#TaikoLove Photo Challenge - October 24-28 - Bachi, Friendships, Odaiko, Intensity, Teaching

The #TaikoLove photo challenge was initiated by Nen Daiko to engage taiko groups and individuals around the world. As of October 28, 52 groups and individuals have shared photos as part of the #TaikoLove photo challenge adding up to almost 700 posts. Check out the contributions from October 24-28. 

October 24 - Bachi

Shinzui Daiko

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Challenge de @nendaiko #Foto día 24 - Bachi #amorporeltaiko #taikolove

A post shared by Shinzuidaiko (@shinzuidaiko) on Oct 24, 2018 at 6:45pm PDT

Heather Mitchell-Buck

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it’s #bachi day in the #taikolove challenge! here’s my #everydaycarry (#taiko edition) @nendaiko @timbuk2

A post shared by Heather Mitchell-Buck (@hsmitchellbuck) on Oct 24, 2018 at 8:32pm PDT

​Fushicho Daiko Dojo

​Phoenix Taiko Kai showing off their fun, fiery bachi. Anyone know what song this goes with?

Kita no Taiko

The theme for today's #TaikoLove from Nen Daiko is 'bachi'. Here we are with odaiko bachi promoting our Hit Like a Girl women's workshop. Photo by Daniel Torres

Follow up on Bachi theme...we can't talk about them without bachi mishaps! Daniel might not appreciate it, but I can't get over this clip, I find it hilarious! â€‹

Ikkon Wadaiko

Spokane Taiko

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Day 24 of the @nendaiko #TaikoLove challenge is #bachi. We don't have any specific photos of bachi so I decided to share photos where the bachi kind of became a focal point of the photo. One photo is from Perry Street fair in 2017. The other from Fairchild Airforce Base during their Asian Pacific American celebration. #TaikoLove #spokanetaiko #taiko #drums #drumming #japanesestyledrumming #spokane #bachi

A post shared by SpokaneTaiko (@spokanetaiko) on Oct 25, 2018 at 9:09pm PDT

Atlanta Taiko Project

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Day 24 of the #taikolove challenge- bachi. #atlantataiko #atltaiko #taiko #taikodrums #atlantamusicians #japanesedrummers #atlantaperformers #atlantataikoproject #atltaikoproject

A post shared by Atlanta Taiko Project (@atlantataikoproject) on Oct 24, 2018 at 11:12am PDT

Ryushin Rosario Taiko

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Challenge ya casi llegando a su fin, hoy: #bachi, fiel compañero ******************** The Challenge is almost getting to its end, today: #bachi, old friend of ours #taikolove #amorporeltaiko #ryushinrosariotaiko

A post shared by Ryushin Rosario Taiko (@ryushinrosariotaiko) on Oct 25, 2018 at 6:16am PDT

Triangle Taiko

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@nendaiko Day 24 photo #Bachi !! Photo courtesy of @alsuwaidi.fahad #TaikoLove #triangletaiko #taiko #nendaiko

A post shared by Triangle Taiko (@triangletaiko) on Oct 24, 2018 at 7:22pm PDT

Kazenodaichi Taiko

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Day 24 is Bachi! Bachi are the sticks we use to play taiko. They come in a variety of wood types, lengths, thicknesses. The variety allows us to play different drums, and to also get different sounds out of the drum. Kat-garoo pictured here is collecting bachi after a demo we did at an anime convention. #taikolove

A post shared by Kazenodaichi Taiko (@kndtaiko) on Oct 24, 2018 at 6:51pm PDT

San Jose Taiko

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#taikolove Day 24: Bachi. We couldn't play taiko without our bachi (drumsticks). Swipe left to learn how Mitchell cares for his bachi (full video on our YouTube channel), the awesome way you get to label your bachi when your last name is Chiba, what dozens of bachi waiting for a home look like and what happens when you get a little too excited playing shime...

A post shared by San Jose Taiko (@sanjosetaiko) on Oct 24, 2018 at 8:03pm PDT

Great Lakes Taiko Center - Raion Taiko

Cairns Taiko

Unit Souzou

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That feeling when you break your first pair of #bachi. #TaikoLove

A post shared by Unit Souzou (@unitsouzou) on Oct 26, 2018 at 5:10pm PDT

Ho Etsu Taiko

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We spread #taikolove with our #bachi or drumsticks. Sometimes we burn the broken ones like at last weekend’s @kadontaiko retreat.

A post shared by Ho Etsu Taiko (@hoetsutaiko) on Oct 24, 2018 at 6:12am PDT

Puna Taiko

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#taikolove Day 24 - “bachi”: sometimes they snap, sometimes they’re autographed, and sometimes you get a bunch of new ones in all at once (and it’s better than those book orders back in elementary school!). One things for certain though, they’re utterly essential.

