{"product_id":"ws-shunichiro-kamiya-2026","title":"[WS] Shunichiro Kamiya (April 2026)","description":"\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eShunichiro Kamiya \/ Workshop Description \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eShunichiro Kamiya had experienced being part of several professional taiko ensembles in his career. Because of this variety of experiences, he now expertises in teaching the tricks to make you feel more confident and comfortable in your playing style, all whilst building your stamina and endurance to play stronger and longer. Shunichiro is knowledgeable in the history and advancement of the current taiko style of playing, and will help you understand the “why”s of taiko!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\" class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWS #1: Intricate Small Drum Technique\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDate: 4\/21 (Tue)\u003cbr\u003eTime: 8:00-10:00pm (2hrs)\u003cbr\u003eTopic: Small Drums (Shime \u0026amp; Okedo), \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-speed precision and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMitsu-uchi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mastery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElevate your small drum technique by focusing on the nuances of speed and accuracy. Shunichiro Kamiya guides experienced players through the physical and mental discipline required for high-performance small drum playing. You will dive deep into the \"horsebeat\" patterns that define modern taiko, learning the secrets to playing fast, staying relaxed, and ensuring every strike is perfectly articulated.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWS #2: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAchieving Fluidity and Depth on Odaiko\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDate: 4\/23 (Thu)\u003cbr\u003eTime: 7:00-9:00pm (2hrs)\u003cbr\u003eTopic: Odaiko, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlaying from the \"Hara\" (core) and removing muscle tension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMany Odaiko players struggle with stiffness and \"muscle-heavy\" playing. In this workshop, Shunichiro Kamiya teaches you how to shift your focus from your head to your hara (core). By learning to generate power from the center of the body rather than the arms and shoulders, you will achieve a deeper tone and greater endurance. This session is for experienced players ready to move past the \"visual\" of Odaiko and master the true internal connection required for a powerful, effortless sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAsano Taiko U.S. Large Studio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFee\u003c\/strong\u003e: $80 per workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--------------------------------------------------\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003ePlease note that our courses\/classes\/workshops are non-refundable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eContact\/お問い合わせ: taikola@asano.us \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ASANO TAIKO U.S.","offers":[{"title":"4\/21 (Tue) 8:00-10:00pm Small Drums WS","offer_id":49587627163927,"sku":"","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4\/23 (Thu) 7:00-9:00pm Odaiko WS","offer_id":49587627196695,"sku":"","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1242\/9508\/files\/7E74F3FB-E0F2-4A40-90F4-AACCBD04CEB4.jpg?v=1725144227","url":"https:\/\/asano.us\/products\/ws-shunichiro-kamiya-2026","provider":"ASANO TAIKO U.S., Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}