A Taste of Taiko
This occasional taiko workshop does what its title suggests – gives you a taste of taiko. It’s suitable for complete (adult) beginners, and also for those with some experience. It is a great way to get used to our particular style of taiko playing, and teaching.
Advance booking is required. When emailing us please provide a phone number and always check your junk & spam folders as sometimes our replies end up there.
Our next class:
Saturday 14th March 2026, 10.00am – 12.30pm. £20 per person. Book and pay for one place by Friday 6th March and get a second place for £10.Â
Weekly classes
Monday Morning Drum for Fun: 10am – 11am
Fee: £8.00.
Monday Morning Drum for Fundamentals: 11.15am – 12.15pm
Fee: £8.00
For both sessions on a Monday morning you must have regularly attended the sessions before. Please email [email protected] if you have not been for a while, and would like to attend, to check availability.
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Monday Night Taiko Beginners: 6pm – 7pm
Fee £8.00
This Monday Night Taiko class is run as a drop-in so you can come as much or as little as you like with no need to book. They’re suitable for complete beginners (18yrs +). Â
Monday Night Taiko Fun: 7.15 – 8.15pm
Fee £8.00
This drop-in class is suitable for those who’ve done at least six consistent months of Monday drop-ins and would like to challenge themselves with their taiko playing. Not suitable for beginners. No need to book.Â
Please check our calendar to see when sessions are running.
Adult Recreational courses
Intermediate Recreational Courses
We are also pleased to offer a rolling programme of courses for people who have played taiko for about a year or so, and who want to progress their level of playing. Participants would normally have taken at least one or two Taste of Taiko workshops or several Drop-In Classes, and consulted with us about the suitability of this course for them. Places must be booked in advance. To find out more about our recreational courses please email [email protected].Â
People who have taken several recreational courses may be in a position to progress to provisional membership of Tano Taiko, our adult performing group, subject to availability of places in the group.
Special workshops
From time to time, we offer special workshops, including one-day taiko experiences.Â
Advance booking is always required.
Our next special workshops:
Introduction to Jack Bazaar
Saturday 14th February, 1.30 – 3.30pm
£16 per person
Jack Bazaar is a complex open source taiko piece composed by American taiko player Kris Bergstrom. Performed on naname (slant stand) the piece involves intricate rhythms using different parts of the drum. This workshop will introduce some of the key elements of the piece. Not suitable for complete beginners, or players with no naname experience. Please book in advance by emailing [email protected]. Please book by Friday 6th February so we know we have enough participants to go ahead.
Taiko Day Retreat
Saturday 28th February 2026
10.30am – 4.30pm, £60 per person (18yrs+)
Spend the day learning the basics and fundamentals of this amazing performing art at our fully equipped studio. With no previous experience of taiko necessary, these days are open to enthusiastic adults of all ages. Our day retreats begin with gentle stretches followed by a day of taiko drumming. Places are just £60 per person, and need to be booked in advance please by Thursday 12th February so we know we have enough people to go ahead. To book please email [email protected]. Please check your spam & junk folders as sometimes our replies end up there. Included in price,
- All equipment needed for the day
- Tea, coffee & snacks throughout the day
Please note your booking is confirmed once we’ve received payment and can only be refunded if the workshop is full and we can fill your space from a waiting list.
Skills & Drills
Saturday 21st March
10.00am – 1.00pm, £25 per person (18yrs+)Â
This 3-hour skills and drills workshop is suitable for anyone who’s played taiko before and would enjoy a morning doing a range of different drills, on different drums, as well as learning parts of repertoire not currently covered in our weekly sessions. Please book in advance by emailing [email protected] by Monday 9th March so we know we’ll have the numbers to go ahead. Our preferred method of payment is via BACS so on confirming your booking we’ll provide you with our bank details. This workshop is not suitable for beginners.
Cancellation Policy
We reserve the right to cancel a workshop for any reason with no less than 7 days’ notice. In such circumstances, we will offer a full refund, or transfer to another workshop at a later date. In the event that you have to cancel your participation in a workshop, with regret we will be able to offer you a refund only if you are able to find a replacement who pays for their own place.
