Australian Taiko Academy

Australian Taiko Academy Classes

Learn how to play the fascinating, awe-inspiring taiko at the Australian Taiko Academy! Taiko playing requires great energy and teamwork – its expression is primal and earthy. Taiko playing is also great exercise. It is a musical activity that is challenging and fun, and offers wonderful benefits like reducing stress, aiding relaxation and inviting personal expression.

Experience the taiko by way of a Play Taiko Intro Workshop or joining an 8-week Beginners class.

Tataku 14 -18 yrs - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Kids And Teens

Fast paced and high energy – get ready to enter the exciting world of taiko! Devised especially for young adults, Tataku provides an opportunity to build new musical skills, develop...

Taiko Tots 3-5yrs - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Kids And Teens

TRY A CLASS FOR FREE ON US:
Please join us for a try-out class at any of the first three classes of the term for no charge.  If your child loves it and would like to continue only...

Mini Beats 6-10yrs - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Kids And Teens

TRY A CLASS FOR FREE ON US:
Please join us for a try-out class at any of the first three classes of the term for no charge.  If your child loves it and would like to continue only...

Bachi Club 11- 14yrs - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Kids And Teens

TRY A CLASS FOR FREE ON US:
Please join us for a try-out class for no charge!  If your child loves it and would like to continue, you only pay for the remaining term classes....

Beginners A in Japanese Monday - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Beginner

Japanese studies in action! Begin your taiko journey while immersing yourself in Japanese language and culture. 
 
Learn the technical basics of...

Beginners A Tuesday - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Beginner

Learn the technical basics of taiko and sample a few specific playing styles in our Beginners classes – the perfect starting ground for your taiko journey. The curriculum is divided...

Beginners A Saturday - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Beginner

Learn the technical basics of taiko and sample a few specific playing styles in our Beginners classes – the perfect starting ground for your taiko journey. The curriculum is divided...

WORKSHOP: Introduction to Japanese Drums - Sunday 18 June - Term 2 2023

Term 2
Workshops

The Australian Taiko Academy presents four types of Play Taiko Workshops, each distinct from the other!

Learn how to play the fascinating,...

WORKSHOP: Family Play Taiko - Sunday 9 July - Term 2 2023

Term 2
Workshops

The Australian Taiko Academy presents four types of Play Taiko Workshops, each distinct from the other!

Learn how to play the fascinating,...

WORKSHOP: Introduction to Japanese Drums - Sunday 9 July - Term 2 2023

Term 2
Workshops

The Australian Taiko Academy presents four types of Play Taiko Workshops, each distinct from the other!

Learn how to play the fascinating,...

WORKSHOP: Festival Drumming - Work Your Abs! - Sunday 23 July - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Workshops

The Australian Taiko Academy presents four types of Play Taiko Workshops, each distinct from the other!

Learn how to play the fascinating,...

WORKSHOP: Odaiko - Beat the grand drum! - Sunday 30 July - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Workshops

The Australian Taiko Academy presents four types of Play Taiko Workshops, each distinct from the other!

Learn how to play the fascinating,...

WORKSHOP: Family Play Taiko - Sunday 13 August - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Workshops

The Australian Taiko Academy presents four types of Play Taiko Workshops, each distinct from the other!

Learn how to play the fascinating,...

WORKSHOP: Introduction to Japanese Drums - Sunday 20 August - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Workshops

The Australian Taiko Academy presents four types of Play Taiko Workshops, each distinct from the other!

Learn how to play the fascinating,...

WORKSHOP: Festival Drumming - Work Your Abs! - Sunday 3 September - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Workshops

The Australian Taiko Academy presents four types of Play Taiko Workshops, each distinct from the other!

Learn how to play the fascinating,...

WORKSHOP: Odaiko - Beat the grand drum! - Sunday 10 September - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Workshops

The Australian Taiko Academy presents four types of Play Taiko Workshops, each distinct from the other!

Learn how to play the fascinating,...

WORKSHOP: Family Play Taiko - Sunday 24 September - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Workshops

The Australian Taiko Academy presents four types of Play Taiko Workshops, each distinct from the other!

Learn how to play the fascinating,...

WORKSHOP: Introduction to Japanese Drums -Sunday 24 September - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Workshops

The Australian Taiko Academy presents four types of Play Taiko Workshops, each distinct from the other!

Learn how to play the fascinating,...

WORKSHOP: Introduction to Japanese Drums - Sunday 22 October - Term 4 2023

Term 4
Workshops

The Australian Taiko Academy presents four types of Play Taiko Workshops, each distinct from the other!

Learn how to play the fascinating,...

WORKSHOP: Odaiko - Beat the grand drum! - Sunday 12 November - Term 4 2023

Term 4
Workshops

The Australian Taiko Academy presents four types of Play Taiko Workshops, each distinct from the other!

