Curious how taiko songs are created? Learn how our esteemed veteran vocationists created some of their most iconic pieces by sitting in nature, listening to others stories or struggles, or expressing gratitude to those that came before us. Anything can inspire a song, so don’t be afraid to just c...

Pau Hana, meaning "after work" in Hawaiian, is an informal gathering that TaikoVentures hosts typically on Fridays. It began as a designated time for the community to hear from founding members about their experiences and has since evolved into a casual and spontaneous opportunity for members to ...

"What kind of performances were you doing, and who was in the audience at that time?" "What kind of audiences sought out taiko for their events?" Hear the stories about the kinds of performances our pioneers experienced when they first began their taiko journeys. From playing in front of the Isse...

"Why did you decide to start your own groups?" Hear the origin stories about San Jose Taiko, Shasta Taiko, Taiko Center of the Pacific, Ballico Taiko and Jun Daiko. What prompted the inception of a taiko group, and what are some of the challenges of maintaining a company of taiko players