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 9-week Beginners class.

Tataku 14yrs - 22yrs - Term 2 2025

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...

Bachi Club 11- 14yrs - Term 2 2025

Term 2
Kids And Teens

TRY A CLASS FOR FREE ON US:
Please join us for a try-out class for no charge!  If your child loves it and would like to continue, you only pay for the remaining term...

Beginners B Tuesday - Term 2 2025

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 journey. The curriculum is divided...

Shinobue - Japanese Bamboo Flute - Term 2 2025

Term 2
Beginner

Learn how to play the Shinobue with Ryuji Hamada!

The course is suitable for beginners to intermediate students.

Students will need to purchase their own Shinobue (No. 8), which...

Beginners B Saturday - Term 2 2025

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 journey. The curriculum is divided...

Family Play Taiko - April 27 - Term 1 2025

Term 1
Workshops

Family Play Taiko (8+ years)

This 60- minute workshop has been created so all members of your family  can experience the joy of playing taiko together....

Hour of Power - April 27 - Term 1 2025

Term 1
Workshops

Hour of Power (16+ years)
Get ready for a unique group experience that will energise, stimulate and excite!

In the Hour of Power...

TAIKO NO WA Annual Membership - Full year 2025

Full Year
Intermediate

Taiko no Wa meets every Sunday from 4pm - 6pm at the Taikoz Ultimo studio. To join Taiko no Wa it is a prerequisite to regularly attend at least one weekly Elements...

Elements II Sunday - Term 2 2025

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 Sunday - Term 2 2025

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 Tuesday - Term 2 2025

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 2025

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...

ATA Ensemble - Full year 2025

Full Year
Advanced

 »Please read the following information before booking«

The ATA Ensemble focuses on high-level performance, challenging repertoire and demanding rehearsals....

Elements Advanced - Term 2 2025

Term 2
Advanced

Elements Advanced is a 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 and...

ONIKENBAI CLUB Annual Membership - Full year 2025

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...

DOJO LIVE 1 | Kerryn Joyce & Ian Cleworth "Breathe" - Term 2 2025

Term 2
All Levels

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Ian Cleworth co-founded Taikoz with world renowned shakuhachi Grand Master Riley Lee in 1997, and Kerryn Joyce joined the ensemble not long after. Kerryn and Ian are proud...

DOJO LIVE 2 | Taikoz "In Full Flight" - Term 3 2025

Term 3
All Levels

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
For the past 28 years, Taikoz has wowed audiences throughout Australia and internationally. Today, we hear the ensemble in its home - our beloved Ultimo dojo. One of the...

DOJO LIVE 3 | Taiko no Wa "2π Radians" - Term 4 2025

Term 4
All Levels

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
In a sense, we are a liminal ensemble. We gather in our circle of taiko to beat rhythms, weave music, and draw nourishment from the energy we exchange between...

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DOJO LIVE! 3-concert series

29 Jun to 23 Nov 2025

Taikoz’s creative fires are burning! And to celebrate our continuing creativity, we are presenting a series of three concerts in our Ultimo...

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DOJO LIVE! 3-concert series

29 Jun to 23 Nov 2025

Taikoz’s creative fires are burning! And to celebrate our continuing creativity, we are presenting a series of three concerts in our Ultimo...

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 9-week Beginners class.

Tataku 14yrs - 22yrs - Term 2 2025

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...

Bachi Club 11- 14yrs - Term 2 2025

Term 2
Kids And Teens

TRY A CLASS FOR FREE ON US:
Please join us for a try-out class for no charge!  If your child loves it and would like to continue, you only pay for the remaining term...

Beginners B Tuesday - Term 2 2025

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 journey. The curriculum is divided...

Shinobue - Japanese Bamboo Flute - Term 2 2025

Term 2
Beginner

Learn how to play the Shinobue with Ryuji Hamada!

The course is suitable for beginners to intermediate students.

Students will need to purchase their own Shinobue (No. 8), which...

Beginners B Saturday - Term 2 2025

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 journey. The curriculum is divided...

Family Play Taiko - April 27 - Term 1 2025

Term 1
Workshops

Family Play Taiko (8+ years)

This 60- minute workshop has been created so all members of your family  can experience the joy of playing taiko together....

Hour of Power - April 27 - Term 1 2025

Term 1
Workshops

Hour of Power (16+ years)
Get ready for a unique group experience that will energise, stimulate and excite!

In the Hour of Power...

TAIKO NO WA Annual Membership - Full year 2025

Full Year
Intermediate

Taiko no Wa meets every Sunday from 4pm - 6pm at the Taikoz Ultimo studio. To join Taiko no Wa it is a prerequisite to regularly attend at least one weekly Elements...

Elements II Sunday - Term 2 2025

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 Sunday - Term 2 2025

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 Tuesday - Term 2 2025

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 2025

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...

ATA Ensemble - Full year 2025

Full Year
Advanced

 »Please read the following information before booking«

The ATA Ensemble focuses on high-level performance, challenging repertoire and demanding rehearsals....

Elements Advanced - Term 2 2025

Term 2
Advanced

Elements Advanced is a 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 and...

ONIKENBAI CLUB Annual Membership - Full year 2025

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...

DOJO LIVE 1 | Kerryn Joyce & Ian Cleworth "Breathe" - Term 2 2025

Term 2
All Levels

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Ian Cleworth co-founded Taikoz with world renowned shakuhachi Grand Master Riley Lee in 1997, and Kerryn Joyce joined the ensemble not long after. Kerryn and Ian are proud...

DOJO LIVE 2 | Taikoz "In Full Flight" - Term 3 2025

Term 3
All Levels

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
For the past 28 years, Taikoz has wowed audiences throughout Australia and internationally. Today, we hear the ensemble in its home - our beloved Ultimo dojo. One of the...

DOJO LIVE 3 | Taiko no Wa "2π Radians" - Term 4 2025

Term 4
All Levels

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
In a sense, we are a liminal ensemble. We gather in our circle of taiko to beat rhythms, weave music, and draw nourishment from the energy we exchange between...

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