COURSES

We specialise in delivering high-energy, fun, hands-on Taiko Drumming workshops and Taiko performance projects throughout the UK. Since 2014 our main focus has been the Taiko West Schools & Communities Project which is now one of the most extensive ongoing educational Taiko projects around.

Currently numbering 200+ registered participants, the project offers developmental weekly and monthly courses to children, teens and adults across the length and breadth of the Midlands. We run 20 classes across 8 different venues, while also coordinating numerous annual performance opportunities as a focus for our students to work towards.

Check out our list of weekly and monthly adult courses below for classes near you, and then click on the red highlighted link for further info and sign up details.

WEEKLY COURSES

MONDAY

KAIZEN TAIKO Adult Beginners & Improvers, Wem: 6.45 – 8.00pm
SAKAI DAIKO Adult Intermediate, Wem: 8.00 – 9.15pm
VENUE The Stanier Hall, Thomas Adams School, High Street, Wem, North Shropshire SY4 5DG
FULL DETAILS For dates, costs and to register for a Course or a Taster Session CLICK HERE

TUESDAY

CHI-KI DAIKO Adult Beginners/Improvers, Wem: 7.00 – 8.30pm
VENUE St Peter’s CE Primary School, Shrubbery Gardens, Wem, North Shropshire, SY4 5BX
FULL DETAILS For dates, costs and to register for a Course or a Taster Session CLICK HERE

WEDNESDAY

NAGAYAMA TAIKO Adult Beginners/Improvers, Church Stretton: 7.00 – 8.30pm.
VENUE St Lawrence C of E Primary School, Shrewsbury Road, Church Stretton, South Shropshire, SY6 6EX
FULL DETAILS For dates, costs and to register for a Course or a Taster Session CLICK HERE

THURSDAY

TAMWORTH TAIKO Adult Beginners/Improvers, Tamworth: 7.00 – 8.30pm.
VENUE St Gabriel’s Catholic Primary School, Wilnecote Lane, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 2LF
FULL DETAILS For dates, costs and to register for a Course or a Taster Session CLICK HERE

MONTHLY COURSES

TAIKO CENTRAL

Adult Beginners/Improvers, Stratford upon Avon: 10.30am – 1.00pm
Adult Intermediate, Stratford upon Avon: 2.00pm – 4.30pm
VENUE Bearley Village Hall, Snitterfield Road, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 0SR
FULL DETAILS For dates, costs and to register CLICK HERE

TRIBAL TAIKO

Adult Beginners/Improvers, Swadlincote: 10.30am – 1.00pm
Adult Intermediate, Swadlincote: 2.00 – 4.30PM
VENUE Gresley Old Hall Miners Club, Gresley Wood Road, Church Gresley, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9QW
FULL DETAILS For dates, costs and to register CLICK HERE

WEST MIDLANDS TAIKO CENTRE

Adult Beginners, Newport: 10.00 – 11.00am
Adult Improvers, Newport: 11.15am – 1.45pm
Adult Intermediate/Advanced, Newport: 2.30 – 5.00pm
VENUE Haberdashers’ Adams Grammar School, High Street, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7BD
FULL DETAILS For dates, costs and to register CLICK HERE

WYRE FOREST TAIKO

Family Session (Parents with Children 6+ years old), Stourport on Severn: 2.00 – 3.00pm
Adult Beginners/Improvers, Stourport on Severn: 3.15 – 5.00pm
VENUE The Civic, Martins Way, Stourport on Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 8UJ
FULL DETAILS For dates, costs and to register CLICK HERE