A post shared by Puna Taiko (@punataiko) on Oct 25, 2018 at 3:06am PDT

Denver Taiko

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Day 24 of the #taikolove challenge! Today is about our bachi or stick. We have a variety of bachi & each of our members has a different pair to play our different drums & to their preference. You can see in the photo that we some beautiful models that are each holding a different pair of bachi to play a chu-daiko (middle size drum), ohida (large flat drum), shime-daiko (small drum), & odaiko (big drum). #BachiModels #FreshBachiSmell

A post shared by Denver Taiko (@denvertaiko) on Oct 24, 2018 at 1:26pm PDT

Sophia from Taiko Tides

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Inktober/#TaikoLove Day 24: "Bachi" - I think the best word to describe how I feel when I have my bachi in my hands would be "invincible". Holding a pair of bachi always makes me feel stronger, more confident, and, yes, cooler. It's also really interesting to see how much I've progressed with how I handle my bachi. This drawing was inspired by a guy I practice with, who I'll keep anonymous for now. He has a really natural and beautiful way of using his bachi as an extension of himself. I'm not sure how much my own bachi technique has improved by watching him perform, but I hope one day I'll be able to play just as well. . . . #inktober #inktober2018 #art #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #drawing #drawingchallenge #pen #ink #inkart #sharpie #sharpieart #mujipens #moleskine #TaikoLove #taiko #bachi #nendaiko

A post shared by an awkward bean w/ big dreams (@ocean.dreaming) on Oct 24, 2018 at 8:05pm PDT

Tama Daiko

Kyo Daiko

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@nendaiko #TaikoLove Image Challenge Day 24 Theme: bachi (taiko drumsticks). It's always sad when one's favorite bachi break, especially if it's in the middle of a performance! In our dojo we give new life to broken bachi: many have been turned into a cool looking way to store our stuff! â–¡: Elissa Goldberg #taiko #wadaiko #drums #drumming #instadrums #instaphilly #philadelphia #philly #recycle #storagesolutions #bachi

A post shared by Kyo Daiko (@kyodaiko) on Oct 24, 2018 at 8:25am PDT

Naruwan Taiko

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Day 24 of @nendaiko #taikolove Photo Challenge: BACHI! "Every dent, break, and signature is a cherished memory." You can never have too many bachi! Where do you buy yours? Do you make your own? And where do you store them? . . . . . #taikolovephotochallenge #taiko #bachi

A post shared by Naruwan Taiko (@naruwantaiko) on Oct 24, 2018 at 5:59pm PDT

Yama no Oto

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@nendaiko #taikolove photo challenge Day 24: Bachi! I’ve found that school groups love seeing the different sizes of bachi, so I usually try and bring a selection of different kinds of (non-blood-stained) bachi.

A post shared by Yama no Oto (@yyctaiko) on Oct 24, 2018 at 11:42am PDT

LA Miyake Kai

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Day 24 of the @nendaiko #TaikoLove challenge is BACHI! Like these beautiful #MiyakeTaiko bachi at @asanotaikous imported all the way from Japan!

A post shared by LA Miyake Kai (@lamiyakekai) on Oct 24, 2018 at 9:51pm PDT

Kiseiko-Mineidanchi

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Challenge de Fotos #AmorPorElTaiko de @nendaiko - Día 24 - #Bachi . Para esta temática respoteamos los bachi decorados por los chicos de Nihongo Gakko en el Taller de Eisa del año pasado -----------------------------. #TaikoLove photo challenge of @nendaiko - Day 24 - #Bachi . For this topic, we repost the bachi decorated by the kids from Nihongo Gakko in last year's Eisa Workshop. . . . #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

A post shared by Kiseiko-Mineidanchi 気西鼓•嶺井団地 (@kmdanchi) on Oct 31, 2018 at 8:51am PDT

October 25 - Friendships

Kodo

Yama no Oto

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@nendaiko #taikolove Day 25: friendship! If you recently watched our @taikocommunity #taikothon video, you’ll already know that we were friends before taiko peeps. Check out our video Taiko Story!

A post shared by Yama no Oto (@yyctaiko) on Oct 25, 2018 at 11:30am PDT

Naruwan Taiko

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Day 25 of @nendaiko #taikolove Challenge: a really special one today...FRIENDSHIP! "What makes the taiko community so great is that you get to meet a variety of different people and create lasting friendships. We don't just play taiko together. We've explored hiking trails, screamed together at theme parks, helped the community, gone on food adventures, celebrated holidays, and even watched the latest superhero movies together. We have become a family, which makes drumming together that much more special." . . . #taiko #friendship #family #love #naruwantaiko

A post shared by Naruwan Taiko (@naruwantaiko) on Oct 25, 2018 at 6:16pm PDT

Genbu Daiko

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Established bonds or new relationships, FRIENDSHIP is truly important. ♥️ . . . @nendaiko #taikolove #friends #friendship #サンディエゴ #玄武 #太鼓 #友達 #sandiego #genbu #taiko #genbudaiko

