Taiko Skin

Thinking about making taiko your job? There are things to think about, decisions to make, finances to fix, before making the jump. Isaku Kageyama and I talk about these through the lens of our own experiences in this edition of the TaikoSkin Podcast.audioPlayer( "EP18PRP", "http://dl.dropbox.com/u/10907961/TaikoSkinPodcast/Pro%20Prep.mp3", "Before Going Pro") Tip of the MonthIf taiko is your job, find something other than taiko that will help you wind down and relax. As Isaku discusses, jobs can be stressful, even if its something you love to do, so it can be helpful to find others means of fun as well.Video of the MonthThis month's video is a brief talk by percussionist, Bill Summers, who discusses the importance of silence and slow tempos in music, and how they can be more difficult than playing fast, complicated pieces.  FeedbackSend in your questions and comments to: taikoskinpodcast@gmail.com Here are some other taiko related resources you might find helpful:Isaku's Homepage:http://www.isa