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 country for work, connect with the wider taiko community, and even create a new website!
Stuarts’s 12 Days of Taiko gifts are:
For the Hui Members’ Raffle: Vermont-made chudaiko bachi, crafted with regionally sourced wood.
For January’s Online Auction: A unique 17-inch practice taiko made from a Seagram’s display cooler!
Sign up for the TaikoVentures Hui here to enter the raffle and/or bid on January’s auction for these amazing items: https://taikoventures.com/support/
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