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So you're starting a new taiko group- where do you get your drums? Where do you practice? Where do you find a teacher? And if there aren't any teachers, where can you learn? We offer some tips and resources for anyone considering starting a taiko group, or trying to establish some fresh direction for their new team.audioPlayer( "EP16STG", "http://dl.dropbox.com/u/10907961/TaikoSkinPodcast/Starting%20A%20Taiko%20Group%202.mp3", "Starting a Taiko Group 2") Tip of the MonthLearn some basic music theory. As Isaku explains, it can change the way you hear, perceive and play music, even for taiko players. Video of the MonthI unfortunately lost track of the video that I mentioned in the episode, so I posted this instead. Why? Because Reggie Watts is a talent and a half. Trust me, this is the best thing you'll see today.FeedbackSend in your questions and comments to: taikoskinpodcast@gmail.com Here are some other taiko related resources you might find helpful:Taiko Information:Taiko Playing StylesWhy are Taiko Drums So Expensive?How to Play Taiko Drums5 Ways to Get Better at TaikoFinding and Learning Taiko MusicGetting in Taiko Playing ShapeTaiko Drums vs Other PercussionTaiko Building:Where to Get Taiko DrumsHow to Make a Happi CoatHow to Make a Taiko DrumHow to Make Handles on a Taiko DrumHow to Make Shime and Oke Taiko HeadsHow to Make Taiko Skin (Drum Heads from Cow HideHow to Make Practice Taiko DrumsHow to Paint a Taiko DrumHow to Make Practice Shime DrumsHow to Make Taiko Sticks (Bachi)How to Make Tire TaikoHow to Raise MoneyTaikoSkin Podcast The TaikoSkin podcast covers a whole range of topics related to taiko- building drums, starting groups, getting performances offers, going to grad school. Just about anything really. Download them in the iTunes store, or find all of the episodes here.As always, take care and keep on drummin'.