USA: Adam Weiner (May)

Adam Weiner

Adam is a well-known figure in the taiko community and has many decades of taiko experience to his name. In addition, he is a dedicated karate practitioner and has frequently contributed his time and expertise to the North American Taiko Conference. For more information about Adam, please visit his website:
https://www.tictactaiko.com/about

Join Mr. Tic Tac Taiko himself in these exclusive workshops, where he will share his knowledge on topics such as the naname playing style and “rhythm management.” The program details and registration options can be found below.

Program

SATURDAY MAY 9th– RHYTHM MANAGEMENT (2 hours 15 minutes)

A workshop focusing on various rhythmic patterns (e.g. polyrhythms) and on maintaining awareness and presence in your playing.

11:30 – welcome
12:00 – 14:15 – workshop
Cost: € 53,-
Level: Advanced (if in doubt, please email us!)

SUNDAY MAY 10th – NANAMEXTRAVAGANZA (5 hours)

A full day of in-depth exploration of diagonal (naname) taiko playing. Adam will guide you from the basics to greater heights!
Important is that you bring your own bachi suited for the naname-style.

10:00 – welcome
10:30 – 13:00 – first half of the workshop
13:00 – 13:45 – lunch break (bring your own lunch)
13:45 – 16:15 – second half of the workshop
Cost: € ,-110
Level: Beginners (if in doubt, please email us!)

*Attending only the first half is also possible for € 65,-
**If there are more participants than drums, we will opt for a rotating system of playing**

 

 

 


Thank you YAMABE Taishi (2026)


Thank you Shoji Kameda (2025)

Thank you Taiko Bastards (2023)

Thank you Jonathan Kirby (2023)

Thank you Marco Lienhard (2023)

Thank you Leonard Eto (2019)

Thank you KOBAYASHI Masataka & SEKI Miyako (2026)
Thank you Beatriz from Bontendus for the co-production

Thank you Jonas "Taikohead" vom Orde (2024)

Thank you Monica Védia (2024)

Thank you Art Lee & Yukari Ichise (2016)

Thank you Eiichi Saitõ (2010)

Thank you Ryutarõ Kaneko (2009)