A post shared by Genbu Daiko of San Diego (@genbudaiko) on Oct 25, 2018 at 3:39pm PDT

Kyo Daiko

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We meet a lot of interesting characters and start new friendships through playing and performing taiko. Today, we’re throwing it back to just 6 months ago when we made a new, ah, phriend at a Philadelphia Phillies game. @nendaiko #TaikoLove Image Challenge Day 25 theme: friendships. ?: Copyright©️2018 The Phillies, Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, April 20, 2018 #taiko #wadaiko #drums #drumming #philadelphia #philly #whyilovephilly #phillylovenotes @phillies #TBT #youcanstandundermyumbrella #throwback #Phanatic #friendship

A post shared by Kyo Daiko (@kyodaiko) on Oct 25, 2018 at 7:24am PDT

Ho Etsu Taiko

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#Friendships that koala together, stay together. #taikolove

A post shared by Ho Etsu Taiko (@hoetsutaiko) on Oct 25, 2018 at 3:50am PDT

Sophia from Taiko Tides

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Inktober/#TaikoLove Day 25: "Friendships" - I really like the taiko pieces where you have two (or more!) people facing each other while playing, like Isamigoma/Tombane. At first it feels awkward to keep eye contact, but then you really get to CONNECT with your fellow players. Also, both mistakes and those perfectly-performed-moments are better with a taiko buddy cheering you on. It's a great bonding experience. â–¡ . . . #inktober #inktober2018 #art #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #drawing #drawingchallenge #pen #ink #inkart #sharpie #sharpieart #mujipens #moleskine #TaikoLove #taiko #friendships #nendaiko

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Triangle Taiko

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Day 25 @nendaiko photo challenge is #Friendship. We are so blessed to have a mixture of cultures and personalities and celebrated individuality and we love going and doing and sharing not only #taiko, but #life together! (Funny how the same person is always the selfie originator!! â–¡â–¡) #TaikoLove #nationalmall #taikotakeover #asheborozoo #cupajoe #triangletaiko #bestfriendgoals

A post shared by Triangle Taiko (@triangletaiko) on Oct 25, 2018 at 12:13pm PDT

Kazenodaichi Taiko

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Day 25 of @nendaiko photo challenge is Friendship. Our group has become very close. We spend time together at events like weddings, taiko conferences, long car rides, trivia night...#taikolove . . . . Kris Bergstrom is the one sleeping, if you couldn't tell. He knows this photo exists...but we have never shared it publically....until now....like 2 years later. Thanks for riding with us to ECTC Kris! Blame @taikoproject for giving me the idea

A post shared by Kazenodaichi Taiko (@kndtaiko) on Oct 25, 2018 at 4:55pm PDT

Issho Daiko

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Retomamos el #Desafío de @nendaiko. Día 25: Amistad. Así celebramos el 1er aniversario de IsshoDaiko □ Este diciembre cumplimos 2 años. . . . . We're back to @nendaiko 's #challenge, day 25: Friendships. This is how we celebrated our 1st Issho Daiko anniversary □□ In December we'll celebrate the 2nd. . . . . #taiko #taikolove #percusionjaponesa #tamborjapones #taikoenespaña #taikoespaña #eltaikoune #taikoconnection #conexiontaiko #isabelromeotaiko #isshodaiko #aniversario #friendship #amistad

A post shared by Issho Daiko (@isshodaiko) on Oct 26, 2018 at 12:57am PDT

Denver Taiko

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Day 25 of the #taikolove challenge is about friendships! We believe Denver Taiko is a family and the friendships we have built with one another is one of the keys to our success. These photos capture some of our best times together over the past couple of years. #4evafriends #StuckWithEachOther #FamilyMakesTheDreamWork

A post shared by Denver Taiko (@denvertaiko) on Oct 25, 2018 at 1:10pm PDT

Ikkon Wadaiko

Kita no Taiko

Cairns Taiko

San Jose Taiko

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As a 45 year old organization, many friendships have been made by people within our group as well as with people from around the world. One of these friendships we're extremely fortunate to have is with the group Kodo. Our early members became friends with the pioneering members of Kodo even before they were Kodo, back in the 70s when they were still part of Ondekoza. This friendship has continued through the years and is now part of the fabric of the new generations of both of our groups. We were so happy to have them come to our studio last year when they were on tour to enjoy some good food and dance Ei Ja Nai Ka while helping them celebrate their groups 35th Anniversary. SJT ❤️ @kodoheartbeat #taikolove

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LA Miyake Kai

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#TaikoLove Day 25: FRIENDSHIP Friendship can come in many forms, and for #lamiyakekai most of those bonding experiences have something to do with food! #nagashisomen @nendaiko

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Great Lakes Taiko Center - Raion Taiko

Puna Taiko

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#taikolove day 25 - “friendships”: We could spam photos for today’s theme - finding just a handful of photos was tough! Since our performance group is primarily youth, the turnover is high. Still - a lot of our drummers current and past have maintained their friendships even after moving on to new adventures!

