Simon started learning Taiko while living in Japan. He trained with a Taiko group from the local village, led by American Taiko Professional Art Lee of Sacramento Taiko Dan. The group was very active, practiced twice a week and participated in many events and concerts giving Simon great performance experience. He also took a number of workshops with other professional Taiko teachers and travelled around the country to see all the great Taiko festivals of Japan. Since returning home, he has – with a little help from his friends – built up a thriving Taiko Group in Hobart. A hardy, self sufficient bunch, they have made their own wonderful Taiko drums, written their own music and performed all over Hobart at a whole host of different events and functions. A member of the Taiko Society will assist Simon at the workshop.
