#TaikoLove Photo Challenge - October 15-18 - Audience, Uniforms, Beginner's Mind, Connection

Thank you to all the taiko groups and individuals sharing stories with the #TaikoLove photo challenge! It is amazing that 18 groups have shared a story every day this month, and another 28 have shared at least once (although most shared many times). Enjoy this compilation of photos from October 15-18, 2018.

October 15 - Audience

Ho Etsu Taiko

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It's always an honor to share #taikolove with new audiences. Will you be in the #audience this Thursday? Check bio link for details.

A post shared by Ho Etsu Taiko (@hoetsutaiko) on Oct 15, 2018 at 4:13am PDT

ShinDaiko

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Best. Audience. Ever. #audience #taikolove

A post shared by ShinDaiko (@shindaiko) on Oct 17, 2018 at 4:16am PDT

San Jose Taiko​

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#taikolove Day 15: Audience. Where would we be without our fans? Definitely not where we are now...the most meaningful performance for us each year has to be San Jose Obon. Our hometown crowd starts gathering well before we start to make sure they can see (some reserving seats hours before we perform!). It's even more special when we can include them in dancing Ei Ja Nai Ka! #sjobon #hometowncrowd #sjjapantown

A post shared by San Jose Taiko (@sanjosetaiko) on Oct 15, 2018 at 5:51pm PDT

Great Lakes Taiko Center - Raion Taiko

Denver Taiko

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Day 15 of the #taikolove challenge is about you, the audience! We wouldn't be here without our family, friends, and fans of Denver Taiko. Thank you for always showing up to our gigs and cheering us on! #SoMuchLove #WeSeeYou

A post shared by Denver Taiko (@denvertaiko) on Oct 15, 2018 at 10:11am PDT

Yeeman Mui

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Day 15 - @nendaiko #taikolove “audience” when you have a group of supportive audience, you have a safe space to present your new work and be true to yourself □

A post shared by Yeeman "ManMan" Mui (@yeemanmui) on Oct 15, 2018 at 9:57am PDT

TaikoArts Midwest

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Today is Day 15 of the #TaikoLove photo challenge by @nendaiko and the word is #AUDIENCE so we are giving a shout out to Milly Ellsworth super fan and mother of member Jeff Ellsworth. She comes to so many of our shows and her smile and joy she says she gets watching us is touching and encouraging. #taiko #taikoisfamily #superfan

A post shared by TaikoArts Midwest (@taikoarts) on Oct 15, 2018 at 4:26pm PDT

Kita no Taiko

This #TaikoLove theme of 'audience' may be different than what others post...but I think it's kind of funny. This is from Heritage Festival, our #1 event of the year where we draw huge crowds. But this year we had an earlier start time for the first show and the weather was very uncooperative. The audience was this person plus my mom, who took the picture :p Even so, we have to play like we're at Carnegie Hall no matter what the audience size is, and this viewer (plus my mom) probably felt very special.

Sophia with Taiko Tides

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Inktober/#TaikoLove Day 15: "Audience" - Some things I learned from performing in front of an audience: (1) When stage lights are on, you can't actually see the audience, just a hazy shimmer. It's both reassuring and nerve-wracking. (2) No matter how big or small the audience is, there is a palpable energy that's exchanged between the performers and the people watching. (3) Stage fright is ALWAYS going to be there. But the rush of a good performance is always worth it. (4) Just keep chugging, even if you mess up. The audience will forgive you (if they even notice at all). (5) You appreciate every person who takes the time to watch. (6) Still learning to live in the moment during performances - they go by faster than you realize. . . . #inktober #inktober2018 #art #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #drawing #drawingchallenge #pen #ink #inkart #sharpie #sharpieart #markers #moleskine #TaikoLove #taiko #audience #nendaiko

A post shared by an awkward bean w/ big dreams (@ocean.dreaming) on Oct 14, 2018 at 9:35pm PDT

Naruwan Taiko

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Day 15 of @nendaiko #taikolove Photo Challenge: AUDIENCE! "While the sound of our drums may be the draw, it's the smiles in the audience that keeps us going. Without your cheers and support, Naruwan Taiko wouldn't be where we are today!" Here are some of our awesome audiences from the San Diego County Fair, Susan G Komen Walk, taiko community at the NATC Welcome Reception, and our friends in Los Angeles when we performed with On Ensemble in Santa Monica! . . . . #taiko #taikophotochallenge #audience

A post shared by Naruwan Taiko (@naruwantaiko) on Oct 15, 2018 at 6:31pm PDT

Mark H. Taiko

Genbu Daiko

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Nothing better than sharing our passion for taiko with our amazing audiences! □ . . . @nendaiko #taikolove #audience #サンディエゴ #玄武 #太鼓 #sandiego #genbu #taiko #genbudaiko #throwback