A post shared by Puna Taiko (@punataiko) on Oct 25, 2018 at 11:37pm PDT

Shinzui Daiko

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Challenge de @nendaiko #Foto día 25 - Amistades (friendships) #amorporeltaiko #taikolove #ourtaikofriends

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Carrie from All Things Taiko

Ryushin Rosario Taiko

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Generar un vínculo bueno es tb parte de lo que buscamos como objetivo. Las buenas relaciones se reflejan en las presentaciones, es bueno contar con acompañeros así para pasar diferentes experiencias juntos #amistades ******************** To be able to create a good bind is also part of our objectives. Good relationships are reflected in the performances we have, it is good to be able to count with partners like this to go through our different experiences together #friendship #taikolove #amorporeltaiko #ryushinrosariotaiko

A post shared by Ryushin Rosario Taiko (@ryushinrosariotaiko) on Oct 28, 2018 at 12:30pm PDT

Atlanta Taiko Project

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Combo of Day 21 & Day 25 of #taikolove - backstage/friendships. Down time before performances or rehearsals are often spent playing with silly filters or enjoying a glass of wine and chatting with one another. Taiko has brought the greatest friendships of all to our lives! #atlantataiko #atltaiko #taiko #taikodrums #atlantamusicians #japanesedrummers #atlantaperformers #atlantataikoproject #atltaikoproject

A post shared by Atlanta Taiko Project (@atlantataikoproject) on Oct 25, 2018 at 8:13am PDT

Spokane Taiko

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Day 25 of the @nendaiko #TaikoLove challenge is #friendships. Just a couple of group selfies. #TaikoLove #spokanetaiko #taiko #drums #drumming #japanesestyledrumming #spokane #friendships

A post shared by SpokaneTaiko (@spokanetaiko) on Oct 25, 2018 at 9:20pm PDT

Tama Daiko

Kiseiko-Mineidanchi

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Challenge de Fotos #AmorPorElTaiko de @nendaiko - Día 25 - #Amistades . En la recta final de este desafío (aunque bastante retrasados), hacemos referencia a la frase publicada por @nendaiko para este tema: "Las amistades son lo que te sucede mientras estas ocupado tocando Taiko" (derivado de la frase de J. Lennon) Gracias a todos los amigos que hicimos a lo largo de estos años! ---------------------------- . #TaikoLove photo challenge of @nendaiko - Day 25 - #Friendships . In the final stretch of this challenge (although quite delayed), we refer to the words published by @nendaiko for this topic: "Friendships are what happens to you while you are busy playing Taiko" (derived from the words of J. Lennon) Thanks to all the friends we made over this years! . . . #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

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October 26 - Odaiko

Kyo Daiko

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@nendaiko #TaikoLove Image Challenge Day 26 theme: odaiko. We have 3 odaiko made by Mr. Toshi Kato of California and they all measure 30” in diameter. Needless to say, we LOVE playing them! □: Stephen Kimmel; Tom and Christina playing Odaiko Kakeai Kihon Kyoku by Kenny Endo at @morrisarboretum in April 2017 #taiko #wadaiko #drums #drumming #philadelphia #philly #instaphilly #instadrums #katotaiko #odaiko

A post shared by Kyo Daiko (@kyodaiko) on Oct 26, 2018 at 11:57am PDT

San Francisco Taiko Dojo

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Odaiko stands are best built by committee...or something like that. â–¡ To see our newest odaiko in action, grab your ITF ticket today!! Link: http://www.sftaiko.com/tickets-itf50 . . . . #taiko #taikolife #odaiko #sftd50 #drums #percussion #sanfrancisco #sanmateo #worldmusic

A post shared by San Francisco Taiko Dojo (@sftaiko) on Oct 26, 2018 at 4:21pm PDT

Unit Souzou

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Our #Odaiko holds a special place in our hearts. This beautiful Asano Taiko big drum adds drama to our performances with its presence and sound, whether we choose to open with a startling strike or leave the audience in anticipation. #TaikoLove #odaiko

A post shared by Unit Souzou (@unitsouzou) on Oct 26, 2018 at 8:02am PDT

Young Park

Yama no Oto

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@nendaiko #taikolove day 26: Odaiko!

