017
- Dec 6, 2017 New Conversation with Bachido's Kyle Abbott Dec 6, 2017
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October 2017
- Oct 14, 2017 All About My Instructional Videos Oct 14, 2017
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September 2017
- Sep 7, 2017 Making Fermented Corn Relish Sep 7, 2017
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July 2017
- Jul 23, 2017 Book review - Peak: Secrets From the New Science of Expertise Jul 23, 2017
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May 2017
- May 20, 2017 8 Concepts for Becoming a Better Improviser May 20, 2017
- May 6, 2017 Interview: Kiyoshi Nagata talks Daihachi Oguchi, Kodo, and the taiko artist life May 6, 2017
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April 2017
- Apr 23, 2017 Interview: Katsuji Asano of Asano Taiko US - 日本語 (translated by Julia Asano) Apr 23, 2017
- Apr 1, 2017 Summer Taiko Institute: Edo Kotobuki Jishi with Kyosuke Suzuki sensei Apr 1, 2017
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March 2017
- Mar 25, 2017 Interview: Iris Shiraishi talks Midwest taiko, composing, teaching, and learning from Suzuki sensei Mar 25, 2017
- Mar 11, 2017 Step-by-step rhythmic practice using the theme music of The Walking Dead Mar 11, 2017
- Mar 5, 2017 A recap of my 5-state Midwest teaching tour Mar 5, 2017
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February 2017
- Feb 18, 2017 Interview: Sumie Kaneko talks music, ma, and her new album Feb 18, 2017
- Feb 5, 2017 How to improvise with nabe (Japanese hot pot) Feb 5, 2017
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January 2017
- Jan 21, 2017 Maui and Oahu recap with photos Jan 21, 2017
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December 2016
- Dec 18, 2016 8 reasons why all drummers should own "It's About Time" Dec 18, 2016
- Dec 10, 2016 Chiles two ways - fermented hot sauce & homemade chili powder Dec 10, 2016
- Dec 3, 2016 Japan trip Part 3 - food and scenery Dec 3, 2016
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November 2016
- Nov 26, 2016 Japan trip Part 2 - seeing concerts, kabuki, and friends Nov 26, 2016
- Nov 19, 2016 Japan trip Part 1 - learning from Suzuki sensei and Wakayama Shachu Nov 19, 2016
- Nov 12, 2016 Interview: Jason Matsumoto talks taiko, his film project, collaboration, and the new CD Nov 12, 2016
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October 2016
- Oct 15, 2016 Interview: Kirstin Pauka talks taiko, Asian theater, cats, and the artist life Oct 15, 2016
- Oct 8, 2016 Growing hops at home Oct 8, 2016
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September 2016
- Sep 18, 2016 Interview: Mike Penny talks shamisen, taiko, viral videos, and the Kubo movie Sep 18, 2016
- Sep 10, 2016 My most important bachi & sticks for taiko Sep 10, 2016
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August 2016
- Aug 27, 2016 Interview: radio professional Paolo Pietropaolo talks music, taiko, culture, and audio Aug 27, 2016
- Aug 13, 2016 Some recent photos Aug 13, 2016
- Aug 6, 2016 Making fermented dill pickles at home Aug 6, 2016
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July 2016
- Jul 23, 2016 Interview: Isaku Kageyama talks taiko, music school, and teaching Jul 23, 2016
- Jul 16, 2016 Interview: Jon Broida of Japanese Knife Imports answers my 6 questions Jul 16, 2016
- Jul 9, 2016 Good earplugs are essential for drummers Jul 9, 2016
- Jul 2, 2016 Interview: Manman (Yeeman Mui) talks teaching kids, Orff, and taiko Jul 2, 2016
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June 2016
- Jun 26, 2016 Hawaii trip: finally back for a visit to teach and perform Jun 26, 2016
- Jun 19, 2016 Ranjo, master Japanese bamboo flute maker, with Daniel and Kaoru Jun 19, 2016
- Jun 11, 2016 Recap of performance and workshop tour in NorCal, May 2016 Jun 11, 2016
- Jun 4, 2016 ShastaYama, an annual summer outdoor festival featuring taiko, music, dance Jun 4, 2016
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May 2016
- May 31, 2016 Video: Benny Greb on the Art and Science of Groove May 31, 2016
- May 14, 2016 9 takeaways from Kenny Endo's interview for TCA May 14, 2016
- May 8, 2016 My coffee setup: roast, grind, brew, drink May 8, 2016
- May 1, 2016 Interview: multi-percussionist Patrick Graham talks music, sound, and groove May 1, 2016
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April 2016
- Apr 24, 2016 How my online lessons work Apr 24, 2016
- Apr 17, 2016 Animals Asia: a foundation you want to know about Apr 17, 2016
- Apr 9, 2016 How to make kimchi the way you like it Apr 9, 2016
- Apr 3, 2016 Edo Bayashi & Shishimai expert Kyosuke Suzuki sensei Apr 3, 2016
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March 2016
- Mar 27, 2016 Making simple sauerkraut at home Mar 27, 2016
- Mar 20, 2016 Interview: Alcvin Ryuzen Ramos talks about shakuhachi and working together Mar 20, 2016
- Mar 16, 2016 My homemade bread method Mar 16, 2016
- Mar 13, 2016 Interview: Colleen Lanki of TomoeArts on kabuki and collaborating Mar 13, 2016
- Mar 9, 2016 My interview with TaikoSource has been posted Mar 9, 2016
- Mar 9, 2016 See the performance of Chushingura on video Mar 9, 2016
- Mar 6, 2016 Video: soloing concepts by jazz drummer Antonio Sanchez Mar 6, 2016
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February 2016
- Feb 29, 2016 Northern California teaching tour recap Feb 29, 2016
- Feb 23, 2016 Kyle Abbott of Bachido Feb 23, 2016
- Feb 15, 2016 Miso making Feb 15, 2016
- Feb 9, 2016 Juxtaposing genres Feb 9, 2016
- Feb 2, 2016 My tips for practicing Feb 2, 2016