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太鼓、最高!

TAIKO IS THE GREATEST!

Great Lakes Taiko Center (GLTC) 五大湖太鼓センター is a nonprofit arts & culture collective in Southeast Michigan USA, celebrating the empowering art of Japanese Taiko Drumming through education and performances since 2009. Taiko is rooted in Japanese music traditions and continues to grow today as a global cultural arts movement that amplifies imagination, uplifts spirits, and builds community. We invite you to share in the joy of experiencing Taiko together and to explore the World of Taiko with us!


LET’S DRUM, DANCE & DREAM TOGETHER!

When you donate to our GLTC Collective or join GLTC as a Member, you help us develop GLTC Taiko Arts programs that provide learning opportunities in our local communities, support performing artists in their practice and play, and create cultural connections in our experiences together.

GLTC is a member-led organization moving towards a solidarity economy on the Open Collective financial and legal platform in partnership with Open Collective Foundation, our nonprofit fiscal sponsor since 2023.

GLTC is an affiliate of the NEW Center – sharing space in Ann Arbor (MI), co-learning sustainable practices in the nonprofit ecosystem, centering justice and building community – transforming the future, together.


Great Lakes Taiko Center logo above graphic of taiko playing cat character with vertical sign and speech bubble in Japanese
 
 
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Taiko Classes

Great Lakes Taiko Center currently offers Taiko drumming classes for all levels and abilities (ages 13+ or youth with adult) with in-person indoor classes/workshops in Ann Arbor and Novi-Wixom, MI, along with online sessions on Zoom. No musical experience is necessary to start enjoying this unique and fun art form from your first class.

 
 
 
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taiko Performance Groups

Are you looking for a one-of-a-kind performance for your event? From celebrations to school programs to festivals and full concerts, Great Lakes Taiko Center (GLTC) performance groups are available for a variety of events: Raion Taiko, Godaiko Drummers, Tanoshii Taiko Tai (T3) and our new Sazanami Taiko Arts Ensemble. Give your guests the unforgettable experience of live Taiko drums!

 
 
 
 
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TaikoFit - Cardio Drumming Classes

“That looks like an amazing workout!” We hear that all the time, and they are correct. It IS a great workout. Taiko drumming has been shown to benefit the mind, body and the soul. TaikoFit classes focus on the benefits to the body. You’ll drum, you’ll sweat, and you’ll be sore the next day. But you’ll have fun.

[TaikoFit instructor Cindi Carter in Lake Orion (MI) leads her popular fitness class on Thursday nights. Sign up for TaikoFit through Orion Parks!]

 
 

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Let's Mushi Okuri 虫送り Send Away Bugs!
In 2020 this song became the heart of our community project to stay connected and uplift our spirits during pandemic times as we played Mushi Okuri together to Send Away Bugs!

Send away sickness > Heal & Grow!
Send away misfortune > Welcome abundance!
Send away negativity > Share positive energy!

#MushiOkuriProject #CoronaOkuri

 

 
 
 
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