Intro to Taiko: The Art of Traditional Japanese Drumming (song: Masaru B)

Oakland Taiko is a non-profit and community-based drumming organization, established 25 years ago in 1998. We believe in spreading the joy of taiko through community. We offer classes and have performed at many community events annually, including Cupertino Cherry Blossom Festival, and Solano Stroll.

Oakland Taiko

Have you ever wanted to play the big Taiko drums? Come learn the basic form and even a short song!  A new song every month!

987 Webster St

Monthly Taiko Workshops

Our monthly Taiko workshops, open to everyone, no experience necessary!  Each workshop starts with the basic form and drills, and then we learn a new song every month.

Thank you for your interest!  Unfortunately, we don't allow drop-ins to our workshops.  Please sign up for the one next month!

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! No experience necessary! <ul><li>Jan 5, 2025 - Hiryuu Sandan Gaeshi </li><li>Feb 2, 2025 - Beginning of Kenka </li><li>Mar 2, 2025 - Masaru A </li><li>Apr 6, 2025 - Masaru B</li></ul><ul><li>(most <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14mTtAvhEjIuyPBINqyPYcdwso0LBjD152UV-dsrQwSc/edit?usp=sharing" title="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14mTtAvhEjIuyPBINqyPYcdwso0LBjD152UV-dsrQwSc/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">up-to-date schedule</a> here)</li></ul>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@otaiko.org .No drop-ins. Please register on Eventbrite ahead of time. Event registration closes Saturday midnight prior to Sunday workshop.No refunds or exchanges except under rare circumstances (e.g. COVID-19). Contact events@otaiko.org to arrange.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 <a href="http://otaiko.org/classes" title="http://otaiko.org/classes" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">the interest form on our website</a>.Oakland 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 <a href="http://otaiko.org" title="http://otaiko.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">our website</a>.

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