NATC 2025 Phoenix

Have you always wanted to learn the basics of katsugi okedo, or are you looking to enhance your skills and confidence? This workshop is for you! In this workshop we will cover how to wear the okedo, how to hit, as well as how to move while drumming. You will also learn a short practice song you can take back with you.

Prerequisite/What to bring: no prerequisite knowledge necessary, bring non-tapered ho (magnolia) okedo bachi.

This workshop is for anyone who has some experience playing katsugi okedo but wants to improve on what they already know. Even though we’ll cover striking in general, the focus of this workshop will be on the left hand, both on the front and rear heads of the okedo, in order to make your strikes stronger with less effort. And yes, we will definitely cover crossovers and ways to make them even easier to play!

Prerequisite/What to bring: Some/basic experience playing katsugi okedo
1 pair katsugi okedo bachi

The nature of katsugi okedo lends itself to movement! In this workshop we’ll cover how to feel the okedo as an extension of your body as well as have it go where you want it to go, all while playing what you want to play! In addition, we’ll cover movements like turning, walking, spinning, running, and other ways to get where you want to go with the okedo working WITH you, not against! This workshop is meant for those who have some experience playing katsugi okedo already, but since the focus is on movement, your proficiency with striking is less important!

Prerequisite/What to bring: Some/basic experience playing katsugi okedo
1 pair katsugi okedo bachi