You’ve seen San Jose Taiko play – now it’s your turn! Join fellow taiko enthusiasts in learning the basics of SJT’s style in a fun and engaging three-hour workshop. A brief history of taiko is presented, and participants learn a song based on fundamental stance, rhythms, and technique. No taiko experience is necessary, but participants must be at least 15 years old and capable of fairly rigorous physical activity.  For youth programs, check out our Junior Taiko and Summer Taiko at Stanford pages.

2013 PUBLIC WORKSHOPS (all dates subject to change)

• Saturday, April 20 -- 1-4PM

• Saturday, May 18 -- 10AM-1PM

• Sunday, June 23 -- 10AM-1PM

• Sunday, July 21 -- 12-3PM

• Saturday, August 24 -- 1-4PM

• Saturday, October 12 -- 10AM-1PM

• Saturday, November 16 -- 1-4PM

Workshops are $50 per participant. 

Enrollment in each workshop is limited to 15 participants and will be filled on a first-come-first-served basis.  Preregistration is required.  Public workshops are a closed event - only paid participants will be allowed in the studio.  

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What people are saying about our workshops:

"San Jose Taiko's public workshops are an incredible experience. They give you an invigorating workout for mind, body and spirit... I've attended two workshops and can't wait for my third. Through a relaxed and fun atmosphere, the workshops introduce you to music-making, mind-body connection, and respect for the art. San Jose Taiko's instructors and performers are masters of the art, patient and encouraging. It was so fun to hear them play and to listen to their descriptions of the history and philosophy of taiko. When it came time for our turn, the entire class was mesmerized by the feeling of playing the big drums. I couldn't believe we could make music together after only 3 hours!"