Licensing

Drum Making

Because it is darn expensive to purchase a taiko, Kyodo Taiko members construct their own drums. (note: most North-American taiko groups do this as well)

Making our own drums really makes us appreciate the instrument that much more. We take great care to ensure that we get the most out of our drums. Each one of us puts our sweat, and sometimes blood (eiww.), into these drums, and we love them dearly.

In this picture, Kyodo members are applying the primer and paint at our first summer retreat of the 2006-2007 school year, at Hitomi's Roland Heights residnece.