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We talked about some of the cons of a job in taiko in the last episodes (here and here). In this episode, Isaku Kageyama and I talk about some of the positive experiences we've had in our experience with taiko drumming.audioPlayer( "EP19POP", "http://dl.dropbox.com/u/10907961/TaikoSkinPodcast/Taiko%20Pos.mp3", "The Pros of Taiko Job") Tip of the MonthHow to sound like Hayashi Eitetsu. Isaku gives a detailed breakdown of some of the characteristic grooves of Hayashi Eiitetsu. Check out his great blog post to master the grooves for yourself.Video of the MonthThis month's video features Bo-Sung Kim, demonstrating some changgo rhythms at the Global Music Academy in Berlin. 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.isakukageyama.com/ 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'.