Learn how to play the fascinating,...

WORKSHOP: Introduction to Japanese Drums - Sunday 19 November - Term 4 2023

Term 4
Workshops

The Australian Taiko Academy presents four types of Play Taiko Workshops, each distinct from the other!

Learn how to play the fascinating,...

WORKSHOP: Festival Drumming - Work Your Abs! - Sunday 26 November - Term 4 2023

Term 4
Workshops

The Australian Taiko Academy presents four types of Play Taiko Workshops, each distinct from the other!

Learn how to play the fascinating,...

WORKSHOP: Family Play Taiko - Sunday 3 December - Term 4 2023

Term 4
Workshops

The Australian Taiko Academy presents four types of Play Taiko Workshops, each distinct from the other!

Learn how to play the fascinating,...

TAIKO NO WA Annual Membership - Full year 2023

Full Year
Intermediate

Taiko no Wa meets every Sunday from 2pm - 4pm at the Taikoz Ultimo studio. To join Taiko no Wa it is a prerequisite to regularly attend at least one weekly Elements...

ONIKENBAI CLUB Annual Membership - Full year 2023

Full Year
Intermediate

Onikenbai is a beautiful, powerful and fascinating dance/music form that hails from Iwate Prefecture, Japan, and our Onikenbai Club is dedicated to the practice of the unique dance and music...

Elements I Online - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Intermediate

Our online Elements classes are designed for players with some taiko playing experience and focus on the integration of movement of bachi, arms and body, good sound production, development of...

Elements I Sunday - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Intermediate

Designed for students with some taiko playing experience, both Elements classes focus on the integration of movement of bachi, arms and body, good sound production, development of...

Elements I Tuesday - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Intermediate

Designed for students with some taiko playing experience, both Elements classes focus on the integration of movement of bachi, arms and body, good sound production, development of...

Elements II Wednesday - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Intermediate

Designed for students with some taiko playing experience, both Elements classes focus on the integration of movement of bachi, arms and body, good sound production, development of...

ATA Ensemble - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Advanced

 »Please read the following information before booking«

The ATA Ensemble focuses on high-level performance, challenging repertoire and demanding rehearsals....

Elements Advanced - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Advanced

Elements Advanced is a stream that is focussed on the experienced player, as well as those who may not yet have a lot of experience, but who are keen to develop their technique and...

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Taikoz is recognised as a ground breaker in contemporary taiko performance, and their latest work LION-DOGS, presents the ensemble in all its...

Australian Taiko Academy

Australian Taiko Academy Classes

Learn how to play the fascinating, awe-inspiring taiko at the Australian Taiko Academy! Taiko playing requires great energy and teamwork – its expression is primal and earthy. Taiko playing is also great exercise. It is a musical activity that is challenging and fun, and offers wonderful benefits like reducing stress, aiding relaxation and inviting personal expression.

Experience the taiko by way of a Play Taiko Intro Workshop or joining an 8-week Beginners class.

Tataku 14 -18 yrs - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Kids And Teens

Fast paced and high energy – get ready to enter the exciting world of taiko! Devised especially for young adults, Tataku provides an opportunity to build new musical skills, develop...

Taiko Tots 3-5yrs - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Kids And Teens

TRY A CLASS FOR FREE ON US:
Please join us for a try-out class at any of the first three classes of the term for no charge.  If your child loves it and would like to continue only...

Mini Beats 6-10yrs - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Kids And Teens

TRY A CLASS FOR FREE ON US:
Please join us for a try-out class at any of the first three classes of the term for no charge.  If your child loves it and would like to continue only...

Bachi Club 11- 14yrs - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Kids And Teens

TRY A CLASS FOR FREE ON US:
Please join us for a try-out class for no charge!  If your child loves it and would like to continue, you only pay for the remaining term classes....

Beginners A in Japanese Monday - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Beginner

Japanese studies in action! Begin your taiko journey while immersing yourself in Japanese language and culture. 
 
Learn the technical basics of...

Beginners A Tuesday - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Beginner

Learn the technical basics of taiko and sample a few specific playing styles in our Beginners classes – the perfect starting ground for your taiko journey. The curriculum is divided...

Beginners A Saturday - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Beginner

Learn the technical basics of taiko and sample a few specific playing styles in our Beginners classes – the perfect starting ground for your taiko journey. The curriculum is divided...

WORKSHOP: Introduction to Japanese Drums - Sunday 18 June - Term 2 2023

Term 2
Workshops

The Australian Taiko Academy presents four types of Play Taiko Workshops, each distinct from the other!

Learn how to play the fascinating,...

WORKSHOP: Family Play Taiko - Sunday 9 July - Term 2 2023

Term 2
Workshops

The Australian Taiko Academy presents four types of Play Taiko Workshops, each distinct from the other!

Learn how to play the fascinating,...

