2025 Fall taiko courses
Beginner Taiko Course
Beginner Course
When: Wednesdays commencing September 10. (no class on Oct 1)
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Duration: 10 weeks
Course Description: A simple drill exercise called Narushima, and a basic piece, Ogi Matsuri Daiko, will be taught
Course Fee: $320 (course fee $300 plus $20 for drumsticks)
Instructor: Tatsuki Shimoda
To register: https://nagatashachu.com/register
This 10-week course is a lot of fun, a great workout, and helps to improve musical skills. You will learn basic drills, form, technique and a traditional piece for taiko. No previous musical experience is necessary. Although playing taiko can be physically demanding, we respect everyone’s abilities and limitations. Space is limited to 10 participants.
Intermediate I and II Taiko Combined Course
When: Wednesdays at 8:30 pm commencing September 10 (no class on Oct 1)
Time: 8:30 to 10:00 pm
Duration: 12 weeks
Course Description: A continuation from the beginners/Intermediate I course, students will learn two new pieces, Renshu Daiko and Sanmyaku Daiko.
Course Fee: $360
Instructor: Tatsuki Shimoda
To register: https://nagatashachu.com/register
Prerequisite: Must have completed the beginners taiko course and know the pieces Narushima (A/B/back-rhythm) and Ogi Matsuri Daiko.
Advanced Taiko Course I
When: Tuesdays commencing September 9 (no class on Oct 7)
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Duration: 12 weeks
Course Description: A continuation from the Intermediate I course, students will learn two new pieces.
Course Fee: $360
Instructor: Akemi Akachi
To register: https://nagatashachu.com/register
Prerequisite: Must have completed the beginners taiko course and know the pieces Narushima (A/B/back-rhythm), Ogi Matsuri Daiko, Renshu Daiko, Sanmyaku Daiko and Fuyu no Michi
Advanced Taiko Course II
Advanced Taiko Course II
When: Tuesdays at 8:30 pm commencing on September 9 (no class on Oct 7)
Time: 8:30 to 10:00 pm
Duration: 12 weeks
Course Fee: $360
Instructor: Akemi Akachi
Course Description: Continuation of last term including Odaiko style (Futten), Sanmyaku Daiko, Renshu, Ogi Matsuri Daiko, Fuyu no Michi, Yatai Bayashi, Enjou and a new piece.
Prerequisite: Must have completed beginner, intermediate I and II courses.
To register: https://nagatashachu.com/register
When: Mondays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm commencing on September 8 (no class on Oct 6)
Duration: 12 weeks
Course Fee: $360
Instructor: Kiyoshi Nagata
Course Description: New and old repertoire for advanced players as well as some physical styles of playing.
Prerequisite: Must have completed three Advanced taiko courses and can demonstrate they can play the repertoire taught in the beginner, intermediate and advanced courses.
Ensemble Taiko Course
When: Mondays at 8:30 pm to 10 pm commencing on September 8 (no class on Oct 6)
Duration: 12 weeks
Course Fee: $360
Instructor: Kiyoshi Nagata
Course Description: New and old repertoire for advanced players as well as some physical styles of playing.
Prerequisite: Must have completed three Advanced taiko courses and can demonstrate they can play the repertoire taught in the beginner, intermediate and advanced courses.