A post shared by Yama no Oto (@yyctaiko) on Oct 26, 2018 at 3:19pm PDT

TaikoArts Midwest

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Doing some more #TaikoLove posts and today’s word is #ODAIKO Check out this beautiful shot of our leader Jennifer Weir on the Odaiko. @nendaiko Photo credit: @richryanphoto #taiko #taikoartsmidwest #power #grace #artistry

A post shared by TaikoArts Midwest (@taikoarts) on Oct 26, 2018 at 12:51pm PDT

Denver Taiko

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Day 26 of the #taikolove challenge! Are you still with us? Today we offer you a photo of our odaiko and 2 of our tall members that make it look small here! We swear it's bigger in person! â–¡ This was taken at the annual Mother's Day event at @tagawagardens performance. We hope to see you at Tagawa Gardens and other performances soon! #OpticalIllusion #OrIsIt? #Odaiko

A post shared by Denver Taiko (@denvertaiko) on Oct 26, 2018 at 12:58pm PDT

Yeeman Mui

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Day 26 @nendaiko #taikolove #odaiko - there are many ways to build or embrace your relationships with the odaiko... #taikowomen #womenintaiko #taikopower #expressiveness #truthfulness #authenticity

A post shared by Yeeman "ManMan" Mui (@yeemanmui) on Oct 26, 2018 at 3:04pm PDT

San Jose Taiko

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As a group, we're very lucky to have multiple odaiko (big drums) including our newest, a five foot one inch diameter hiradaiko made by Toshi Kato of Kato Taiko. Swipe through to see it in action and see a short bit from our concert preshow on in. @tkato50 #taikolove

A post shared by San Jose Taiko (@sanjosetaiko) on Oct 26, 2018 at 4:18pm PDT

Naruwan Taiko

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Day 26 of @nendaiko #taikolove Photo Challenge: ODAIKO! Let's face it; while we all love playing the odaiko, it is by far the most difficult piece of equipment to move around. Especially when you got no elevator nearby.... . . . . #taiko #odaiko #naruwantaiko

A post shared by Naruwan Taiko (@naruwantaiko) on Oct 26, 2018 at 2:28pm PDT

Issho Daiko

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@nendaiko #taikolove #challenge #Desafío día 26: #odaiko. . . . . Odaiko: El tambor grande // The big drum. . . . . Foto ? @marasaiz.photo . . . . #taiko #percusionjaponesa #tamborjapones #taikomadrid #taikoenmadrid #taikoespaña #taikoenespaña #percusion #isabelromeotaiko #isshodaiko #nendaiko #nendaikochallenge #eltaikoune #conexiontaiko #taikoconnection #marasaizphotography

A post shared by Issho Daiko (@isshodaiko) on Oct 27, 2018 at 3:01pm PDT

Great Lakes Taiko Center - Raion Taiko

Ikkon Wadaiko

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@nendaiko challenge! Day 26 - Oodaiko #taikolove #taikoamor #nendaiko #ikkonwadaiko #taikobrazil #taiko #wadaiko

A post shared by Ikkon Wadaiko (@ikkon_wadaiko) on Oct 26, 2018 at 7:38am PDT

Cairns Taiko

Kazenodaichi Taiko

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Day 26 is Odaiko! Dobbs again crushing it on Odaiko. #taikolove

A post shared by Kazenodaichi Taiko (@kndtaiko) on Oct 27, 2018 at 1:42pm PDT

Kita no Taiko

Nen Daiko's #TaikoLove theme for today is 'odaiko.' Here's a different view, after repairing its hide, we use a litter to lift our odaiko back onto the stand. It's not that heavy for this number of people, but we want to treat it very carefully.

Puna Taiko

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#taikolove Day 26 - “odaiko”: aaaah, the eponymous odaiko. For us at Puna Taiko, an instrument that we really should focus on more! Tonight’s photos highlight our workshop with Yoshikazu sensei, building our o-hira, and a special guest odaiko artist at a Halloween gig many years ago!

A post shared by Puna Taiko (@punataiko) on Oct 26, 2018 at 11:00pm PDT

Ho Etsu Taiko

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Every taiko player knows that the keys to moving the #odaiko are teamwork and #taikolove.

A post shared by Ho Etsu Taiko (@hoetsutaiko) on Oct 26, 2018 at 8:32am PDT

Sophia from Taiko Tides

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Inktober/#TaikoLove: "Odaiko" - Had some fun with negative space on this one! (I also put a nagative of the original on the second slide, plus the concept sketch b/c it looks funny â–¡) The odaiko is one of my favorite drums to play. I love how challenging and dramatic and intense it is. It's also one of the more iconic images of the art of taiko - a lone drummer testing the limits of their strength and stamina with an odaiko solo. . . . #inktober #inktober2018 #art #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #drawing #drawingchallenge #negativespace #pen #ink #inkart #sharpie #sharpieart #mujipens #moleskine #TaikoLove #taiko #odaiko #nendaiko

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Spokane Taiko

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Day 26 of the @nendaiko #TaikoLove challenge is #odaiko. These were taken at KSPS studios in March this year. #TaikoLove #spokanetaiko #taiko #drums #drumming #japanesestyledrumming #spokane #odaiko