A post shared by Genbu Daiko of San Diego (@genbudaiko) on Oct 15, 2018 at 12:33pm PDT

Unit Souzou

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#Audience participation is one of our favorite parts of any community performance. It's so much fun to see the joy on audience members' faces when they hit the drum for the first time! #taikolove #wemissedpostingourdailytaikolovechallenge

A post shared by Unit Souzou (@unitsouzou) on Oct 16, 2018 at 5:40pm PDT

Ikkon Wadaiko

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@nendaiko challenge! Day 15 and 16 in one pic! #taikolove #taikoamor #nendaiko #ikkonwadaiko #taikobrazil #taiko #wadaiko #uniform #public

A post shared by Ikkon Wadaiko (@ikkon_wadaiko) on Oct 16, 2018 at 4:37am PDT

​Puna Taiko

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#taikolove Day 15 - “audience”. We can’t do it without our loyal fans! The Hawaii community has long been ardent supporters of taiko, and make for the best crowds to play in front of! The energy and appreciation always makes it fun! (PC to Cimagery Media for the great photo of the recent Koganji Obon Festival!)

A post shared by Puna Taiko (@punataiko) on Oct 16, 2018 at 2:54am PDT

Issho Daiko

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#Desafío @nendaiko día 15 de nuevo: Público! Este año, #IsshoDaikoDuo tuvo el placer de tocar para Robert de Niro y otras personalidades □. . . . @nendaiko #challenge, day 15 again: Audience! This year, IsshoDaikoDuet had the pleasure to play for Robert de Niro □. . . . #taiko #percusionjaponesa #tamborjapones #taikolove #isshodaiko #isshodaikoduo #isabelrometaiko #NobuMarbella #RobertdeNiro

A post shared by Issho Daiko (@isshodaiko) on Oct 16, 2018 at 2:11pm PDT

Nakama Daiko

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Day 14 and 15: Kane and audience. Posting everyday was harder than I expected haha. The Kane or atarigane, keeps the group together and is a great narimono to have in a song. Audience participation...being able to play music together with people who don’t even know one another is something I really enjoy. Music is universal that helps connect people and communities. #losangeles #japanesedrumming #taiko #wadaiko #taikolove #kumidaiko #community

A post shared by Nakama Daiko (@nakama_daiko) on Oct 15, 2018 at 9:08pm PDT

Yama no Oto

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@nendaiko #taikolove Photo Challenge Day 15: that moment before the house opens and the #audience enters the theatre. It’s something that can’t quite be verbalized.

A post shared by Yama no Oto (@yyctaiko) on Oct 14, 2018 at 11:22pm PDT

Kazenodaichi Taiko​

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Day 15 is Audience! We love to meet with our audience after a performance and chat --maybe allow exploration of the drums?. It is great to connect with our community. #bowlinggreenohio #taikolove @nendaiko #communityorganizations

A post shared by Kazenodaichi Taiko (@kndtaiko) on Oct 15, 2018 at 4:32pm PDT

Cairns Taiko

​Kyo Daiko

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@nendaiko #TaikoLove Image Challenge Day 15: audiences. We get a lot of reactions from audiences, from plugging their ears, to dancing & clapping, smiling & laughing, and a few times even tears. But it’s really cool when audience members create taiko-inspired art in response to our performances. Here are some examples. #taiko #wadaiko #drums #drumming #instadrums #instaphilly #philadelphia #philly #whyilovephilly #phillylovenotes #audiences #art #painting #drawing

A post shared by Kyo Daiko (@kyodaiko) on Oct 15, 2018 at 8:00am PDT

Ryushin Rosario Taiko

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Volviendo al challenge esta vez con #audiencia, parte esencial de las presentaciones sin importar si son muchos o pocos, si son colegas o si son la flia. La compañia y la curiosidad de todos tb hace a nuestras presentaciones □ #ryushinrosariotaiko #amorporeltaiko #eisa ******************* Going back with the challenge and today's hashtag is #audience, which is an essensial part of our performances whether they are lots or not that many, dancers or family. Their company and curiosity is also a part of our performances □ #ryushinrosariotaiko #taikolove #eisa

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Spokane Taiko

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Day 15 of the @nendaiko #TaikoLove challenge is #audience . This photo is from a performance we did for a library in Athol, ID in 2017. Our audience is typically younger. #TaikoLove #spokanetaiko #taiko #drums #drumming #japanesestyledrumming #spokane #audience

A post shared by SpokaneTaiko (@spokanetaiko) on Oct 16, 2018 at 12:11pm PDT

​Atlanta Taiko Project

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Day 15 of #taikolove- audience. We love entertaining our audience and bringing them a taste of Japanese culture! #atlantataiko #atltaiko #taiko #taikodrums #atlantamusicians #japanesedrummers #atlantaperformers

