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.

TAIKO NO WA Annual Membership 2022 - Full year 2022

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 2022 - Full year 2022

Full Year
All Levels

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 Tuesday - Term 2 2022

Term 2
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 2 2022

Term 2
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...

Beginners Thursday - Term 2 2022

Term 2
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 learning journey. Over the 9-week...

Tataku 14-18 yrs - Term 2 2022

Term 2
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 2 2022

Term 2
Kids And Teens

Taikoz fosters a family-friendly environment and children of all ages are welcome to begin their taiko journey with us. The Taiko Tots weekly class introduces children between the...

Beginners Saturday - Term 2 2022

Term 2
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 learning journey. Over the 9-week...

Mini Beats 6 - 10yrs - Term 2 2022

Term 2
Kids And Teens

Taikoz fosters a family-friendly environment and children of all ages are welcome to begin their taiko journey with us. The Mini Beats weekly class introduces children between the...

Bachi Club 11-14yrs - Term 2 2022

Term 2
Kids And Teens

Taikoz fosters a family-friendly environment and children of all ages are welcome to begin their taiko journey with us. Bachi Club is for children and young adults between the ages of...

Elements Advanced - Term 2 2022

Term 2
Advanced

In 2022 we are pleased to offer a new 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...

Elements I Sunday - Term 2 2022

Term 2
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 Online | Monday Night - Term 2 2022

Term 2
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...

Extensions: Odaiko - Term 2 2022

Term 2
Intermediate

The very characters that make up the word taiko (太鼓) – 太 (tai) ‘fat’ or ‘big around’ and 鼓 (ko) ‘drum’ – aptly describe the look, sound and feel of our beautiful instruments....

Play Taiko Intro Workshop Sunday 22 May - Term 2 2022

Term 2
Workshops

Learn how to play the fascinating, awe-inspiring taiko! Join our 90-minute introduction workshop.
Play Taiko will leave you with a unique group experience that will...

Extensions: Katsugi Okedo - Term 2 2022

Term 2
Intermediate

Come and join us as we explore the exciting style of Katsugi Okedo in this 5-week block as part of our Extensions series (Odaiko is being offered in the first 4-week block). If you...

Play Taiko Intro Workshop Sunday 19 June - Term 2 2022

Term 2
Workshops

Learn how to play the fascinating, awe-inspiring taiko! Join our 90-minute introduction workshop.
Play Taiko will leave you with a unique group experience that will...

Family Play Taiko Workshop Sunday 10 July - Term 3 2022

Term 3
Workshops

We are thrilled to continue our fun and fascinating workshop series – Family Play Taiko. This workshop has been created so all members of your family (8+ years) can experience the joy of...

Play Taiko Intro Workshop Sunday 10 July - Term 3 2022

Term 3
Workshops

Learn how to play the fascinating, awe-inspiring taiko! Join our 90-minute introduction workshop.
Play Taiko will leave you with a unique group experience that will...

Play Taiko Intro Workshop Sunday 21 August - Term 3 2022

Term 3
Workshops

Learn how to play the fascinating, awe-inspiring taiko! Join our 90-minute introduction workshop.
Play Taiko will leave you with a unique group experience that will...

Family Play Taiko Workshop Sunday 25 September - Term 4 2022

Term 4
Workshops

We are thrilled to continue our fun and fascinating workshop series – Family Play Taiko. This workshop has been created so all members of your family (8+ years) can experience the joy of...

Play Taiko Intro Workshop Sunday 25 September - Term 4 2022

Term 4
Workshops

Learn how to play the fascinating, awe-inspiring taiko! Join our 90-minute introduction workshop.
Play Taiko will leave you with a unique group experience that will...

Play Taiko Intro Workshop Sunday 23 October - Term 4 2022

Term 4
Workshops

Learn how to play the fascinating, awe-inspiring taiko! Join our 90-minute introduction workshop.
Play Taiko will leave you with a unique group experience that will...

Play Taiko Intro Workshop Sunday 13 November - Term 4 2022

Term 4
Workshops

Learn how to play the fascinating, awe-inspiring taiko! Join our 90-minute introduction workshop.
Play Taiko will leave you with a unique group experience that will...

Family Play Taiko Workshop Sunday 18 December - Term 4 2022

Term 4
Workshops

We are thrilled to continue our fun and fascinating workshop series – Family Play Taiko. This workshop has been created so all members of your family (8+ years) can experience the joy of...

Play Taiko Intro Workshop Sunday 18 December - Term 4 2022

Term 4
Workshops

Learn how to play the fascinating, awe-inspiring taiko! Join our 90-minute introduction workshop.
Play Taiko will leave you with a unique group experience that will...

