You might have a chance to play the Okedaiko, the barrel drum.
It is light enough to carry around and can show characteristic, dynamic choreography and rhythm.
(BTW, KENJInglish is really taking off in Part 3 and Part 4...)
Monday, October 5, 2015
Sunday, October 4, 2015
What We do in our workshop part 3
This is a popular, traditional piece called "Miyake".
People who participated my workshops before should remember their sore muscles...
People who participated my workshops before should remember their sore muscles...
Saturday, October 3, 2015
What We do in Workshop part 2
"Kan" is a piece composed by Kenji.
He plays a part of it in this video.
"Kan" means "penetrating". This 8-beat piece becomes very groovy in its complete shape.
Here is the video clip of Taikonnection version of Kan from 2011 Charity Concert.
He plays a part of it in this video.
"Kan" means "penetrating". This 8-beat piece becomes very groovy in its complete shape.
Here is the video clip of Taikonnection version of Kan from 2011 Charity Concert.
Friday, October 2, 2015
What we do in workshop Part 1
We are thinking about different types of workshops based on people's interest.
Kenji videoed a different type of Taiko drumming. You will get an idea of what to expect from us.
The video clips starts and ends with KENJInglish (Kenji+English).
You will see how passionate and humorous he is!! This is why he is popular back in Japan!!
Kenji videoed a different type of Taiko drumming. You will get an idea of what to expect from us.
The video clips starts and ends with KENJInglish (Kenji+English).
You will see how passionate and humorous he is!! This is why he is popular back in Japan!!
Thursday, October 1, 2015
KENJI FURUTATE SOLO
CONCERT: Taikonnection presents Kenji Furutate Solo
October 18th (Sun) 3:00PM - 4:00PM (Doors open at 2:30pm)Geneva Community Center
Adult: $10
Children in K-12:$5
Kids under 3: Free
Tickets will be available at Lake City Hobby on 437 Exchange St from Oct 5.
WORKSHOPS
(Registration required. E-mail TAIKONNECTION(at)GMAIL.COM)
For beginners/newbies
Oct 15 Thu 5:30 ~ 7:00PM
Oct 16 Fri 5:30 ~ 7:00PM
Oct 17 SAT 1:00 ~ 2:30PM
Each session (1.5hr) can hold 6 people. Each person will have a chance to play the authentic Japanese drums all the time. We will teach you how to grip the "Bachi" sticks, how to take a stance and how to play basic Japanese Taiko rhythms.
$15/person
For intermediate/experienced drummers
October 18th 9AM-12PM
This 3 hr session gives you a chance to attack your technical challenge. Kenji will identify each participants weakness and tailor the workshop in a way that everybody solves the problem by the end of time. He will also teach you a set of physical training he regularly exercises.
If you have some experiences in drums sets or percussion, you can participate this session.
$30 per person
Please contact TAIKONNECTION(at)GMAIL.COM, if you would like to participate.
Taikonnection presents Kenji Furutate Solo: Date Change
Due to a schedule conflict, we moved our concert to Sunday, October 18.
CONCERT: Taikonnection presents Kenji Furutate Solo
October 18th 3:00 - 4:00PM
Geneva Community Center
Adult: $10
Children in K-12:$5
Kids under 3: Free
Tickets will be available at Lake City Hobbies on 437 Exchange St on Monday, October 5.
CONCERT: Taikonnection presents Kenji Furutate Solo
October 18th 3:00 - 4:00PM
Geneva Community Center
Adult: $10
Children in K-12:$5
Kids under 3: Free
Tickets will be available at Lake City Hobbies on 437 Exchange St on Monday, October 5.
Kenji Furutate is coming to Geneva, NY!!!
Kenji Furutate is coming to Geneva, NY in mid-October!!!
http://www.kenjiwan.com/
I am so glad that Taikonnection can host Kenji, who is a long-time friend of mine.
Kenji is one of the most notable young Taiko drummer in Japan. He started his professional career as a founding member of GONNA in Nagoya, Japan. In 2006, he became independent and has been a solo Taiko drummer since then.
His Taiko is very powerful, dynamic, and groovy.
He is eager to collaborate with artists from all genre. His trio project DTT is a combination of drum sets, tap dancing and Taiko drumming.
Kenji is also one of charismatic instructors in Taiko school in Japan. He has taught hundreds of students throughout Japan and also in the US and New Zealand.
I am happy to host Kenji's workshops for Geneva community. (All WS require registration in advance. Please contact Masa via TAIKONNECTION(at)GMAIL.COM)
For beginners/newbies
Oct 15 Thu 5:30 ~ 7:00PM
Oct 16 Fri 5:30 ~ 7:00PM
Oct 17 SAT 1:00 ~ 2:30PM
Each session (1.5hr) can hold 6 people. Each person will have a chance to play the authentic Japanese drums all the time. We will teach you how to grip the "Bachi" sticks, how to take a stance and how to play basic Japanese Taiko rhythms.
$15/person
For intermediate/experienced drummers
October 18th 9AM-12PM
This 3 hr session gives you a chance to attack your technical challenge. Kenji will identify each participants weakness and tailor the workshop in a way that everybody solves the problem by the end of time. He will also teach you a set of physical training he regularly exercises.
If you have some experiences in drums sets or percussion, you can participate this session.
$30 per person
Please contact TAIKONNECTION(at)GMAIL.COM, if you would like to participate.
We also have a concert.
CONCERT: Taikonnection presents Kenji Furutate Solo
October 18th 3:00 - 4:00PM (Doors open at 2:30pm)
Geneva Community Center
Adult: $10
Children in K-12:$5
Kids under 3: Free
Tickets will be available at Lake City Hobby on 437 Exchange St from Oct 5.
http://www.kenjiwan.com/
I am so glad that Taikonnection can host Kenji, who is a long-time friend of mine.
Kenji is one of the most notable young Taiko drummer in Japan. He started his professional career as a founding member of GONNA in Nagoya, Japan. In 2006, he became independent and has been a solo Taiko drummer since then.
His Taiko is very powerful, dynamic, and groovy.
He is eager to collaborate with artists from all genre. His trio project DTT is a combination of drum sets, tap dancing and Taiko drumming.
Kenji is also one of charismatic instructors in Taiko school in Japan. He has taught hundreds of students throughout Japan and also in the US and New Zealand.
I am happy to host Kenji's workshops for Geneva community. (All WS require registration in advance. Please contact Masa via TAIKONNECTION(at)GMAIL.COM)
For beginners/newbies
Oct 15 Thu 5:30 ~ 7:00PM
Oct 16 Fri 5:30 ~ 7:00PM
Oct 17 SAT 1:00 ~ 2:30PM
Each session (1.5hr) can hold 6 people. Each person will have a chance to play the authentic Japanese drums all the time. We will teach you how to grip the "Bachi" sticks, how to take a stance and how to play basic Japanese Taiko rhythms.
$15/person
For intermediate/experienced drummers
October 18th 9AM-12PM
This 3 hr session gives you a chance to attack your technical challenge. Kenji will identify each participants weakness and tailor the workshop in a way that everybody solves the problem by the end of time. He will also teach you a set of physical training he regularly exercises.
If you have some experiences in drums sets or percussion, you can participate this session.
$30 per person
Please contact TAIKONNECTION(at)GMAIL.COM, if you would like to participate.
We also have a concert.
CONCERT: Taikonnection presents Kenji Furutate Solo
October 18th 3:00 - 4:00PM (Doors open at 2:30pm)
Geneva Community Center
Adult: $10
Children in K-12:$5
Kids under 3: Free
Tickets will be available at Lake City Hobby on 437 Exchange St from Oct 5.
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