A post shared by Atlanta Taiko Project (@atlantataikoproject) on Oct 15, 2018 at 5:28am PDT

Shinzui Daiko

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Challenge de @nendaiko #Foto día 15 - Audiencia (Audience) #amorporeltaiko #taikolove

A post shared by Shinzuidaiko (@shinzuidaiko) on Oct 15, 2018 at 6:41pm PDT

Tama Daiko

Kiseiko-Mineidanchi

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Challenge de Fotos #AmorPorElTaiko de @nendaiko - Día 15 - #Audiencia . Niños, adultos, abuelos, muchos, pocos; sin ellos no podríamos transmitir ni difundir lo que tanto amamos hacer. HONTOUNI ARIGATOU GOZAIMASU!□□‍♂️ ------------------------------- #TaikoLove photo challenge of @nendaiko - Day 15 - #Audience . Children, adults, grandparents, many, few; without them we couldn't transmit or spread what we love doing so much. 本当にありがとうございます。□□‍♀️ . . . #Minei #Mineidanchi #Kiseiko #Eisa #Sousaku #Taiko #Wadaiko #Kumidaiko #OkinawaTaiko #嶺井 #嶺井団地 #気西鼓 #沖縄太鼓 #太鼓 #創作 #エイサー #igers #latergram #publico

A post shared by Kiseiko-Mineidanchi 気西鼓•嶺井団地 (@kmdanchi) on Oct 16, 2018 at 7:18pm PDT

October 16 - Uniforms

Kodo

Unit Souzou

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Did you know Unit Souzou's #uniforms were designed and handcrafted by Michelle's mom? #madewithlove#taikolove

A post shared by Unit Souzou (@unitsouzou) on Oct 16, 2018 at 6:01pm PDT

Ho Etsu Taiko

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Our #happi are another gift of love from the Waza, master craftsmen from Japan. #taikolove

A post shared by Ho Etsu Taiko (@hoetsutaiko) on Oct 16, 2018 at 4:13am PDT

Nakama Daiko

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Day 16: Uniforms. These happis go way back to the time when my mom and dad performed in them. I believe my dad got these made in Japan and I am super grateful that the next generation is reppin’ some of the OG taiko players in LA. They are not represented as much since my dad left LA lulz but my goal is to represent them and Nakama the best I can □□□ #japanesedrumming #taiko #wadaiko #taikotuesday #taikolove #kumidaiko

A post shared by Nakama Daiko (@nakama_daiko) on Oct 16, 2018 at 7:17am PDT

Kyo Daiko

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@nendaiko #TaikoLove Image Challenge Day 16 theme: uniforms. KyoDaiko has several different options of performance uniforms, including performing in mufti. But the crowd favorite has to be a design that we actually never use for performances. It’s our taiko-themed riff off the famous Philadelphia LOVE statue by Robert Indiana that’s on our 10th Anniversary celebration t-shirts! □: @travisclau , March 2015 #taiko #wadaiko #drums #drumming #instadrums #instaphilly #philadelphia #philly #uniforms

A post shared by Kyo Daiko (@kyodaiko) on Oct 16, 2018 at 7:57am PDT

San Jose Taiko

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We wear a number of different happi when we perform and each has a specific obi (belt) and hachimaki (headband) to complete the look. Depending on the weather and the occasion, we might wear shorts or pants. We've had over a dozen different happi throughout our history, each designed by members of our group. There are a handful still in our performance rotation and some that have been retired from active duty. Most of our happi feature maple leaf design accents to commemorate San Jose Taiko starting in Fall 1973. And sometimes, when the occasion is right, we'll wear something other than our happi! #taikolove

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​Denver Taiko

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Day 16 of the #taikolove challenge! Uniforms! The 1st photo has us wearing some of our older happi. The original happi are the solid color ones. The 2nd photo is of our tabi (split toe shoes) and the last photo is of our 2nd oldest happi. The white happi were given to us when we visited Japan in 1984. They were hand sewn and painted by Sensei Kobayashi's wife of Oedo Sukeroku. She used a white happi to represent snow with the peaks of the Rocky Mountains and colorful Colorado. #BringEmBack #DenverTaikoHistory

