Intro to Taiko: The Art of Traditional Japanese Drumming (song: Isami Goma)

Always interested in Taiko but haven’t had a chance? Come play our big drums and learn a short song! Thinking of trying out Taiko but not ready to commit? These workshops are a “taster” of what our classes are like.

We will teach basic form and start with some warm-ups and drills in the first half hour, and then learn a short song snippet together in the next hour. Each workshop will teach a different song on a different drum! No experience necessary!

• May 5 - Beginning of Kenka Yatai
• Jun 2 - Beginning of Hachijo
• Jun 30 - End of Kenka Yatai
• (most up-to-date schedule here)

Notes:

This workshop is for ages 12+. Children ages 12-18 must be accompanied by an adult. At this time, we are only accepting participants who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. For additional questions about this event, please email events@etaiko.org.

No drop-ins. Please register on Eventbrite ahead of time. Event registration closes Saturday midnight prior to Sunday workshop.

If you are interested in taking regular, recurring classes with Oakland Taiko to build your skills and learn to perform full songs, please fill out the interest form on our website.

Oakland Taiko, formerly Emeryville Taiko, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing the art of Japanese taiko drumming with the public. We offer classes for a variety of ages and skill levels, and perform all over the San Francisco Bay Area. Learn more about us at our website.

No refunds or exchanges except under rare circumstances (e.g. COVID-19). Contact events@otaiko.org to arrange.