OH-IN Taiko Channel

OH-IN Taiko was founded by Jimi Nakagawa in 1999. We offer a range of classes for adults and children and variety of workshops open to the public in San Francisco Bay Area, California. 
The name, OH-IN means "sound of cherry blossoms," which reflects our focus on colorfulness and sensitivity to each sound.

Born and raised in Tokyo, Japan, Jimi Nakagawa started playing drums when he was in high school and performed with local bands before coming to the US in 1981.
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In 1987, Jimi joined the San Francisco Taiko Dojo, directed by Grand Master Seiichi Tanaka and became a performing member and instructor to adults and children.
In 1997, he returned to Japan to continue his study of taiko and to perform with Sukeroku Daiko Hozonkai and Master Kenjiro Maru of the Wakayama style festival music.  In 2009 and 2010, he was given a grant to study "tsuzumi"with Master Saburo Mochizuki in Tokyo.  More info on Jimi-sensei: Jiminakagawa.com