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Naruwan Taiko

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Day 16 of the @nendaiko #taikolove Photo Challenge unexpectedly turned into a really special one because tracking down the evolution of our uniforms became a trip down memory lane! It's pretty special to see the look we began with and where we are now! . . . Our main color as you may have guessed is GREEN. While there are many reasons for the choice, one of the important reasons is that green is a result of mixing different colors, which represents the blending of our energies and backgrounds in this group! . . . 10 years ago, our first set of happi were homemade by our founder's mother. Back then we didn't even have tabi, so our early performances had a person who was barefoot, one with shoes, and only one with tabi. As the group grew, t-shirts became the best way to unify everyone and those have changed over the years as well. . . . The "green pants era" was when a member brought back some Vietnamese pants that really added a pop and flowiness to our performance. Kind of miss those! . . . Soon we looked into what would really help accentuate our intensity and provide ease with which to play big, and in the heat of the California sun! The harakake (apron) entered into our lives and has stayed ever since (also loved having multiple pockets). We'd also donned the hakama (large pants) which added a sense of groundedness and strength to our odaiko players. . . . Our personal gear has also evolved into tank tops, jackets, and hats for those gigs that are not too formal or need endurance (marathon!) Want one? . . . Our latest happi are still completely homemade by some of our amazing sewing wizards (who also made one for our mascot)! Even our kiddos wear them even though they are still a bit too tiny for these happi. Our women now have an extra splash of green with the harakake while our men bare their backs. . . . It's going to be fun to see what we decide to wear next! . . . #taikolovephotochallenge #taiko #naruwantaiko #uniforms #harakake #happi #hakama #太鼓

A post shared by Naruwan Taiko (@naruwantaiko) on Oct 16, 2018 at 10:33am PDT

Yama no Oto

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@nendaiko #taikolove Day 16: #uniform. As a trio we like to sport our @sousousanfrancisco tops in a variety of colours! The blue #mrutaiko T-shirts have served us well for such a large and variable group of students who perform in the community! The Consulate General of Japan in Calgary has also generously loaned us happi in the past!

A post shared by Yama no Oto (@yyctaiko) on Oct 16, 2018 at 6:26pm PDT

Cairns Taiko

Carrie from All Things Taiko

Puna Taiko

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#taikolove Day 16 - “uniforms” - starting with the original black hanten, then progressing through the reds and reversible gray/multicolor set, we eventually transitioned to black sleeveless tees - most recently adopting the modern dri-fit material as much a statement of our youth-oriented approach as a well as for practical reasons. (They fade a lot less compared to cotton and they’re much cooler to play in during the Hawaii heat and humidity!). Look for a new red set coming soon!

A post shared by Puna Taiko (@punataiko) on Oct 17, 2018 at 1:24am PDT

Taiko Together

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Day 15 of @nendaiko #taikolove “uniform” - here is a version of father and son taiko uniform ?the shirt is designed by @julia.asano for @asanotaikous annual recital in 2017.

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Ibuki Taiko

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@nendaiko #uniform #taikolove ❤️

A post shared by Fi Umetsu (@ibukitaiko) on Oct 16, 2018 at 9:42am PDT

Shinzui Daiko

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Challenge de @nendaiko #Foto día 16 - Uniformes (Uniforms) Foto del show donde estrenamos nuestros nuevos uniformes. Junto a Chieko ? #amorporeltaiko #taikolove #ournewuniforms

A post shared by Shinzuidaiko (@shinzuidaiko) on Oct 16, 2018 at 7:19pm PDT

Kita no Taiko

Nen Daiko's #TaikoLove photo challenge theme today is 'uniform'. KNT is fortunate to have a wide variety of costumes both traditionally and modern themed. We have a lot of fun with the creativity for special shows. This one features Omar as Raijin for the ESO's Kid's Symphony series. He was committed to the make up, the mask and the character. Watching the children in the audience was great because they were scared at first, but afterwards came to give him hugs. The mask was made by KNT members, as well!

Ikkon Wadaiko

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Like so much of our gear, our happi hand-made by us! Our members Ger and Amelia have made all of our custom #uniforms (with some very inexpert help from the rest of us â–¡) #taikolove

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Isabella Chiemi Weiss

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Day 16 of @nendaiko 's #TaikoLove challenge: UNIFORM Missing all of my 三宅太鼓 friends in Japan! また一緒に叩こう！

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LA Miyake Kai

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Day 16 of @nendaiko 's #TaikoLove challenge: UNIFORM

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Spokane Taiko

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Day 16 of the @nendaiko #TaikoLove challenge is #uniforms. If you look closely, our happi are courtesy of Ozeki sake. â–¡ #TaikoLove #spokanetaiko #taiko #drums #drumming #japanesestyledrumming #spokane #uniforms

A post shared by SpokaneTaiko (@spokanetaiko) on Oct 16, 2018 at 12:15pm PDT

Genbu Daiko

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? Aug. 2017 NATC, we debuted our original costume design at Taiko 10! (by: Noel Garcia & Kamille Franchomme) . . . @nendaiko #taikolove #costume #hanten #サンディエゴ #玄武 #太鼓 #半纏 #sandiego #genbu #taiko #genbudaiko #throwback #natc2017

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Mark H. Taiko

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#taikolove Dont even know where we are right now in the list BUT was just coming out of a gig and thought about this costume I still have from my years with my village group in Wakayama (says Kii Shuu Ryujin Daiko) Fond memories (and nice to have about 14 different hapi so I don’t have to wash immediately for same day gigs!) #randomactsoftaiko

