KRISTY OSHIRO SENSEI
KRISTY OSHIRO SENSEI
Kristy Sensei was born and raised in Kona, Hawai'i and began studying Taiko in 1992 as a member of Kona Daifukuji Taiko under the direction of Reverend Ryuji Tamiya. From 2001-2007 she was a touring member of Portland Taiko while earning a degree in music performance in percussion at Portland State University. After graduating, Kristy moved to Sacramento where she was an artistic staff member of Sacramento Taiko Dan for 7 years. She has been with Placer Ume Taiko since 2008 and we are very pleased to have her as our Creative Director.
Kristy Sensei was born and raised in Kona, Hawai'i and began studying Taiko in 1992 as a member of Kona Daifukuji Taiko under the direction of Reverend Ryuji Tamiya. From 2001-2007 she was a touring member of Portland Taiko while earning a degree in music performance in percussion at Portland State University. After graduating, Kristy moved to Sacramento where she was an artistic staff member of Sacramento Taiko Dan for 7 years. She has been with Placer Ume Taiko since 2008 and we are very pleased to have her as our Creative Director.
