The Way Of Taiko: The Heartbeat Of Japan

Adult Workshop

Traditional Drum Workshop

This workshop introduces participants to the history and practice of taiko drumming. Participants are taught how to understand sounds and movements, i.e., how to connect nature and the meaning of body movement. They will become familiar with the way of taiko and its drumming techniques.

2024-2025 Schedule

Dates

Sunday, January 26, 2025
Sunday, April 27, 2025

Times

2 sessions offered

11:00am – 1:00pm
2:00pm – 4:00pm

Price

Location

Morikami Theater

Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Jewelry is not recommended. As temperatures within our theater tend to drop, we recommend arriving with a jacket or sweater.

About The Instructors

Top performers from South Florida’s Fushu Daiko will conduct the workshop. The group is recognized by Seiichi Tanaka, the master of San Francisco Taiko Dojo, who brought taiko to the United States and who trained senior members of the Fushu Daiko group.

Workshops

- Our one to two-day workshops are taught at an introductory level*, providing guests with the basics on an array of Japanese subjects. (*unless otherwise stated)
- Registration: Advance registration is required for all classes & workshops.
- Registration Opens: All Educational programs are open for registration on August 1st each year for the new season. The season runs from October of the current year to the summer of the following year.
- Admission: Admission to the museum & gardens is included with programs over $35.
- Age Requirement: Please know that unless otherwise stated as “Youth” all classes and workshops are for adults and teenagers 15 years and older. We will allow some younger youth on a case-by-case basis. Please contact the Education Program Coordinator at (561) 233-1367 if you would like to enroll a younger youth in a program.
- WORKSHOP POLICIES including cancellations & refunds