A post shared by Mark H Taiko (@markhtaiko) on Oct 16, 2018 at 11:20am PDT

Sophia from Taiko Tides

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Inktober/#TaikoLove Day 16: "Uniforms" - Based off the uniforms that NY Taiko Aiko Kai performs in: hachimaki, happi, obi, black pants, and white tabi. I practice with NYTAK during the summers, and I think their uniform (especially the bright red happi!) looks really awesome. ? . . . #inktober #inktober2018 #art #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #drawing #drawingchallenge #pen #ink #inkart #sharpie #sharpieart #markers #color #moleskine #TaikoLove #taiko #uniform #happi #nendaiko #nytak

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Tama Daiko

Ryushin Rosario Taiko

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Seguimos con los challenge y hoy toca #uniformes por lo que vamos a hacer un breve recorrido por los diferentes trajes que tuvo el grupo #amorporeltaiko #ryushinrosariotaiko *********************** Moving on with the challenges, today we have #uniforms for which we will make a short tour through the group's different ones throughout the years #taikolove #ryushinrosariotaiko

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Great Lakes Taiko Center - Raion Taiko

Atlanta Taiko Project

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Day 16 of #taikolove- uniforms. We wear our fancy sparkling ones for special occasions (like playing at a wedding or prom) and our t-shirts for most performances- especially in this crazy humidity! #atlantataiko #atltaiko #taiko #taikodrums #atlantamusicians #japanesedrummers #atlantaperformers

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Kiseiko-Mineidanchi 

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Challenge de Fotos #AmorPorElTaiko de @nendaiko - Día 16 - #Uniformes . 1. Motivacional Mineidanchi Seinenkai Okinawa 2. Kiseiko-Mineidanchi Principal. 3. Kiseiko-Mineidanchi Canto. 4. Alumnos de Taller. 5. Kiseiko (grupo/taller) ------------------------------- #TaikoLove photo challenge of @nendaiko - Day 16 - #Uniforms . 1. Okinawa Mineidanchi Seinenkai motivational words. 2. Kiseiko Mineidanchi - Main. 3. Kiseiko Mineidanchi - Sing dept. 4. Taiko Workshop 5. Kiseiko (Taiko class group) . . . #Minei #Mineidanchi #Kiseiko #Eisa #Sousaku #Taiko #Wadaiko #Kumidaiko #OkinawaTaiko #嶺井 #嶺井団地 #気西鼓 #沖縄太鼓 #太鼓 #創作 #エイサー #igers #latergram #hanten #happi

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Kazenodaichi Taiko

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Day 16 of @nendaiko photo challenge is costume. Taiko in Bowling Green, OH (had to make a BG distinction â–¡) started with a class offered at the university (seen in orange). Then a student org grew out of that (seen in blue and white). Now, as a community org, we designed our happi to be a mix of the two groups we came from. We found fabric that had blue and orange in it, with a majority of our color being blue. A performance member's Aunt sewed them all for us. They are also reversible to have the print on both front panels! #taikolove #bgtaiko #bgsu

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October 17 - Beginner's Mind

Naruwan Taiko

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Day 17 of the @nendaiko #taikolove Photo Challenge: Beginner’s Mind | "One of Naruwan's greatest joys is offering classes to young children. By teaching children, we in turn get the opportunity to learn from them. Most children don't begin their first taiko class by asking, "What's the correct way to hit a drum? How do I hold an uchiwa?" They explore instinctively with curiosity, enthusiasm, and sheer joy. With all the necessary drills and numerous details that a performing ensemble must attend to, it's easy to get caught up in the way things "should" be, and forget the awesomeness of what's actually happening in the moment. When we teach beginners, we get to recognize how much experience we've gained and honor that knowledge by sharing it with others. When we learn from beginners, we get to be unchained from our experience, by remembering the original joy that brought us to taiko. The more we practice taiko, the more we strive to wear our expertise comfortably enough that we can become beginners again. . . . A beginner mind is a blank uchiwa. A beginner mind is full of possibilities. A beginner mind is resonant mind. A beginner mind can ring with any sound. A beginner mind never finishes beginning."

