Day 12 of 12 Days of Taiko!

We’re wrapping up our celebration with TaikoVentures Sponsored Vocationist Tiffany Tamaribuchi.

In this video, Tiffany shares how TaikoVentures’ support gave her peace of mind after a recent fall—she was able to visit the ER without the added stress of worrying abou...

Day 11 of 12 Days of Taiko!

Today, we’re spotlighting Roy Hirabayashi, Senior Vocationist and co-founder of San Jose Taiko. 

In this video, Roy wonders how much more he could have achieved in his 50-year career if TaikoVentures had been there from the start. With their technical support, healt...

Day 10 of 12 Days of Taiko!

Today, we’re spotlighting TaikoVentures Senior Vocationist PJ Hirabayashi!

In this video, PJ shares some of TaikoVentures’ services and contributions to the taiko community. From helping her with health insurance, contracts, and 1099 forms, to providing technical sup...

Day 9 of 12 Days of Taiko!

Today, we’re spotlighting the legendary Kenny Endo, TaikoVentures Senior Vocationist and a cornerstone of the global taiko community.

In this video, Kenny expresses his gratitude to TaikoVentures for recognizing the value of taiko as an art form. The income support, h...

Day 8 of 12 Days of Taiko! 


Today’s spotlight is on TaikoVentures Sponsored Vocationist Stuart Paton.

In this video, Stuart shares how, for the first time in 30 years, he’s now a W2 employee thanks to TaikoVentures. With grants and administrative support, he’s been able to travel around the co...

Day 7 of 12 Days of Taiko!

Today we celebrate the incredible Jeanne Mercer, TaikoVentures Senior Vocationist, whose 50-year taiko journey has inspired generations.

In this video, Jeanne shares how she was on the verge of retirement. However, her passion for the taiko was renewed by TaikoVentur...

Day 6 of 12 Days of Taiko!

Today we’re spotlighting Walter Nishinaka, TaikoVentures Sponsored Vocationist in LA. In this video, Walter shares how the grind of freelance life has been transformed with TaikoVentures’ support, providing him with a salary, healthcare, and administrative assistance s...

In this video, co-founders Vivian Lee (Physical Therapy Consultant), Sydney Shiroyama (Occupational Therapy Consultant), Yeeman "ManMan" Mui (Taiko Teaching Artist) discuss helpful information for taiko instructors working with folks with Parkinson's disease.

This video covers
- a brief backgr...

Day 5 of 12 Days of Taiko!
Today, we’re featuring Rhythmic Flow Taiko, a cohort of taiko instructors who work together to develop and teach a Parkinson’s-friendly taiko curriculum for participants and other instructors. In this video, they share how TaikoVentures has provided essential administra...

Day 3 of 12 Days of Taiko!
Today’s spotlight is on TaikoVentures Sponsored Vocationist Rome Hamner!
Rome shares how TaikoVentures provides essential administrative support that allows her to focus on her artistry (rather than paperwork) for her gigs.

For her gift, Rome is contributing an Izaka...

Day 3 of 12 Days of Taiko!

Today, we are highlighting the legendary Grandmaster Seiichi Tanaka, TaikoVentures Senior Vocationist and the father of North American Taiko!

Tanaka Sensei was recently diagnosed with a rare condition that requires a specific medicine that is exorbitantly expensive wi...

Day 2 of 12 Days of Taiko!

Today, we’re spotlighting Russel Baba, TaikoVentures Senior Vocationist and a true pioneer in the taiko world. Russel shares how TaikoVentures has provided him with much-needed direction, from navigating the economics of being an artist to securing health insurance. He...

Day 1 of 12 Days of Taiko!
We’re kicking off with TaikoVentures Sponsored Vocationist @yeemanmui and Affiliated Vocationist @allthingstaiko of Actually Autistic Artists.
ManMan and Carrie are offering FREE access to their deep dive video on situational mutism and how taiko became their voice.

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Thank you for visiting Actually Autistic Artists! We will use this space to unpack the intersection of our neurodiversity, race, and gender identity and how it informs and affects our artistry. In this episode, Carrie shares how she came to discover that SM is a real thing while sick in bed with ...

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