Taiko is a traditional form of Japanese drumming used for festivals, storytelling, and self-expression. The Columbia University Taiko Club aims to make the art of taiko accessible to all skill levels.

Baby Bwogger Mia Xing went to a CU Taiko rehearsal, during which she dropped her drumsticks and almost had to do push-ups, which she doesn’t know how to do! Here are her thoughts on why everyone should learn how to play the Japanese drums at Columbia!