Taiko received her Bachelor's and Master's degree in piano performance from Texas Christian University. During her undergraduate and graduate years, she had extensive experience accompanying instrumental, vocal, and choral works as well as chamber music. She has accompanied the Men's choir, Women's choir, and Chamber Singers for numerous concerts at TCU. She was also the frequent accompanist for the TCU percussion studio. In addition, Taiko has had experience playing in musical theatre and has performed for the Grand Prairie Arts Council's productions of "Willy Wonka," "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum," "Pirates of Penzance," "Hairspray," and "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas."