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When I tell people I play Taiko, their first question usually is “what is that?” When I answer, they immediately follow with “how did YOU come to be involved in that?” with a tone of disbelief. Why the disbelief? Well… I am not Asian. My fair skin, blue eyes, and freckles ensure that I am not, nor will I ever be mistaken as having any Asian heritage. In fact, when …

Holly became a member of Midnight Taiko after attending a workshop and training with the group as an Apprentice for seven months. This is her advice for anyone considering a start on their Taiko journey. —– I never thought I would be a drummer.  In my early forties with teenage children already, I thought to myself “I’m not coordinated enough”, “I’m not fit enough”, “I’m not young enough”, but mostly there was just …