It's pretty safe to say that 2020 was a challenging year. One of those time periods that marks a milestone of "before 2020" and "after...

Imua: to move forward with strength During the COVID-19 pandemic, I composed a short, simple Beginner Taiko piece that I could use for...

Bonenkai, like many other events this year, looked a little different. Preparation for Bonenkai saw me spending lots of time (too much...

One of the advantages of the current travel restrictions, is that it is easier (and cheaper!) for me to participate in events that are...

Chieko Kojima is someone who inspires me. She has a wonderful energy and I really admire her as an artist and as a human. Like many...