Intro to Taiko: The Art of Traditional Japanese Drumming (song: Kenka beg)

Sun Nov 02 2025 at 02:30 pm to 04:00 pm UTC-08:00

987 Webster St | Oakland

Emeryville Taiko
Publisher/HostEmeryville Taiko
Intro to Taiko: The Art of Traditional Japanese Drumming (song: Kenka beg)
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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!
About this Event

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!


  • Oct 5, 2025 - Matsuri
  • Nov 2, 2025 - Beginning of Kenka Yatai
  • Dec 7, 2025 - End of Kenka Yatai
  • (most up-to-date schedule here)

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 [email protected] .

Drop-in policy: Spots are only guaranteed if you register on Eventbrite ahead of time. There is sometimes a spot or two that opens up day-of, but we won't know until the beginning of class. If interested, show up at 2:30pm to see if there are any open spots. Drop-in fee is $20 cash.

No refunds or exchanges except in rare cases (eg. COVID-19, etc.) If you need a refund or an exchange, please submit a refund request or contact [email protected] to arrange. Refund is not guaranteed.

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 the interest form on our website.

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 our website.


Agenda

🕑: 02:30 PM - 02:45 PM
Warm-ups
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:15 PM
Taiko Basics and Drills
🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:00 PM
Learn Taiko Song
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

987 Webster St, 987 Webster Street, Oakland, United States

Tickets

USD 23.18 to USD 33.85

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