I started taiko training with Seattle Kokon Taiko in October 1999 after seeing the group performed at the Benaroya Hall. Prior to discovering taiko and joining the group, I have a background on classical piano and various physical conditioning training. I love taiko because of how it embraces movement, music and spirit. Most importantly, hitting the drum makes me happy. I am fortunate to have taken taiko workshops studying with world class taiko artists in a number of taiko conferences. Attending these conferences make me feel like part of the greater taiko community, a great bunch of people. In 2008, I travelled to Japan to visit Kodo at Sado Island via Kasa/Mix trip. Soon after in 2009, I had the opportunity to attend the Shidara Residency at Toei, Japan. Over the years, I evolved into an ethusiastic taiko performer and SKT board member. I volunteered to create and maintain maintain SKT's website, web calendar and email distribution list, among other miscellaneous administrative tasks. I have a BA degree in Information Systems and a BFA degree in Photography, both from the University of Washington. I'm currently a busy mother of an active 6-year old boy. My other interests include cooking, traveling, Tai Chi, Ping Pong, photography, modern designs and fashion, and physical fitness. As an early import from Hong Kong, I'm fluent in written and spoken Cantonese and Mandarin.