TAIKO WEST COURSE LOCATIONS – GOOGLE MAPS

TAIKO WEST CALENDAR OF COURSES

	September 2019
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
						1 Taikobaka UK Taikobaka UK 30th August 2019 1:00 pm - 2nd September 2019 1:00 pm West Midlands Taiko Centre, West Midlands Taiko Centre, Haberdashers’ Adams Grammar School, High Street, Newport, Shropshire, YF10 7BD Use the link to register: https://styin.me/taikobaka-registration Four days of continuous Odaiko workshops throughout the weekend plus individual feedback sessions by Tiffany Tamaribuchi. Course fee: £380 To guarantee your place and avoid disappointment a deposit payment is needed in advance of your weekend. Please pay £100 via electronic banking and bring the balance in cash £280 on the day. See more details •
2 Taikobaka UK Taikobaka UK 30th August 2019 1:00 pm - 2nd September 2019 1:00 pm West Midlands Taiko Centre, West Midlands Taiko Centre, Haberdashers’ Adams Grammar School, High Street, Newport, Shropshire, YF10 7BD Use the link to register: https://styin.me/taikobaka-registration Four days of continuous Odaiko workshops throughout the weekend plus individual feedback sessions by Tiffany Tamaribuchi. Course fee: £380 To guarantee your place and avoid disappointment a deposit payment is needed in advance of your weekend. Please pay £100 via electronic banking and bring the balance in cash £280 on the day. See more details •	3	4	5	6	7 Taiko Central - Improvers/Beginners Class Stratford upon Avon Taiko Central - Improvers/Beginners Class Stratford upon Avon 7th September 2019 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Bearley Village Hall, Snitterfield Rd, Bearley, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 0SR, UK This is a monthly class all available dates are on the registration form.Please register via: https://styin.me/taikocentral-registration See more details Taiko Central - Intermediate Class Stratford upon Avon Taiko Central - Intermediate Class Stratford upon Avon 7th September 2019 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Bearley Village Hall, Snitterfield Rd, Bearley, Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 0SR, UK This is a monthly class all available dates are on the registration form.Please register via: https://styin.me/taikocentral-registration See more details • •	8
9 Wem - Adult Beginners - Kaizen Taiko Wem - Adult Beginners - Kaizen Taiko 9th September 2019 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm The Stanier Hall, Thomas Adams Secondary School, Wem, SY4 5DG https://www.taikowest.com/kaizen-sakai/ Follow the link for costs and registration. See more details Wem - Adult Intermediate - Sakai Daiko Wem - Adult Intermediate - Sakai Daiko 9th September 2019 8:00 pm - 9:15 pm The Stanier Hall, Thomas Adams School, High Street, Wem, North Shropshire SY4 5DG https://www.taikowest.com/kaizen-sakai/ Follow the link for costs and registration. See more details • •	10 Wem - Adult Beginners/Improvers - Chi-ki Daiko Wem - Adult Beginners/Improvers - Chi-ki Daiko 10th September 2019 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm St Peter’s CE Primary School, Shrubbery Gardens, Wem, North Shropshire, SY4 5BX https://www.taikowest.com/chi-ki-daiko/ Follow the link for costs and registration. See more details •	11 Church Stretton - Adult Beginners/Improvers - Nagayama Taiko Church Stretton - Adult Beginners/Improvers - Nagayama Taiko 11th September 2019 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm St Lawrence C Of E Primary School, 63A Shrewsbury Rd, Church Stretton SY6 6EX https://www.taikowest.com/nagayama-taiko/ Follow the link for costs and registration. See more details •	12 Tamworth - Adult Beginners/Improvers - Tamworth Taiko Tamworth - Adult Beginners/Improvers - Tamworth Taiko 12th September 2019 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School, Wilnecote Ln, Tamworth B77 2LF https://www.taikowest.com/tamworth-taiko/ Follow the link for costs and registration. See more details •	13	14 Swadlincote - Adult Beginners/Improvers - Tribal Taiko Swadlincote - Adult Beginners/Improvers - Tribal Taiko 14th September 2019 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Gresley Old Hall Miners Club Gresley Wood Road, Church Gresley, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 9QW This is a monthly class all available dates are on the website. Please register via: https://www.taikowest.com/tribal-taiko/ See more details Swadlincote - Adult Intermediate - Tribal Taiko Swadlincote - Adult Intermediate - Tribal Taiko 14th September 2019 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Gresley Old Hall Miners Club Gresley Wood Road, Church