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Ikkon Wadaiko

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@nendaiko challenge! Day 17 - Beginner’s mind 一、二、三、四、一、二、三、四... ドコドコドコドコ.. #taikolove #taikoamor #nendaiko #ikkonwadaiko #taikobrazil #taiko #wadaiko

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Cairns Taiko

Taiko Together

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Day 17 @nendaiko #taikolove “beginners’ mind” - it’s always inspiring to see little ones responding to music and exploring on the drums. It reminded us the joy, excitement, curiosity and openness to possibility... #beginnersmind #taikotogether #parentchildbonding #parentchildclass #torrance #asanotaikous

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​Kyo Daiko

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Overheard at a taiko conference (paraphrasing)...”these young guys are amazing - I learned so much from them!” The speaker was Kenny Endo and he was talking about working with members of @on_ensemble. Being open and humble. Should be simple enough, but sometimes - both in life and in taiko - it’s not. And sometimes it’s the least “beginner” among us who exemplify beginner’s mind the best. We are very lucky that in the taiko world, we have many people to learn from who are open, humble, and infinitely generous and patient in sharing their knowledge with us. @nendaiko #TaikoLove Image Challenge Day 17 Theme: beginner’s mind. □: Therese Stephen, 2015 North American Taiko Conference #taiko #wadaiko #drums #drumming #philadelphia #philly #beginnersmind

A post shared by Kyo Daiko (@kyodaiko) on Oct 17, 2018 at 8:11am PDT

Ho Etsu Taiko

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Come to every practice with a beginner's mind - this is a state of mind where we remind ourselves to stay lifelong learners of #taikolove.

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Yama no Oto

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@nendaiko #taikolove Day 17: The Beginner’s Mind. Do you recall the very first time you saw taiko? If someone took a photo of your face, what would it look like?

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LA Miyake Kai

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Day 17 of @nendaiko 's #TaikoLove challenge: BEGINNER'S MIND #LAMiyakeKai is blessed to be able to continue learning every day, from the masters like the Tsumuras, to our own members' wealth of knowledge.

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​Shinzui Daiko

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Challenge de @nendaiko #Foto día 17 - Mente de principiante (Beginner's mind) En la foto están los alumnos del primer curso de introducción al wadaiko que dicta @nikyokan #amorporeltaiko #taikolove

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Denver Taiko

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Day 17 of the #taikolove challenge. Today we look into the mind of one of our members to celebrate the theme of a beginners mind. We all feel like this at some point even though some members have been playing for a couple of decades. It's good because it keeps us on our toes! #HardAtWork #12341234 #ISwearICanCount

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Puna Taiko

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#taikolove Day 17: “Beginner’s Mind”. We’d be remiss to not give a shout-out to PJ Hirabayashi for first sharing the concept of a “beginner’s mind” with Puna Taiko. Over the years, we’ve been extremely fortunate to have hosted workshops with instructors from near and far who have all helped us to learn, develop and explore as drummers and students! Truly, the more that we learn, the greater the appreciation is for how much MORE there is to study!

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Soh Daiko

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Happened upon these young taiko enthusiasts while looking through some “home” movies. Want to see more from the #sohdaiko archives? Check out our submission to @taikocommunity’s #taikothon2018, airing via livestream this Sunday, October 21st starting at 10:00am PST (1:00pm EST)! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #taikolove #beginnersmind #whenwewereyoung #sohdaiko40th #50yearsandbeyond

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Great Lakes Taiko Center - Raion Taiko

San Jose Taiko

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Whether you've been playing taiko for 20 years or 20 minutes, there is always something you can learn from each other. Always striving to learn something new every time we're at the drum #taikolove #beginnersmind

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Nakama Daiko

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Day 17: Beginner’s Mind. I often lose track of this concept but it is important to have in order to keep growing and learning. The video is of us working on timing and form. I often feel like a broken record at times when we go over form and kata, but they are key components to taiko. Your form affects the sound you make on the drum and your ability to do various movements. Nakama members, if you’re reading this...please continue to be mindful about your form. “No T-Rex taiko, extend dem arms, keep enough space between you and the drum” □ those little things is what will make you stand out in the crowd. You can do! □□ #japanesedrumming #taiko #wadaiko #taikolove #wadaiko #kumidaiko

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Carrie from All Things Taiko

Triangle Taiko

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Joining the joy of taiko! Day 17 of @nendaiko photo challenge #taikolove is a beginner's mind. Marathons are one of our most fun ways for beginners to have the opportunity to practice our repertoire in a low stress, repetitive environment. We always enjoy cheering on the runners and fellowship. #triangletaiko #marathon #marathondrummer #raleighmarathon

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Tama Daiko

Kazenodaichi Taiko

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Day 17 is Beginner's Mind. We have had the pleasure of having professional taiko players teach us new things-- like new stance for Omiyage, or Odaiko playing, or traditional dancing. We go into these workshops with an open mind and willingness to learn. #taikolove @nendaiko

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Sophia from Taiko Tides

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Inktober/#TaikoLove Day 17: "Beginner's Mind" - (TBH I'm not entirely satisfied with how this one turned out, but I've been pretty busy with schoolwork, so I'd much rather draw something small than nothing at all.) - As a beginner, there's a lot of annoying stuff to deal with: sore muscles, blistered hands, repetitive drills, tiny form corrections, and boring beginner patterns. Luckily, I had some really encouraging teachers who made it fun and helped me improve. They're still teaching me new things all the time! Now, I'm learning cool new pieces and helping this year's newbies learn the basics. Good stuff happens if you keep learning. â–¡ . . . #inktober #inktober2018 #art #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #drawing #drawingchallenge #pen #ink #inkart #sharpie #sharpieart #markers #color #moleskine #TaikoLove #taiko #beginner #nendaiko

