TAIKOMON

Beginners Workshop

It’s an easy practice to learn, very fun, and with a great advantage—it adapts to any type of person and physical condition. Each person will experience it in their own way and benefit from it in one way or another depending on their needs or gaps. It helps us overcome our fears by giving us security and self-confidence. Practicing Taiko promotes commitment to working as a team, with a single and simple goal: that the musical piece is harmonious and sounds good when we play it together.
The introductory workshops are always offered on weekends, Saturday or Sunday, in the morning or afternoon. New dates will be published one month in advance. If you’re interested in trying a class, this workshop is for you! Send us an email, and we’ll keep you informed about dates and available spots.

Structure of the Introductory Workshop

  • 1. Brief introduction to the origin and history of Taiko.
  • 2. Japanese greeting of welcome and respect.
  • 3. Warm-up, kamae (posture), and grip
  • 4. Learning basic rhythms through the Japanese Kuchishouga technique.
  • 5. Musical composition - improvisation - group creation.
  • 6. Individual traditional Japanese rhythm..
  • 7. Stretching and group discussion..
  • 8. Japanese farewell greeting and thanks.
  • Workshop duration: 90 minutes.
  • Class price: 30€. (VAT included)
  • Materials: All materials are provided by the school. Special Taiko drums for practice and special sticks "bachi."
  • Requirements: Access to the classroom requires indoor footwear, and students must wear comfortable clothing for practice and earplugs.
  • Number of students: Groups are small, with a maximum of 8 people and a minimum of 3.
  • For all levels: We adapt our teaching methodology to the level of the participant, allowing for different levels within the same group.
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School facilities are located at:

Camino de San Martín de la Vega, 6, nave 34.
Polígono San Sebastián. Arganda del Rey. Madrid

How to get there?

By car : Autovía A·3 km 25, Arganda del Rey. By Subway : Line 9, Arganda del Rey. (8-minute walk to the school) By Bus : From Conde de Casal, bus numbers 312 and 312A. (Stop directly at the entrance to the industrial area)

If you want to join us:

Write to us and we’ll send you all the information, payment methods, and school regulations.