A post shared by SpokaneTaiko (@spokanetaiko) on Oct 26, 2018 at 8:27pm PDT

Ryushin Rosario Taiko

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Nos salteamos temática para reservar foto especial y pasamos a la de #odaiko ✌□ ************************* We skip the hashtag of today's challenge to make a special post and go right to #odaiko ✌□ #taikolove #amorporeltaiko #ryushinrosariotaiko

A post shared by Ryushin Rosario Taiko (@ryushinrosariotaiko) on Oct 25, 2018 at 2:16pm PDT

Tama Daiko

Atlanta Taiko Project

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Day 26 of #taikolove -Odaiko. It’s difficult to get our huge Odaiko to performances sometimes so when we do bust it out, we go crazy!! . . #atlantataiko #atltaiko #taiko #taikodrums #atlantamusicians #japanesedrummers #atlantaperformers #atlantataikoproject #atltaikoproject

A post shared by Atlanta Taiko Project (@atlantataikoproject) on Oct 26, 2018 at 6:08am PDT

Triangle Taiko

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Day 26 @nendaiko photo challenge is #Odaiko. Wanted to showcase this beautiful drum in the background made by Jim Sink of #earthspirittaiko . (Who is in the the left of the photo) This opportunity during our joint concert was amazing, including the fact that he has made many of their drums and is trying to pass on his craft knowledge to others. #TaikoLove #triangletaiko #drumconcert #taikodrums #asheboronc #shareknowledge

A post shared by Triangle Taiko (@triangletaiko) on Oct 26, 2018 at 11:47am PDT

Shinzui Daiko

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Challenge de @nendaiko #Foto día 26 - Odaiko #amorporeltaiko #taikolove #odaiko

A post shared by Shinzuidaiko (@shinzuidaiko) on Oct 26, 2018 at 2:13pm PDT

Kiseiko Mineidanchi

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Challenge de Fotos #AmorPorElTaiko de @nendaiko - Día 26 - #Odaiko . Nuestros Odaikos de Eisa observando a los chicos de la taller, ansiosos y expectantes de entrar en acción. ----------------------------- . #TaikoLove photo challenge of @nendaiko - Day 26 - #Odaiko . Our Eisa Odaikos watching the workshop people, anxious and expectant to take action. . . . #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 #Taller

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October 27 - Intensity

San Jose Taiko

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That intensity when you're at minute 8 of playing odaiko for a 9 minute song... #taikolove #7lands

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Naruwan Taiko

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Day 27 of @nendaiko #taikolove Photo Challenge: When are Naruwanians the most intense? When they're HANGRY. . . . . #taiko #naruwantaiko #feedherplease #intensity

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Unit Souzou

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Day 27 of the NenDaiko taiko challenge and the word of the day is #intensity. We think Toru's face says it all. #taikolove

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Denver Taiko

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Day 27 of the #taikolove challenge and we're talkin intensity today! Check out this concentration on playing the shime along with a little sweat! â–¡ #WeDontSweatWeGlow #GirlPower

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Great Lakes Taiko Center - Raion Taiko

Yama no Oto

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@nendaiko #taikolove Day 27: Intensity. Odaiko Battle with @marts.360 ! (â–¡: @d.sato.art)

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Ho Etsu Taiko

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Narimono, small but mighty. #intensity #taikolove

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Cairns Taiko

Puna Taiko

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#taikolove Day 27 - “intensity”: while we’re definitely working on smiling more on stage, sometimes a strong intense expression can be striking as well!

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Issho Daiko

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@nendaiko #Desafío #challenge Día 27: Intensidad / Intensity. . . . . #taiko #percusionjaponesa #taikolove #taikomadrid #taikoenmadrid #taikoespaña #taikoenespaña #percusion #isshodaiko #isabelromeotaiko #nendaiko #nendaikochallenge #taikoconnection #conexiontaiko #darlotodo

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Tama Daiko

Kazenodaichi Taiko

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Day 27 is intensity! Intensity to me can relate to a look on one's face, dynamics, choreography, and even lighting/ staging. Intensity doesn't mean loud, or fast necessarily. Intensity can be small, focused movements. #taikolove

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Kiseiko-Mineidanchi

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Challenge de Fotos #AmorPorElTaiko de @nendaiko - Día 27 - #Intensidad . Intensidad: Grado de fuerza o de energía con que se realiza una acción o se manifiesta un fenómeno, un sentimiento. ----------------------------- . #TaikoLove photo challenge of @nendaiko - Day 27 - #Intensity . Intensity: Degree of force or energy that performs an action or manifests a phenomenon, a feeling. . . . #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

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Aber Taiko

Ryushin Rosario Taiko

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Hace falta que digamos por qué elegimos esta foto para el challenge de hoy? #intensidad Te queremos Dieguito! ********************* Do we need to clarify why we chosed this pic for today's challenge? #intensity We love you Diego! #taikolove #taikophoto #ryushinrosariotaiko #amorporel taiko