WORKSHOP: Introduction to Japanese Drums - Sunday 9 July - Term 2 2023

Term 2
Workshops

The Australian Taiko Academy presents four types of Play Taiko Workshops, each distinct from the other!

Learn how to play the fascinating,...

WORKSHOP: Festival Drumming - Work Your Abs! - Sunday 23 July - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Workshops

The Australian Taiko Academy presents four types of Play Taiko Workshops, each distinct from the other!

Learn how to play the fascinating,...

WORKSHOP: Odaiko - Beat the grand drum! - Sunday 30 July - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Workshops

The Australian Taiko Academy presents four types of Play Taiko Workshops, each distinct from the other!

Learn how to play the fascinating,...

WORKSHOP: Family Play Taiko - Sunday 13 August - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Workshops

The Australian Taiko Academy presents four types of Play Taiko Workshops, each distinct from the other!

Learn how to play the fascinating,...

WORKSHOP: Introduction to Japanese Drums - Sunday 20 August - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Workshops

The Australian Taiko Academy presents four types of Play Taiko Workshops, each distinct from the other!

Learn how to play the fascinating,...

WORKSHOP: Festival Drumming - Work Your Abs! - Sunday 3 September - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Workshops

The Australian Taiko Academy presents four types of Play Taiko Workshops, each distinct from the other!

Learn how to play the fascinating,...

WORKSHOP: Odaiko - Beat the grand drum! - Sunday 10 September - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Workshops

The Australian Taiko Academy presents four types of Play Taiko Workshops, each distinct from the other!

Learn how to play the fascinating,...

WORKSHOP: Family Play Taiko - Sunday 24 September - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Workshops

The Australian Taiko Academy presents four types of Play Taiko Workshops, each distinct from the other!

Learn how to play the fascinating,...

WORKSHOP: Introduction to Japanese Drums -Sunday 24 September - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Workshops

The Australian Taiko Academy presents four types of Play Taiko Workshops, each distinct from the other!

Learn how to play the fascinating,...

WORKSHOP: Introduction to Japanese Drums - Sunday 22 October - Term 4 2023

Term 4
Workshops

The Australian Taiko Academy presents four types of Play Taiko Workshops, each distinct from the other!

Learn how to play the fascinating,...

WORKSHOP: Odaiko - Beat the grand drum! - Sunday 12 November - Term 4 2023

Term 4
Workshops

The Australian Taiko Academy presents four types of Play Taiko Workshops, each distinct from the other!

Learn how to play the fascinating,...

WORKSHOP: Introduction to Japanese Drums - Sunday 19 November - Term 4 2023

Term 4
Workshops

The Australian Taiko Academy presents four types of Play Taiko Workshops, each distinct from the other!

Learn how to play the fascinating,...

WORKSHOP: Festival Drumming - Work Your Abs! - Sunday 26 November - Term 4 2023

Term 4
Workshops

The Australian Taiko Academy presents four types of Play Taiko Workshops, each distinct from the other!

Learn how to play the fascinating,...

WORKSHOP: Family Play Taiko - Sunday 3 December - Term 4 2023

Term 4
Workshops

The Australian Taiko Academy presents four types of Play Taiko Workshops, each distinct from the other!

Learn how to play the fascinating,...

TAIKO NO WA Annual Membership - Full year 2023

Full Year
Intermediate

Taiko no Wa meets every Sunday from 2pm - 4pm at the Taikoz Ultimo studio. To join Taiko no Wa it is a prerequisite to regularly attend at least one weekly Elements...

ONIKENBAI CLUB Annual Membership - Full year 2023

Full Year
Intermediate

Onikenbai is a beautiful, powerful and fascinating dance/music form that hails from Iwate Prefecture, Japan, and our Onikenbai Club is dedicated to the practice of the unique dance and music...

Elements I Online - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Intermediate

Our online Elements classes are designed for players with some taiko playing experience and focus on the integration of movement of bachi, arms and body, good sound production, development of...

Elements I Sunday - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Intermediate

Designed for students with some taiko playing experience, both Elements classes focus on the integration of movement of bachi, arms and body, good sound production, development of...

Elements I Tuesday - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Intermediate

Designed for students with some taiko playing experience, both Elements classes focus on the integration of movement of bachi, arms and body, good sound production, development of...

Elements II Wednesday - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Intermediate

Designed for students with some taiko playing experience, both Elements classes focus on the integration of movement of bachi, arms and body, good sound production, development of...

ATA Ensemble - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Advanced

 »Please read the following information before booking«

The ATA Ensemble focuses on high-level performance, challenging repertoire and demanding rehearsals....

Elements Advanced - Term 3 2023

Term 3
Advanced

Elements Advanced is a stream that is focussed on the experienced player, as well as those who may not yet have a lot of experience, but who are keen to develop their technique and...

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