Los Angeles Miyake Kai

### Context Profile for Los Angeles Miyake Kai

1. **Organization Mission & Cause**:
   - **Mission**: Los Angeles Miyake Kai is dedicated to preserving and promoting the traditional Japanese art of Miyake Taiko, a form of drumming rooted in the cultural heritage of Japan. The organization aims to provide educational opportunities and workshops that connect participants with the historical and cultural significance of this art form.
   - **Cause**: The organization focuses on cultural education, community engagement, and the preservation of Japanese traditions through music and performance.

2. **Type of Activities**:
   - **Workshops**: The organization hosts a series of workshops led by experienced instructors from Miyakejima Geinou Doushikai, focusing on both foundational and advanced techniques of Miyake Taiko.
   - **Events**: Recent events include a workshop series that spans multiple days, offering both beginner and intensive sessions.
   - **Merchandising**: They also engage in fundraising through merchandise sales, such as T-shirts related to their activities.

3. **Tone of Voice**:
   - The tone of the website and communications is **friendly**, **inviting**, and **informative**. The language is accessible, aiming to engage participants of all experience levels while conveying the importance of the cultural heritage they represent. There is a sense of urgency in registration communications, emphasizing limited space and deadlines.

4. **Emoji Usage**:
   - There is no indication of emoji usage in the provided content. The communications appear to maintain a professional and straightforward style without the use of emojis.

5. **Key Facts**:
   - **Founding Info**: Specific founding details are not provided in the available data.
   - **Scale**: The organization has conducted a limited number of campaigns (2 total forms, 0 email campaigns).
   - **Impact Metrics**: Specific metrics regarding the impact of their workshops or community engagement are not detailed.
   - **Volunteer Info**: There is no mention of volunteer opportunities or information in the provided content.

6. **Writing Guidelines**:
   - **Style**: Use clear, concise language that is accessible to a broad audience. Avoid jargon unless it is explained.
   - **Structure**: Organize content with headings and bullet points for easy readability. Use paragraphs that are short and to the point.
   - **Urgency**: Highlight deadlines and limited availability to encourage prompt action from potential participants.
   - **Inclusivity**: Ensure that language reflects an inclusive approach, welcoming individuals of all skill levels and backgrounds.

This context profile provides a comprehensive overview of Los Angeles Miyake Kai, helping to inform future communications and content creation for the organization.

LXCL:December 12 7:00pm - 9:00pm

2hr Fundamentals Workshop 1

LXCL:December 13 09:30am - 11:30am

2hr Fundamentals Workshop 2

LXCL:December 13 5:00pm - 7:00pm

2hr Experienced Workshop

LXCL:First 4 hours December 13 12:30pm - 4:30pmSecond 6 hours December 14 11:00am - 2:00pm 3:00pm - 6:00pm with 1hr lunch break &nbsp;

10 hr Intensive ($420 starting Nov 8)

LXCL:Use the following link to reserve your T-Shirt(s)!<a href="https://bit.ly/LAMKTShirtPreOrder" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="lxcl-link" dir="ltr">https://bit.ly/LAMKTShirtPreOrder</a>

T-Shirt Pre-Order

Come experience learning Miyake Taiko from none other than the original teachers of this art form to Kodo: Miyakejima Geinou Doushikai. Over the course of three days Kazuhiro Tsumura, current head of Doushikai, and Haruyoshi Tsumura will be leading workshops focused on their theory, technique, and cultural and historical roots of Miyake Taiko.&nbsp; For those with litte to no experience in Miyake Taiko, or are wanting a refresher on the basics there are two 2 hour workshops focused on the fundamentals, $80/each:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">December 12 7:00pm - 9:00pm</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">December 13 9:30am - 11:30am</li></ul> There is one more 2 hour workshop intended for those with prior experience, or who have taken a beginner workshop either during this weekend or on some earlier date, $80:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">December 13 5:00pm - 7:00pm</li></ul> Finally, over the course of Saturday December 13 to Sunday December 14 there will be a 10 hour intensive workshop covering all aspects of Miyake Taiko with deep focus on each element, $380 until November 7, $420 afterwards.&nbsp; December 13 12:30pm - 4:30pmDecember 14:&nbsp;11:00am - 2:00pm&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;1hr lunch break &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 3:00pm - 6:00pm Space is limited! First come first served. We also strongly recommend having prior Miyake Taiko experience before registering for the intensive.&nbsp; All workshops will be hosted at Asano Taiko US located at <span fr-original-style="color: rgb(31, 31, 31); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" id="isPasted" style="color: rgb(31, 31, 31); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important; box-sizing: inherit;">20909 S Western Ave, Torrance, CA 90501.&nbsp; We are also taking preorders for LA Miyake Kai T-shirts. Use the following link to reserve your T-shirt(s), $35/ea!:&nbsp;<a data-fr-linked="true" fr-original-style="" href="https://bit.ly/LAMKTShirtPreOrder" id="isPasted" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/LAMKTShirtPreOrder</a> &nbsp;Registration and T-shirt preorders end December 5! Refund Policy**:100% refund on all registered and paid for workshops until October 3160% refund on all registered and paid for workshops until Nov 17No refunds after Nov 17In addition to the policies above, LA Miyake Kai reserves the right to offer partial or full refunds at their sole and absolute discretion in extraordinary circumstances. Refunds are not guaranteed and will be considered only for cases of Medical/Familial Emergency or Event Cancellation of any or all of the event. Please reach out to us at our email to initiate a refund.&nbsp; **Due to the unpredictability of entering the US from a foreign nation, all international travelers may still claim a 100% refund should they be denied entry to the US at their port of entry.&nbsp; Please email us at <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:lamiyakekai@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: initial; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">lamiyakekai@gmail.com</a> for any questions!

