Kyosuke Suzuki
"It's been a privilege to study Edo Bayashi with Suzuki Sensei. He is not only an amazing musician, dancer and culture bearer, but he's also a masterful teaching artist as well. Suzuki Sensei's classes and lessons are challenging and exhilarating. I count myself very fortunate to have been exposed to his professionalism, exacting generosity, intention, and love and respect for Wakayama Shachu's form and traditions." - Iris Shiraishi, Ensemble MA, TaikoArts Midwest
Kyosuke Suzuki is a master musician and dancer with a degree in music from the Kunitachi College of Music. He is an integral member of Wakayama Taneo Shachu, a performance ensemble recognized by the Japanese Ministry of Culture as an Important Intangible Cultural Asset of Folk Arts. Wakayama Shachu performs Edo Sato Kagura (theatrical art of the Shinto shrine), Edo Bayashi (traditional festival music of Tokyo), and Edo Kotobukijishi (traditional lion dance of Tokyo). In addition to regular appearances at Sanja Matsuri and many other festivals, Suzuki has appeared on NHK’s traditional arts programs and collaborates with groups such as the Japanese Folk Dance Association, Amanojaku, and the Kenny Endo Taiko Ensemble. Suzuki is also a dedicated teacher of his own school called Kyo No Kai, a large collection of students who study music and dance through private instruction.
Internationally, Suzuki is in high demand as a performer and instructor. He was a special guest artist at the very first North American Taiko Conference in 1997, and was again featured at the 2011 and 2017 conferences for his mesmerizing lion dance performances. He has taught his shishimai (lion dance) at two Summer Taiko Institutes, an in-depth intensive where participants learn the entire dance in three days. Suzuki is frequently invited to work with North American groups such as Taiko Center of the Pacific, TaikoArts Midwest, Ho Etsu Taiko, Los Angeles Taiko Institute, San Jose Taiko, Jun Daiko, Kaoru Watanabe Taiko Center, Seattle Kokon Taiko, Portland Taiko, Takohachi, Taiko Community Alliance, and San Diego Taiko. He has established a reputation for delivering highest professional standards combined with a genuine caring approach to teaching students of all levels and backgrounds.
Private Lessons Available - learn directly from Suzuki sensei online
Available Days and Times (see calendar below)
5:00pm - 9:00pm Pacific Time
* Send us an email if you would like to request a different day and time.
How It Works
1. Make your online payment by clicking on the button above.
2. Send an email to Eien or Yuta Kato (Asano Taiko US) to schedule your lesson and the topic you are interested in.
3. Make sure you have a current Skype account and check your internet, software updates, camera, and microphone.
4. Eien or Yuta will assist with the connection and provide translation if requested.
Please schedule your lesson at least one week prior to your requested date.
Suzuki sensei’s availability may change from week to week.
Refunds will not be issued.
The lesson fee includes bank surcharges, international fees, and other related expenses.
Feel free to ask any questions you have.
Workshop and Private Lesson topics:
Edo Kotobuki Jishi (traditional lion dance of Tokyo)
Mai (dance)
Shinobue
Taiko
Atarigane
Edo Bayashi (traditional festival music of Tokyo)
Shinobue
Taiko
Atarigane
Has taught at:
Summer Taiko Institute, San Jose & San Diego, CA
North American Taiko Conference
Los Angeles Taiko Institute
San Jose Taiko Intensive
Portland, OR Workshops
Seattle, WA Workshops
Brooklyn, NY Edo Bayashi Intensive
Minneapolis, MN Edo Bayashi Masterclass and Lecture
Honolulu, HI Summer Taiko Intensive