Taiko: What is it? Come find out at our next free lecture and participatory demonstration on Friday, July 30 at 7:00 pm. Please RSVP by email to
info@etaiko.org. If you've ever wanted to know what it feels like to play the big drums, this is your chance!
We are delighted to offer classes for kids 8 to 12 years old! Instructor Echo Costanzo holds classes every Saturday from 9:45am to 10:35am. Students will learn basic rhythms, forms, principles and a song to perform.
There will be no kids' classes for new students in August; our next series starts in September.
New students will be accepted on
September 4 and October 2. New students must attend a registration and orientation session at 9:30am before their first class. Each class is $10 plus a one-time $5 registration fee (cash or check only, no debit or credit cards). Multi-class discount cards (5/$45 and 10/$80) are available. Please
email info@etaiko.org to reserve a space.
Classes for beginners are held every Thursday from 7 to 9 pm and Saturday from 2 to 4 pm. We normally accept new students on the first Thursday and Saturday of each month.
Generally, our classes are suitable for students 14 years old and up. A new student between 12 and 14 years old may be accepted on a case-by case, trial basis; e-mail us for more information.
New students are required to attend an orientation a half an hour before the first class. The class is $15 plus a one-time $5 registration fee (cash or check only, includes Member Handbook). Please
email to let us know you're coming before attending your first class, and have a look at our:
Here's our full class schedule.