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1755641913/wysiwyg/jxjbvrttlfypwcaiucnm.jpg" style="width: 352px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center; position: relative; max-width: 100%; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 352px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto; text-align: center;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for registering for the 2025 Miyake Taiko Workshop Series! We hope you find these workshops highly educational and insightful into Miyake Taiko!&nbsp; As a reminder all workshops will be hosted at Asano Taiko US located at 20909 S Western Ave, Torrance, CA 90501.&nbsp;Before participating in the workshops you will be asked to sign a waiver form for Asano Taiko US and LA Miyake Kai.&nbsp; We look forward to seeing you at the workshops! LA Miyake Kailamiyakekai@gmail.com

Come experience learning Miyake Taiko from none other than the original teachers of this art form to Kodo: Miyakejima Geinou Doushikai. Over the course of three days Kazuhiro Tsumura, current head of Doushikai, and Haruyoshi Tsumura will be leading workshops focused on their theory, technique, and cultural and historical roots of Miyake Taiko.  For those with litte to no experience in Miyake Taiko, or are wanting a refresher on the basics there are two 2 hour workshops focused on the fundamentals, $80/each:<ul><li>December 12 7:00pm - 9:00pm</li><li>December 13 9:30am - 11:30am</li></ul> There is one more 2 hour workshop intended for those with prior experience, or who have taken a beginner workshop either during this weekend or on some earlier date, $80:<ul><li>December 13 5:00pm - 7:00pm</li></ul> Finally, over the course of Saturday December 13 to Sunday December 14 there will be a 10 hour intensive workshop covering all aspects of Miyake Taiko with deep focus on each element, $380 until November 7, $420 afterwards.  December 13 12:30pm - 4:30pmDecember 14: 11:00am - 2:00pm                           1hr lunch break                          3:00pm - 6:00pm Space is limited! First come first served. We also strongly recommend having prior Miyake Taiko experience before registering for the intensive.  All workshops will be hosted at Asano Taiko US located at 20909 S Western Ave, Torrance, CA 90501.  We are also taking preorders for LA Miyake Kai T-shirts. Use the following link to reserve your T-shirt(s), $35/ea!: <a href="https://bit.ly/LAMKTShirtPreOrder" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/LAMKTShirtPreOrder</a>  Registration and T-shirt preorders end December 5! Refund Policy**:100% refund on all registered and paid for workshops until October 3160% refund on all registered and paid for workshops until Nov 17No refunds after Nov 17In addition to the policies above, LA Miyake Kai reserves the right to offer partial or full refunds at their sole and absolute discretion in extraordinary circumstances. Refunds are not guaranteed and will be considered only for cases of Medical/Familial Emergency or Event Cancellation of any or all of the event. Please reach out to us at our email to initiate a refund.  **Due to the unpredictability of entering the US from a foreign nation, all international travelers may still claim a 100% refund should they be denied entry to the US at their port of entry.  Please email us at <a href="mailto:lamiyakekai@gmail.com" target="_blank">lamiyakekai@gmail.com</a> for any questions!

Los Angeles Miyake Kai

Miyake Workshop Series with Miyakejima Geinou Doushikai

20909 Western Ave

2hr Fundamentals Workshop 1

$80

2hr Fundamentals Workshop 2

$80

2hr Experienced Workshop

$80

10 hr Intensive ($420 starting Nov 8)

$380

T-Shirt Pre-Order

$35