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...

Katsugi Okedo (Beginners) | December 8 (Tu) 7:15-8:15pm | Claudia Wherry

Because of its lightweight construction, the Katsugi Okedo is a versatile taiko – we can play fast,...

Rhythm Development (Beginners) | December 9 (We) 6:15-7:15pm | Kerryn Joyce

Together with Kerryn, you will explore rhythm, timing and beat through movement and sound. Making music...

Improvisation (Beginners) | December 9 (We) 7:30-8:30pm | Claudia Wherry

How to make music up on the spot? Improvising is a mystery to many people, but it is an essential part of...

Uchikomi-geiko (All welcome) | December 10 (Th) 7:15-8:15pm | Ian Cleworth

Uchikomi – “to beat with intent” and keiko – “practice”, or on a deeper level, “to inherit...

Hachijo (Beginners) | December 11 (Fr) 6:30-7:30pm | Kerryn Joyce

Hachijo-daiko is the unique drumming style of Hachijo Island that uses a single mid-size chudaiko upon which...

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 playing...

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 energise,...

Improvisation (Experienced) | December 14 (Mo) 7:15-8:15pm | Ian Cleworth

In taiko, we’re sometimes called upon to improvise anything from a short phrase of a few beats to a...

Katsugi Okedo (Beginners) | December 15 (Tu) 6:15-7:15pm | Ryuji Hamada

This is the second of two Beginner sessions on Katsugi Okedo. Ryuji will take you through the basic stance,...

Hachijo (Experienced) | December 15 (Tu) 7:30-8:30pm | Ryuji Hamada

Hachijo-daiko is the unique drumming style of Hachijo Island that uses a single mid-size chudaiko upon...

Odaiko (Beginners) | December 16 (We) 6:15-7:15pm | Sophia Ang

Odaiko – “grand drum”. As befits the name of the instrument, coming to grips with the ‘grandest’ of all the...

Yataibayashi (Beginners) | December 16 (We) 7:30-8:30pm | Sophia Ang

This style and its music hails from the town of Chichibu in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, and is undoubtedly one of...

Odaiko (Experienced) | December 17 (Th) 7:15-8:15pm | Ryuji Hamada

In this session Ryuji will work you hard through playing typical Odaiko phrases and improvising. There will be an...

Rhythm Development (Experienced) | December 18 (Fr) 6:30-7:30pm | Ian Cleworth

In this session Ian will introduce the concept of metric modulation, which is essentially changing...

TAIKOZ JANUARY INTENSIVE – January 15-17 2021 | Two Ultimo dojos – Taikoz Dojo and D2

We’re...

TAIKOZ JANUARY INTENSIVE – January 15-17 2021 | Two Ultimo dojos – Taikoz Dojo and D2

Beginner players, advanced players, out-of-Sydney players – everyone is...

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 playing...

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 energise,...

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 of...

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...

Taikoz is pleased to announce Annual Class Membership again in 2021.

Taiko no Wa meets every Sunday from 11.30am–1.30pm at the Taikoz Ultimo studio. To join Taiko no Wa it is a prerequisite to regularly attend at least one...

Taikoz is pleased to announce Annual Class Membership again in 2021.

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...

Taikoz is pleased to announce Annual Class Membership again in 2021.

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...

Our online Elements classes are designed for students with some taiko playing experience. Elements classes focus on the integration of movement of bachi, arms and...

Taikoz is pleased to announce Annual Class Membership again in 2021.

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...

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...

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...

Taikoz introduced the IDP Ensemble (IDPE) in 2017 with the express aim of giving advanced taiko players the opportunity to focus on the study and performance of ensemble music from the Taikoz...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Term 1 | Odaiko

Offered to students with taiko playing experience, Extensions focuses on specific styles and types of taiko, and the technical and musical skills that make...

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 energise,...

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 energise,...

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 playing...

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 energise,...

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 energise,...

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 playing...

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 energise,...