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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.

TAIKO NO WA Annual Membership 2022 - Full year 2022

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 2022 - Full year 2022

Full Year
All Levels

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 Tuesday - Term 2 2022

Term 2
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 2 2022

Term 2
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...

Beginners Thursday - Term 2 2022

Term 2
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 learning journey. Over the 9-week...

Tataku 14-18 yrs - Term 2 2022

Term 2
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 2 2022

Term 2
Kids And Teens

Taikoz fosters a family-friendly environment and children of all ages are welcome to begin their taiko journey with us. The Taiko Tots weekly class introduces children between the...

Beginners Saturday - Term 2 2022

Term 2
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 learning journey. Over the 9-week...

Mini Beats 6 - 10yrs - Term 2 2022

Term 2
Kids And Teens

Taikoz fosters a family-friendly environment and children of all ages are welcome to begin their taiko journey with us. The Mini Beats weekly class introduces children between the...

Bachi Club 11-14yrs - Term 2 2022

Term 2
Kids And Teens

Taikoz fosters a family-friendly environment and children of all ages are welcome to begin their taiko journey with us. Bachi Club is for children and young adults between the ages of...

Elements Advanced - Term 2 2022

Term 2
Advanced

In 2022 we are pleased to offer a new 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...

Elements I Sunday - Term 2 2022

Term 2
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 Online | Monday Night - Term 2 2022

Term 2
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...

Extensions: Odaiko - Term 2 2022

Term 2
Intermediate

The very characters that make up the word taiko (太鼓) – 太 (tai) ‘fat’ or ‘big around’ and 鼓 (ko) ‘drum’ – aptly describe the look, sound and feel of our beautiful instruments....

Play Taiko Intro Workshop Sunday 22 May - Term 2 2022

Term 2
Workshops

Learn how to play the fascinating, awe-inspiring taiko! Join our 90-minute introduction workshop.
Play Taiko will leave you with a unique group experience that will...

Extensions: Katsugi Okedo - Term 2 2022

Term 2
Intermediate

Come and join us as we explore the exciting style of Katsugi Okedo in this 5-week block as part of our Extensions series (Odaiko is being offered in the first 4-week block). If you...

Play Taiko Intro Workshop Sunday 19 June - Term 2 2022

Term 2
Workshops

Learn how to play the fascinating, awe-inspiring taiko! Join our 90-minute introduction workshop.
Play Taiko will leave you with a unique group experience that will...

Family Play Taiko Workshop Sunday 10 July - Term 3 2022

Term 3
Workshops

We are thrilled to continue our fun and fascinating workshop series – Family Play Taiko. This workshop has been created so all members of your family (8+ years) can experience the joy of...

Play Taiko Intro Workshop Sunday 10 July - Term 3 2022

Term 3
Workshops

Learn how to play the fascinating, awe-inspiring taiko! Join our 90-minute introduction workshop.
Play Taiko will leave you with a unique group experience that will...

Play Taiko Intro Workshop Sunday 21 August - Term 3 2022

Term 3
Workshops

Learn how to play the fascinating, awe-inspiring taiko! Join our 90-minute introduction workshop.
Play Taiko will leave you with a unique group experience that will...

Family Play Taiko Workshop Sunday 25 September - Term 4 2022

Term 4
Workshops

We are thrilled to continue our fun and fascinating workshop series – Family Play Taiko. This workshop has been created so all members of your family (8+ years) can experience the joy of...

Play Taiko Intro Workshop Sunday 25 September - Term 4 2022

Term 4
Workshops

Learn how to play the fascinating, awe-inspiring taiko! Join our 90-minute introduction workshop.
Play Taiko will leave you with a unique group experience that will...

Play Taiko Intro Workshop Sunday 23 October - Term 4 2022

Term 4
Workshops

Learn how to play the fascinating, awe-inspiring taiko! Join our 90-minute introduction workshop.
Play Taiko will leave you with a unique group experience that will...

Play Taiko Intro Workshop Sunday 13 November - Term 4 2022

Term 4
Workshops

Learn how to play the fascinating, awe-inspiring taiko! Join our 90-minute introduction workshop.
Play Taiko will leave you with a unique group experience that will...

Family Play Taiko Workshop Sunday 18 December - Term 4 2022

Term 4
Workshops

We are thrilled to continue our fun and fascinating workshop series – Family Play Taiko. This workshop has been created so all members of your family (8+ years) can experience the joy of...

Play Taiko Intro Workshop Sunday 18 December - Term 4 2022

Term 4
Workshops

Learn how to play the fascinating, awe-inspiring taiko! Join our 90-minute introduction workshop.
Play Taiko will leave you with a unique group experience that will...

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