Gresley, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 9QW This is a monthly class all available dates are on the website. Please register via: https://www.taikowest.com/tribal-taiko/ See more details • •	15 Taiko Central at the Leamington Beer & Music Festival Taiko Central at the Leamington Beer & Music Festival 15th September 2019 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm The Band Factory, 13 Althorpe St, Leamington Spa CV31 2AU, UK https://www.facebook.com/events/897210063962821 Taiko Central under the direction of James Barrow of Taiko West will again be performing at the annual Leamington Beer & Music Festival. Come and witness the amazing sounds of Taiko Japanese Drumming, which is thrilling and exciting to watch. You will be able to get hold of the Japanese Bachi (drum sticks) and have a go yourself. There's no experience needed to take part. We look forward to seeing you there! NOTE: Timing of our performance is flexible, i.e. we will be on between 1 - 2pm, so best to come early. Enjoy! See more details •
16 Wem - Adult Beginners - Kaizen Taiko Wem - Adult Beginners - Kaizen Taiko 16th September 2019 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm The Stanier Hall, Thomas Adams Secondary School, Wem, SY4 5DG https://www.taikowest.com/kaizen-sakai/ Follow the link for costs and registration. See more details Wem - Adult Intermediate - Sakai Daiko Wem - Adult Intermediate - Sakai Daiko 16th September 2019 8:00 pm - 9:15 pm The Stanier Hall, Thomas Adams School, High Street, Wem, North Shropshire SY4 5DG https://www.taikowest.com/kaizen-sakai/ Follow the link for costs and registration. See more details • •	17 Wem - Adult Beginners/Improvers - Chi-ki Daiko Wem - Adult Beginners/Improvers - Chi-ki Daiko 17th September 2019 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm St Peter’s CE Primary School, Shrubbery Gardens, Wem, North Shropshire, SY4 5BX https://www.taikowest.com/chi-ki-daiko/ Follow the link for costs and registration. See more details •	18 Church Stretton - Adult Beginners/Improvers - Nagayama Taiko Church Stretton - Adult Beginners/Improvers - Nagayama Taiko 18th September 2019 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm St Lawrence C Of E Primary School, 63A Shrewsbury Rd, Church Stretton SY6 6EX https://www.taikowest.com/nagayama-taiko/ Follow the link for costs and registration. See more details •	19 Tamworth - Adult Beginners/Improvers - Tamworth Taiko Tamworth - Adult Beginners/Improvers - Tamworth Taiko 19th September 2019 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School, Wilnecote Ln, Tamworth B77 2LF https://www.taikowest.com/tamworth-taiko/ Follow the link for costs and registration. See more details •	20	21 Newport - Adult (16+) Beginners - West Midlands Taiko Centre Newport - Adult (16+) Beginners - West Midlands Taiko Centre 21st September 2019 10:00 am - 11:00 am Haberdashers' Adams Grammar School, High St, Newport TF10 7BD This is a monthly class all available dates are on the website. Please register via: https://www.taikowest.com/west-midlands-taiko-centre/ See more details Newport - Adult Improvers - West Midlands Taiko Centre Newport - Adult Improvers - West Midlands Taiko Centre 21st September 2019 11:15 am - 1:45 pm Haberdashers' Adams Grammar School, High St, Newport TF10 7BD This is a monthly class all available dates are on the website. Please register via: https://www.taikowest.com/west-midlands-taiko-centre/ See more details Newport - Adult Intermediate/Advanced - West Midlands Taiko Centre Newport - Adult Intermediate/Advanced - West Midlands Taiko Centre 21st September 2019 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm Haberdashers' Adams Grammar School, High St, Newport TF10 7BD This is a monthly class all available dates are on the website. Please register via: https://www.taikowest.com/west-midlands-taiko-centre/ See more details • • •	22 Stourport - Family Class - Wyre Forest Taiko Stourport - Family Class - Wyre Forest Taiko 22nd September 2019 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm The Civic, Stourport, The Civic Hall, Martins Way, Stourport-on-Severn DY13 8UJ This is a monthly class all available dates are on the website. Please register via: https://www.taikowest.com/wyre-forest-taiko/ See more details Stourport - Adult Class - Wyre Forest Taiko Stourport - Adult Class - Wyre Forest Taiko 22nd September 2019 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm The Civic, Stourport, The Civic Hall, Martins Way, Stourport-on-Severn DY13 8UJ This is a monthly class all available dates are on the website. Please register via: https://www.taikowest.com/wyre-forest-taiko/ See more details • •
