Taiko in Perth

Taiko Perth

Longing to express yourself through traditional Japanese music, art, and culture?
Why not get your rhythm on and try Taiko Drumming - Fun for anyone and everyone!

Taiko originates from the festival culture of Japan, which is as varied and diverse as the drum are loud. Over the last 60 years, many groups have taken the colour and movement of Taiko from these local Japanese Matsuri festivals and brought them together on stage and introduced taiko to audiences around the globe. Taiko is easily recognised for its stylised martial arts-like movements, simple powerful rhythms, and synchronised actions.

Essential Taiko [$110.00 per person]

Level: Beginner
Learn the essentials of taiko drumming through an interactive taiko instruction session. Learn classic Taiko style, Taiko Festival Origins and enjoy video demonstrations.

※Lesson: 60 - 90mins
※Availability: Please ask our friendly consultants to enquire about availability for your preferred date and time
※Minimum: 2 participants required for the workshop to be conducted.
※Other: Loose, comfortable clothing is recommended

Immersive Taiko [$165.00 per person]

Level: Beginner
Drum to the beat of Japan in this taiko experience. Learn the essentials of taiko drumming through an interactive taiko instruction session. Learn classic Taiko style, Taiko Festival Origins, and enjoy video demonstrations and Taiko Live Trio Demonstration. The lesson culminates in a Taiko Circle group “performance” and also includes a Japanese Bamboo Flute demonstration.

※Lesson: 120 - 180mins
※Availability: Please ask our friendly consultants to enquire about availability for your preferred date and time
※Minimum: 2 participants required for the workshop to be conducted.
※Other: Loose, comfortable clothing is recommended

Deluxe Taiko [$165.00 per person]

Level: Beginner
Drum to the beat of Japan in this taiko experience. Learn the essentials of taiko drumming through an interactive taiko instruction session. Learn classic Taiko style, Taiko Festival Origins, and enjoy video demonstrations and Taiko Live Trio Demonstration. The lesson includes a Grand Odaiko Experience and Live Team performance and culminates in Taiko Circle group “performance” (also includes Japanese Bamboo Flute demonstration).

※Lesson: 120 - 140mins
※Availability: Please ask our friendly consultants to enquire about availability for your preferred date and time
※Minimum: 4 participants required for the workshop to be conducted.
※Other: Loose, comfortable clothing is recommended

Monthly Taiko for Beginners [$66.00 per person per lesson]

Level: Beginner
Your Introduction to the energetic and energising style of Japanese Festival Drumming - Rhythm | Form | Spirit - Full body percussion workshop for taiko beginners, first-time drummers. Over 4 hours we will explore basic rhythms, shouts, body movements, and weave them together with group coordination and improvisation. No experience necessary - suits all levels of fitness and great for all ages.

Monthly program 4 hour session [09:00 - 13:00] 

※Please ask our friendly consultants to check availability on your preferred date

2020 Dates
※Oct 24th
※Nov 29th

2021 Dates
※Jan 15th 2021
※Feb 5th 2021

※Availability: Please ask our friendly consultants to enquire about availability for your preferred date and time
※Other: Loose, comfortable clothing is recommended

Weekly Taiko Drum Session [$33.00 per person per lesson]

Level: All Levels
Learn to Beat the Taiko Drums like a Samurai Ninja Poet!! Gently progressive Taiko training in the essential taiko rhythms of Festival Japan. Wednesday classes are your Taiko-Gym Class for all levels and ages

Ongoing weekly [Wednesday] 1-hour program

※New Beginners – 6:15pm ~ 7:45pm
※Arrive 6:00 pm – to confirm registration
※Loose, comfortable clothing is recommended

About Your Instructors

The members of this dynamic troupe have drawn from a wide variety of backgrounds and come together to study and display their love of the Japanese drums to the wider audience. Their Sensei, Simon, originally studied Taiko in the mountains of Nagano, and since bringing his love of Wadaiko back to Australia has helped form four Taiko groups across Tasmania and WA.