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Ikkon Wadaiko

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@nendaiko challenge! Day 27 - Intensity Day 28 - Teaching For day 27 a pic of our Chichibu Yatai Bayashi. For day 28 a pic of us and Minowa-sensei from Japan! #taikolove #taikoamor #nendaiko #ikkonwadaiko #taikobrazil #taiko #wadaiko

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Atlanta Taiko Project

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Day 27 of #taikolove - intensity. sometimes you have to scream to bring it out the best in you . #atlantataiko #atltaiko #taiko #taikodrums #atlantamusicians #japanesedrummers #atlantaperformers #atlantataikoproject #atltaikoproject

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Kita no Taiko

'Intensity' is the #TaikoLove theme for today. Here I am performing Santoko as an oni for our 2014 production. You have to be really focused to play taiko in a mask!

Kyo Daiko

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@nendaiko #TaikoLove Image Challenge Day 27 theme: intensity. If you have ever seen us perform Aoba Castle, composed by our very own Paul Butler (based on the popular Japanese song Kojo no Tsuki by Rentaro Taki) then you understand why this piece is the musical embodiment of intensity. As the two sides battle each other with archers and sword fights, the tension slowly builds. It continues to grow as the generals enter the battle and our heroes fight. It all comes to a head during an intense melee involving both armies. How does the battle end? You'll have to come watch us perform the piece to find out! â–¡: Elissa Goldberg at the 2018 Sakura Taiko Takeover at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC. #taiko #wadaiko #drums #drumming #instadrums #intensity

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Spokane Taiko

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Day 27 of the @nendaiko #TaikoLove challenge is #intensity. Aaron and Johanna in 2014 were highly focused and Aaron, Anna, Finn, Amanda, and Mari were equally focused in 2018. #TaikoLove #spokanetaiko #taiko #drums #drumming #japanesestyledrumming #spokane #intensity

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Sophia from Taiko Tides

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Inktober/#TaikoLove: "Intensity": Taiko + Star Wars = TAIKO JEDI KNIGHT (bonus points if you got the reference before reading the caption â–¡) . . . #inktober #inktober2018 #art #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #drawing #drawingchallenge #stippling #pen #ink #inkart #sharpie #sharpieart #mujipens #moleskine #TaikoLove #taiko #intensity #nendaiko #starwars #theforceawakens

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Shinzui Daiko

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Challenge de @nendaiko #Foto día 27 - Intensidad (Intensity) Nada más intenso que yatai bayashi □ #amorporeltaiko #taikolove

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Triangle Taiko

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Day 27 @nendaiko photo challenge #intensity. Love this photo found linked to a festival from years past where you can still feel the energy and unity from the performers. #triangletaiko #internatonalfestival #powerful #taiko #drumming #unity #oneness #performance #TaikoLove

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October 28 - Teaching

Bruce Mui Ghent

Day 28 of the #taikolove Photo Challenge, Theme - Teaching. Tanaka-Sensei, after 50 years, still teaching. It is often said, performers move audiences but teachers change lives. Sensei has done both...and for 50yrs. But because of his teaching, countless lives have been changed by his passion, dedication, effort...his pioneering mission from which he has never wavered from... and I for one am so ever grateful for I am one of those countless lives that have been changed...

Taiko Together

San Jose Taiko

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#taikolove Day 28: Teaching. Teaching is a huge part of what we do in San Jose Taiko. Whether it's teaching at the North American Taiko Conference, our own Collegiate Taiko Intensive, our Junior Taiko program or any number of other classes and workshops we teach, we love sharing taiko with everyone we can.

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Puna Taiko

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#taikolove Day 28 - “teaching”: while we’ve been extremely fortunate to have studied under practitioners from near and far; we also strive to pass on what we’ve learned to others. This has been accomplished through our Sunday classes as well as outreach programs at other temples or organizations. Truly, teaching is one of the best ways to REALLY learn something!

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Genbu Daiko

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Teachers are educators, mentors, and protectors. They are also completely dependent on their students seeking the power of knowledge. . . . @nendaiko #taikolove #teacher #teaching #サンディエゴ #玄武 #太鼓 #先生 #sandiego #genbu #taiko #genbudaiko

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Mark H. Taiko

Shinzui Daiko

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Challenge de @nendaiko #Foto día 28 - Enseñanza (Teaching) ❤️ #amorporeltaiko #taikolove

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Cairns Taiko

Spokane Taiko

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Day 28 of the @nendaiko #TaikoLove challenge is #teaching. Every summer, our group does a tour of the local libraries for the summer reading program. We do about 3 songs, then give the kids a chance to play. Here is Jean and Finn leading during the hands-on portion of the hour. #TaikoLove #spokanetaiko #taiko #drums #drumming #japanesestyledrumming #spokane #teaching