23 Wem - Adult Beginners - Kaizen Taiko Wem - Adult Beginners - Kaizen Taiko 23rd September 2019 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm The Stanier Hall, Thomas Adams Secondary School, Wem, SY4 5DG https://www.taikowest.com/kaizen-sakai/ Follow the link for costs and registration. See more details Wem - Adult Intermediate - Sakai Daiko Wem - Adult Intermediate - Sakai Daiko 23rd September 2019 8:00 pm - 9:15 pm The Stanier Hall, Thomas Adams School, High Street, Wem, North Shropshire SY4 5DG https://www.taikowest.com/kaizen-sakai/ Follow the link for costs and registration. See more details • •	24 Wem - Adult Beginners/Improvers - Chi-ki Daiko Wem - Adult Beginners/Improvers - Chi-ki Daiko 24th September 2019 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm St Peter’s CE Primary School, Shrubbery Gardens, Wem, North Shropshire, SY4 5BX https://www.taikowest.com/chi-ki-daiko/ Follow the link for costs and registration. See more details •	25 Church Stretton - Adult Beginners/Improvers - Nagayama Taiko Church Stretton - Adult Beginners/Improvers - Nagayama Taiko 25th September 2019 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm St Lawrence C Of E Primary School, 63A Shrewsbury Rd, Church Stretton SY6 6EX https://www.taikowest.com/nagayama-taiko/ Follow the link for costs and registration. See more details •	26 Tamworth - Adult Beginners/Improvers - Tamworth Taiko Tamworth - Adult Beginners/Improvers - Tamworth Taiko 26th September 2019 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School, Wilnecote Ln, Tamworth B77 2LF https://www.taikowest.com/tamworth-taiko/ Follow the link for costs and registration. See more details •	27 Taiko West Summer Intensive Taiko West Summer Intensive 27th September 2019 1:00 pm - 29th September 2019 5:00 pm The Guide Hall, Fairfield Car Park, Abergavenny NP7 5TR To book please contact Ursula: ursula.taiko@gmail.com The Annual Taiko West intensive will be held this September in the lovely Welsh town of Abergavenny. This year we are returning to our 3-day format but with a difference – the weekend will be based around Taiko Mynydd Du’s 10th anniversary. The fees is £180, including luncj on Saturday & Sunday, and also entry to the concert. Accommodation is not included in the price but there is plenty of choice in and around Abergavenny. The area has numerous accommodation options that participants can select from and book directly. Information about accommodation can be provided if required. See more details •	28 Taiko West Summer Intensive Taiko West Summer Intensive 27th September 2019 1:00 pm - 29th September 2019 5:00 pm The Guide Hall, Fairfield Car Park, Abergavenny NP7 5TR To book please contact Ursula: ursula.taiko@gmail.com The Annual Taiko West intensive will be held this September in the lovely Welsh town of Abergavenny. This year we are returning to our 3-day format but with a difference – the weekend will be based around Taiko Mynydd Du’s 10th anniversary. The fees is £180, including luncj on Saturday & Sunday, and also entry to the concert. Accommodation is not included in the price but there is plenty of choice in and around Abergavenny. The area has numerous accommodation options that participants can select from and book directly. Information about accommodation can be provided if required. See more details •	29 Taiko West Summer Intensive Taiko West Summer Intensive 27th September 2019 1:00 pm - 29th September 2019 5:00 pm The Guide Hall, Fairfield Car Park, Abergavenny NP7 5TR To book please contact Ursula: ursula.taiko@gmail.com The Annual Taiko West intensive will be held this September in the lovely Welsh town of Abergavenny. This year we are returning to our 3-day format but with a difference – the weekend will be based around Taiko Mynydd Du’s 10th anniversary. The fees is £180, including luncj on Saturday & Sunday, and also entry to the concert. Accommodation is not included in the price but there is plenty of choice in and around Abergavenny. The area has numerous accommodation options that participants can select from and book directly. Information about accommodation can be provided if required. See more details •
30 Wem - Adult Beginners - Kaizen Taiko Wem - Adult Beginners - Kaizen Taiko 30th September 2019 6:45 pm - 8:00 pm The Stanier Hall, Thomas Adams Secondary School, Wem, SY4 5DG https://www.taikowest.com/kaizen-sakai/ Follow the link for costs and registration. See more details Wem - Adult Intermediate - Sakai Daiko Wem - Adult Intermediate - Sakai Daiko 30th September 2019 8:00 pm - 9:15 pm The Stanier Hall, Thomas Adams School, High Street, Wem, North Shropshire SY4 5DG https://www.taikowest.com/kaizen-sakai/ Follow the link for costs and registration. See more details • •