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Ryushin Rosario Taiko

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Challenge del día #mentedeprincipiante y van acá fotitos junto a los principiantes de este año: Ani, Lu y Agus. Felices de sumarlos al grupo, siempre es lindo crecer un poco más □□□ #ryushinrosariotaiko #amorporeltaiko #beginners ****************** Challenge of the day #beginnersmind and we share here some photos of the beginners of this year: Ani, Lu y Agus. Happy to have you joining the team, it is always nice to grow a little more □□□ #ryushinrosariotaiko #taikolove #beginners

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ShinDaiko

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#beginnersmind In taiko, there’s always something to learn, and there’s always a new instrument, style, or skill set to pick up. Here we are learning some flashy matsuri patterns taught to us by Kris Bergstrom (or possibly re-learning. They’re really hard □) #taikolove

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Spokane Taiko

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Day 17 of the @nendaiko #TaikoLove challenge is #beginnersmind. One of our beginner's classes from 2015. The largest we had in years. #TaikoLove #spokanetaiko #taiko #drums #drumming #japanesestyledrumming #spokane #beginnersmind

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​Kiseiko-Mineidanchi

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Challenge de Fotos #AmorPorElTaiko de @nendaiko - Día 17 - #MenteDePrincipiante . Nunca debemos perder la mente de principiante, esa que nos mantiene activos, con ganas de aprender cosas nuevas y de estar en constante crecimiento. Los chicos del taller y los alumnos de Gakko son el recuerdo latente de nuestros comienzos. ----------------------------- #TaikoLove photo challenge of @nendaiko - Day 17 - #BeginnersMind We must never lose the beginner's mind, the one that keeps us active, eager to learn new things and to be constantly growing. The people of the Taiko workshop and the students of Nihongo Gakko are the latent memory of our beginnings. . . . #Minei #Mineidanchi #Kiseiko #Eisa #Sousaku #Taiko #Wadaiko #Kumidaiko #OkinawaTaiko #Taller #Curso #Seibu #Gakko #嶺井 #嶺井団地 #気西鼓 #西部 #沖縄太鼓 #太鼓 #創作 #エイサー #principiante #Latergram #igers #ig_argentina □

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October 18 - Connection

Kita no Taiko

Happy to share this photo for Nen Daiko's #TaikoLove theme 'connection'. How we enjoy, express and connect to taiko is personal and can be very meaningful to our identity. It is a vessel that can connect communities, demographics, arts, cultures and people. How lucky we are to get to share in it! Photo by Daniel Torres

San Jose Taiko

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We begin and end every practice in a circle; an endless loop of positivity, expression, creativity and passion. We use this connection to each other as the foundation to connect to people from diverse communities through the power of taiko. #taikolove #connections #yoroshikuonegaishimasu #otsukaresamadeshita

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Unit Souzou

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At Unit Souzou, we value building #connection with each other and our community. This photo is from our Unit Souzou SOARS volunteer day at Beaverton's Giving Garden, which provides fresh produce for local food pantries. #taikolove

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ShinDaiko

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#connection is what taiko is all about, whether visual, musical, or personal (and most importantly for us, gastronomical â–¡). #taikolove

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Kodo

Carrie from All Things Taiko

​Nendaiko's #taikolove challenge! The theme for October 18 is Connection. I wish I could tag Ryo Shimamoto in this post. I am greatly indebted to him for his patience through the years. He is such a fantastic teacher and mentor. I am so lucky that my connection with Mark H Rooney connected me with Ryo! https://wadaiko-ryo.amebaownd.com/

Ikkon Wadaiko

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@nendaiko challenge! Day 18 - Connection #taikolove #taikoamor #nendaiko #ikkonwadaiko #taikobrazil #taiko #wadaiko

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Marh H. Taiko

Taiko Together

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Day 18 @nendaiko #taikolove - #connection - connecting with your body, with the music, with the beat, with your voice, with your inner hearing, with each other, with the instruments, with your family, with the community, with the universe... and they are all connected! #taikotogether #parentchildbonding #empowerment

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Ho Etsu Taiko

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#Taikolove is all about the connections - with music, our group members, our local community, and taiko groups all over world. Connect with us tonight at our â–¡Autumn Hues concert â–¡ with @shogoyoshii (formerly of @kodoheartbeat) and @on_ensemble's Shoji Kameda (@turtlefield76). See bio link.