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Triangle Taiko

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Day 28 @nendaiko photo challenge #teaching . We have begun to expand our group knowledge base to include mochi pounding techniques introduced to us by Toshi Kato almost a year ago. @tkato50 #lataikoinstitute #triangletaiko #mochipounding #mochitsuki #TaikoLove #taiko

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Naruwan Taiko

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Day 28 of @nendaiko #taikolove Photo Challenge: TEACHING! "There is nothing more special than seeing someone's eyes light up when they hit a taiko for the very first time, as if they were just introduced to their immense and spectacular potential." . . . #taiko #naruwantaiko #teaching #taikolovephotochallenge Photo by @madzandkidz

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Sophia from Taiko Tides

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Inktober/#TaikoLove Day 28: "Teaching" - A quick sketch today, from a teacher's point-of-view. I recently started teaching a new piece to some of the newer members of our taiko group, and it's been pretty interesting. So far, I've learned that flexibility, patience, and positivity are the most important qualities to keep in mind. It's my first time teaching a taiko piece, so sometimes it can get frustrating, but it's pretty amazing when you watch your trainees perform together for the first time. Think "bad-ass musical training montage à la 'I'll Make A Man Out of You' (from Mulan)." ? . . . #inktober #inktober2018 #art #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #drawing #drawingchallenge #sketch #pen #ink #inkart #sharpie #sharpieart #mujipens #moleskine #TaikoLove #taiko #teaching #nendaiko

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Denver Taiko

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Day 28 of the #taikolove challenge is about teaching! We love being able to share the art of taiko with the youth in out Junior Denver Taiko program, when we're hosting workshops, and even in the middle of a performance! There is nothing like hitting a taiko for the 1st time. #SharingIsCaring #HeyMomILearnedSomethingToday

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Kiseiko-Mineidanchi

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Challenge de Fotos #AmorPorElTaiko de @nendaiko - Día 28 - #Enseñanza . Compartir nuestros conocimientos con ellos es parte fundamental de nuestro aprendizaje y crecimiento. Se acaba el año y los talleres se preparan para la muestra de fin de año. El año que viene se abren nuevos talleres y te esperamos con muchas ganas!! ----------------------------- . #TaikoLove photo challenge of @nendaiko - Day 28 - #Teaching . Sharing our knowledge with them is a fundamental part of our learning and growth. The year is ending and the workshops are preparing for the end of the year exhibition. Next year new workshops are opening and we are waiting for you! . . . #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 □

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Tama Daiko

Great Lakes Taiko Center - Raion Taiko

Yeeman Mui

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Part of my #teaching philosophy - #PLAY nurtures creativity, motor skills, resilience, resourcefulness.... let’s all take play seriously! (@nendaiko #taikolove Day 28 “teaching”) #freeatlast #danielgreenberg

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Ho Etsu Taiko

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Suzuki-sensei taught us about #edobayashi earlier this year, but we also learned from the mastery of his #teaching skills as well. He taught us with each movement, look, and breath we shared together. #taikolove

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Ikkon Wadaiko

Atlanta Taiko Project

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Day 28 of #taikolove - teaching. Our founder, Peter, usually teaches us new songs but we are encouraging the group to take more opportunities to teach as well!! . . . #atlantataiko #atltaiko #taiko #taikodrums #atlantamusicians #japanesedrummers #atlantaperformers #atlantataikoproject #atltaikoproject

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Kyo Daiko

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An important part of our mission is to teach our community about taiko drumming. For the @nendaiko #TaikoLove Image Challenge Day 28 theme of teaching, here are a few ways we do that: hosting community workshops, like our half-day Taiko Taster; teaching within our own groups; and of course, helping our audiences learn a little more about taiko! #taiko #wadaiko #drums #drumming #instadrums #instaphilly #philadelphia #philly #teaching

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Unit Souzou

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We are proud to be building the next generation of taiko players! Each year, Unit Souzou brings the joy of taiko to more than 2500 kids in our community through our school-based programming. #TaikoLove #nextgeneration #teaching

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Kazenodaichi Taiko

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Day 28 is Teaching! We shoot videos of pieces in a POV view. These are used to help teach our rep to new members. We also love to learn new information from a variety of teachers.#taikolove

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Issho Daiko

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@nendaiko #Desafío #challenge Día 28: #Enseñar / #Teaching. . . . Enseñando se aprende muchísimo. Cómo dar las herramientas para que se comprenda lo que quieres transmitir. #amorporeltaiko. . . . . Teaching is a sure way of learning. How to provide with the tools for students to understand what you want to pass on. #taikolove. . . . . #taiko #percusionjaponesa #tamborjapones #taikomadrid #taikoenmadrid #taikoespaña #taikoenespaña #percusion #isshodaiko #isabelromeotaiko #nendaiko #nendaikochallenge

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Carrie from All Things Taiko

​Nen Daiko #taikolove challenge #28! Teaching... apparently I make these faces often because nearly every photo I have of me teaching is similar.