Welcome to our world of Taiko and Shakuhachi music. We hope you enjoy your visit here. We are looking forward to seeing you at one of our shows. If you have just seen one of our shows, you will find more information on the group and the instruments here. You will find some video and music links as well.
Seeing and hearing Taikoza is to experience thunderous sounds like never before. Taikoza is a unique Taiko group that features Taiko drums, Shakuhachi, and Fue in a magical and mind-blowing performance. The raw energy that Taikoza brings will make you rediscover Taiko and energize your senses. A truly life-changing experience. Nowhere will you find such dedication in bringing you the best in Taiko and bamboo flutes.
The group is led by musical director Marco Lienhard- an international Shakuhachi and Taiko virtuoso. Taikoza is a unique professional Taiko group that blends these instruments into their performance to create a thrilling experience. You will feel energized and renewed after experiencing Taikoza. Marco Lienhard is one of the rare Shakuhachi players worldwide with such range, power, and understanding of the music. It is a unique sound that will touch you deeply and make you discover or rediscover Shakuhachi.
Taikoza has thrilled and entertained audiences of all ages around the world. Come and discover the world of Taikoza. Taiko has the unique power to bring people together.
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Discover the wonderful world that Taikoza creates through sounds and sights. We are passionate about sharing music with audiences of all ages and are very dedicated to educational programs and sharing our passion with students. We present over 100 shows a year and are very active in Educational programs with more than 20000 students who experience Taikoza.
Support East Winds, Inc programs:
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Online Flute courses now on Udemy:
We have a Shakuhachi and a Shinobue course now online. You can learn quickly and get the right information for your study. It is important to learn the basics correctly to develop a good sound.
Online programs available
TAIKOZA
Japanese Taiko drum and Bamboo Flutes
Saturday Taiko classes in Times Square
For those interested in booking the group, send us an email at taikoza@gmail.com
Over 10 million people (and counting) have streamed our music (Marco Lienhard's sound) on Spotify!
Get your copy of the CDs
In-person group taiko lessons: $45 for group lessons Saturdays or Sundays, no refund less than 48 hours pay with Venmo or Zelle. We teach at Funkadelic Studio: 209 W 40th St,5th th floor, New York, NY 10018. Group Children/students $35, Group Adults: $45, Privates: $80
You can get our new book on "How to play the Fue", right here- Learn to Play the Fue
A book on Shakuhachi will come out next year
For those interested in booking the group, send us an email at taikoza@gmail.com
VOICE OF THE EARTH 2019/2020/ CONCERT TOUR VIDEO
For a mind-blowing experience of taiko drumming -Don't miss the opportunity to see Taikoza live or make them part of your event.
Taikoza concert check calendar
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For more info, click on the BIO link Check our CDs and concerts
For bookings anywhere in the world, contact us at taikoza@gmail.com
We want to thank the organizations and people making our concert series in NYC possible.
Summer concerts in the NYC parks are possible thanks to grants from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs. They are made possible partly with funding from the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation and administered by Lower Manhattan Cultural Council. LMCC.net
Past Donors:
The Department of cultural affairs of NYC, The Columbia Hospital grant, LMCC, UMEZ, and Ms. Betty Ann Tanimoto, Ms. Cheryl Fong, Ms. Kimiye Touchi, Ms. Shigeko Honda, Mr. Mark F. Goldfield, Ms. Mary E. Hatch, Ms. Michiko Hayashi, and audiences like you who support our concerts and programs with donations:
DONATE To East Winds, Inc. to help finance our new programs and concerts, and with your contributions, you can help fund free concerts in the Parks and help us bring free or affordable School Educational programs to the New York metropolitan area students - schools that cannot afford music programs! Make a difference and help us bring the students Taiko and Japanese music! We thank you in advance for your generous gift.
