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If only I'd known that when I first started playing taiko. Isaku Kageyama and I talk about things that would have been helpful to know when we first started playing.audioPlayer( "EP20WWK", "http://dl.dropbox.com/u/10907961/TaikoSkinPodcast/WishedWeKnew.mp3", "Things We Wished We Knew") Tip of the MonthAre they famous? Has anyone ever heard of them? Don't let these questions affect you when exploring new taiko music. Try to cast out the preconceptions and you'll have a much better chance of making some interesting discoveries.Video of the MonthWe have two videos this month- the first is a feature of SF Taiko Dojo on ABC's "Profiles of Excellence", and the second is of Kenny Endo on on PBS Hawaii.FeedbackFeel free to send 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'.