Kodo Taiko (Drum) Apprentice Center
The taiko: a traditional Japanese drum with limitless rhythmic possibilities. Kodo’s mission is to explore these possibilities, and in the process forge new directions for a vibrant living art-form.
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- Language requirementsInstruction in Japanese Only
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In person and Online training options available. Are you ready to unleash your hidden potential? If so, then let Sado Island’s natural setting and culturally rich environment be your classroom for traditional japanese drumming. In Japanese, the word “Kodo” holds a double meaning. It can be translated as “heartbeat,” the primal source of all rhythm. Indeed, the great taiko is thought to be reminiscent of a mother’s heartbeat as felt from the womb, and babies are often lulled to sleep by its thunderous vibrations. If read in a different context however, Kodo can also mean “children of the drum,” which reflects the group’s desire to play the drums with the simple heart of a child. Kodo Cultural Foundation’s Apprentice Centre aims to pass “new traditions” on to the next generation. The Kodo Apprentice Program brings young people from far and wide to Sado Island to learn through a broad range of hands-on experiences that are connected to nature and culture. Apprenticeship Program The two-year apprenticeship begins with learning the fundamentals of traditional Japanese culture, allowing the apprentices to form a solid base for artistic expression. In their second year, Kodo apprentices further develop their practical skills through training and activities with Kodo. After successfully completing their studies at Kodo Apprentice Centre, apprentices may be selected to become junior members of Kodo Taiko Performing Arts Ensemble for one year, during which they train and perform as probationary members of Kodo. At the end of this trial year, junior members who pass a final selection stage are invited to become fully-fledged Kodo performers. *Please note that all apprentices require advanced Japanese-language skills. Location: 150-3 Ogikaneta Shinden, Sado, Niigata 952-0611 Kodo Taiko Online School Take online lessons taught by Kodo members to learn the spirit, physique, and technique that the ensemble has cultivated to date. Through the courses, your love for taiko will grow and grow. At Kodo Taiko School, we conduct our lessons in Japanese and English so participants can connect with taiko enthusiasts around the world.
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- Holidays & Festivals
- Instruments
- Japanese Culture
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Kodo Taiko (Drum) Apprentice Center
Kodo Taiko (Drum) Apprentice Center
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- CitySado
- PrefectureNiigata