Kids' Classes (for kids 8 to 12 years old)
Every Saturday from 9:45 am to 10:35 am
Students learn basic rhythms, forms, principles, and a song to perform. New students are accecpted on the first Saturday each month. Email us
info@etaiko.org to register.
Registration: $25 (includes a pair of bachi)
Drop-in: $10
5-class card: $45
10-class card: $80
Fun Taiko: Drop-in Class (open to everyone, no taiko experience necessary)
Wednesday evenings 6:30-7:30pm
This class includes brief instruction in basic form, and covers enthusiastic and energetic routines for everyone to enjoy.
Note: This class is on hiatus for the month of January, but will resume starting February.
Registration: none
Drop-in: $10
10-class card: $90
Intro to Taiko: 4-Week Course
(class meets twice a week, open to everyone, no taiko experience necessary)
Thursday nights 6:30-8pm; Saturday afternoons 1pm-2:30pm
This class systematically covers all the basic taiko skills including etiquette, form, and basic rhythms and drills. This class is the pre-requisite to the performance-track classes. Each class builds on the previous class, so students must commit to attending 4 or 8 classes. Email us
info@etaiko.org to register.
Registration: $25 (includes pair of bachi)
4-class card: $50
8-class card: $100
Session I begins Janurary 5 and 7, 2012
Session II begins February 2 and 4, 2012
Adult Performance-Track Classes
(focused on refining and perfecting basic skills and learning songs for performance)
Drop-in: $15 ($10 for seniors)
5-class card: $70 ($50 for seniors)
10-class card: $120 ($90 for seniors)
Monthly All-You-Can-Taiko: $100 ($80 for seniors)
Beginning Kenka: Teaches all the parts of Kenka Yatai. New students may advance from Intro to Taiko at the beginning of each month.
Thursday nights 6:30-9:00pm, Saturday afternoons 1:00-3:30pm
Advanced Kenka: Further development of Kenkai Yatai for students who already know all the parts. Review/Learning of Beginning-level songs in Etaiko repertoire.
Tuesday nights 7pm-9pm, Saturday mornings 11am-1pm
Rakuda Project: Students committed to 3 months attendance and having solid basic skills will learn Rakuda as a group. Weekly attendance required.
October-December, Wednesday nights from 7pm to 9pm
Intermediate
Monday nights from 7pm to 9pm
Open Practice:
(Free to all current students, extra time to practice on the drums)
This practice time is self-organized each week by the students who attend. Come with something you want to learn, and something you can teach.
Saturday evenings from 4-6pm
