A Taste of Taiko
This occasional Saturday 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 21st September 2024, 10.00am – 12.30pm. £20 per person. Book and pay for one place by Friday 13th September and get a second place for just £10.
Drop-in classes
No need to book! No previous experience is assumed, but these classes are great not only for (adult) beginners, but also for those who already play taiko and who enjoy playing with other people, led by a teacher.Â
Please note drop-in sessions are taking a break from 5th August – 2nd September. They’ll resume on 9th September.
Our classes:
Monday Morning Drum for Fun: 10am – 11am
Not suitable for complete beginners
Fee: £8.00.
Monday Morning Drum for Fundamentals: 11.15am – 12.15pm
Not suitable for complete beginners
Fee: £8.00
Monday Night Taiko: 7pm – 8pm
Suitable for complete beginners aged 18yrs+
Fee £8.00
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:
Skills & Drills
Saturday 5th October, 10am – 1.00pm
£25 per person
Back in a new format, 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]. 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.
Taiko Sharing Weekend
Saturday 8th – Sunday 9th November
£70 per person (food and accommodation not included)
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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.
