Portland Taiko beta-tested its new online Taiko 101 workshop and we’re thrilled to share it with you! The next TAIKO 101 WORKSHOP is scheduled for Wednesday, September 30 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. It will be led by three Portland Taiko drummers using a variety of live/virtual activities and prerecorded videos. And don’t worry–you don’t need a big taiko drum at home to take this online workshop. You can set up a pillow or cushion on a folding chair and use drumsticks or two grocery-bags. Watch the video here, starting at 1:40. 

For those of you who have already taken our Taiko 101 workshop or have some experience with taiko, we are happy to announce our fall classes beginning on Wednesday, October 7. The beginning-level class, POWER TAIKO: HA! will focus on strength and precision while learning one of Portland Taiko’s signature pieces. For our advanced students, the next BEYOND BASICS class will explore different ji-patterns, ambidextrous drills, and Portland Taiko pieces HA, Amaterasu, and Handa na Kayo. We hope to be drumming with you soon!!!