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Sophia from Taiko Tides

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Inktober/#TaikoLove Day 18: "Connection" - One of the really important parts of taiko mentality is respecting the drums and the tools used to create the music. You have to appreciate that nature gave you the resources to be part of this beautiful art form. You, me, the drums, our fellow players, the audience, the earth itself - taiko is a way for us to connect to the world. â–¡ . . . #inktober #inktober2018 #art #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #drawing #drawingchallenge #pen #ink #inkart #sharpie #sharpieart #mujipens #moleskine #TaikoLove #taiko #connection #tree #nature #nendaiko

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Spokane Taiko

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Day 18 of the @nendaiko #TaikoLove challenge is #connection. Every summer our group goes through a gauntlet of performances for either the county or the city library system. The population that we work with most is the kids. We are grateful to have the chance to connect and share taiko with them. #TaikoLove #spokanetaiko #taiko #drums #drumming #japanesestyledrumming #spokane #connection Note for parents of the children portrayed in this post: please contact spokanetaiko@live.com if you have a concern about the media shown here. No harm is intended, nor profit gained from this post. Thank you!

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Naruwan Taiko

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Day 18 of @nendaiko #taikolove Photo Challenge: CONNECTIONS! "We have found taiko to be a great way to connect and bring together many different people from all backgrounds and walks of life into one wonderful family circle. For at Naruwan, we believe that everyone is welcome, for we are all one family! 那魯灣!" . . . . #taiko #taikolovephotochallenge #naruwan #family #familycircle #太鼓 #那魯灣 #那魯灣太鼓 #connections

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Yeeman Mui

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Day 18 @nendaiko #taikolove #connection - you don’t see taiko in this photo, but you see where my connection with the taiko world began □ where I found my purpose and my connection with the rest of the world □ □: @rushmore550

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Cairns Taiko

Great Lakes Taiko Center - Raion Taiko

Miyako Taiko

​#connection can mean many different things to us apparently ... what can we say? We’re a quirky bunch! thx for the fun, Nen Daiko! #taikolove

Tama Daiko

Triangle Taiko

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Image challenge day 18! We love to share our connection to taiko with the community, fun workshops and of course the connection with each other! We all agree that our members have become family. #TaikoLove #connection #nendaiko #triangletaiko #ncjapancenter #taikocommunity #community

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Kyo Daiko

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@nendaiko #TaikoLove Image Challenge Day 18 Theme: connection. Even if we keep missing each other’s glances, when we connect onstage with one another and with the audience, the fun of playing taiko multiplies exponentially! □: Kimmel Center Twitter Post (Press Conference highlighting Philadelphia’s Cultural Arts during the Democratic National Convention, July 2016) #taiko #wadaiko #drums #drumming #philadelphia #philly #connection

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Denver Taiko

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Day 18 of the #taikolove challenge. Connection is a keep component of Denver Taiko. We are deeply rooted (42 years) in Denver, CO. We very much value all of our connections to family, friends, and the people we meet along the way. Here are some photos of the city that we love. The 1st is from our early morning gig at the @runcolfax and the 2nd is from the annual Parade of Lights. #DenverLife #WelikeToKeepTheCityAwake

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Kazenodaichi Taiko

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Day 18 is connection! Connection is so important in taiko. The connection between the player and the taiko, the players of the group, the ensemble and their audience, with the taiko community, etc. The first picture was taken at a local event-- we thought it was a cute moment showing both young and old can enjoy taiko. The two individuals do not know each other, but they still, in that moment, were playing together, experiencing something new together. *we also love that they were both wearing pinkâ–¡* The second picture was taken at our first concert without a crucial member who had moved away. Before she left, she gifted us all a pair of tabi socks. So we all wore them for that performance so she was still with us. We consider ourselves a familyâ–¡ The connections made through taiko is probably my favorite part of playing taiko. #taikolove #taikofamily #thiswillprobablymakeallisoncry @nendaiko

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Puna Taiko

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#taikolove Day 18 - “connection”: throughout our adventures, we’ve been fortunate to partner with numerous organizations on community service projects. Sometimes taiko-related, sometimes not, each of these events have been an opportunity to strengthen our connection to our extended island ohana!

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Atlanta Taiko Project

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Day 18 of #taikolove - collaboration. The best representation of collaboration is our song “Your Red Scarf Matches Your Eyes”. We collaborate with one another to enjoy ourselves and also have a bunch of fun samba instruments making music too!

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Shinzui Daiko

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Challenge de @nendaiko #Foto día 18 - Conexión (Connection) #amorporeltaiko #taikolove #ourteam

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LA Miyake Kai

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Day 18 of @nendaiko #TaikoLove challenge: CONNECTION Through taiko we have formed important connections to last a lifetime!

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Heather Mitchell-Buck

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Thx to @markhtaiko & @terrybuckart for sharing taiko with Hood’s world music students! So cool when you can build #connection btw work life & #taiko life! #taikolove @happeningathood

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