Taiko Course 2026 – Drumming, Rhythm & Community
Welcome to ZenDaiko!
A Little Info About the Course
No prior experience is required!
This course is designed as a one-year program and offers a comprehensive introduction to Japanese taiko drumming as a musical, physical, and cultural practice.
During the 4-month introductory phase (March–June), participants will become familiar with the basic taiko techniques, rhythm and coordination, while also gaining insight into the cultural background, musical structures, and ensemble spirit of taiko.
The focus is on learning through practice, listening, and shared experience, in a supportive and respectful group setting.
After the introductory 4-month period, participants become regular taiko trainees. In this stage, you will deepen your skills, work on old and new repertoire, perform on stage, and grow as part of the European Taiko Community.*
When?
This initial course starts on March 10th 2026, Tuesdays at 18hs on a weekly basis.
Where?
Taiko Center Hamburg – Hamburger Straße 205/207, Hamburg. (U3 Dehnhaide) – Map here
How do I prepare?
Please wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely.
At the dojo practice room, we don’t wear street shoes, so if you prefer not to be barefoot, feel free to bring indoor shoes.
We also recommend bringing a water bottle to stay hydrated.
Fees
4 monthly installments of 75€ (12.5€/hr), or a one-time payment of 270€ (10% discount).
When choosing the monthly payment option, you still commit to the full 4-month introductory period. **
Are you a student and you can´t afford the complete fee?
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Fill the form with “Student” option, and we will get back to you shortly.
You can also start the conversation by telling us a little more about you in the comment section.
Looking forward to meeting you!
If you want to train Taiko, then we want you to train Taiko.
How to book a place?
COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW
You’re just one step away from starting your journey!
If you have any questions or need further information, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
We look forward to hearing from you!
The name Zendaiko comes from two key elements: Zen (禅), referring to the zazen practice that is integral to our training, and Daiko (太鼓), which means “big drum” in Japanese.
The idea to unite both disciplines in the training is simply because of the belief that one cannot understand an art without its context and we believe that zazen is the discipline that most encompasses Japanese philosophy.
Therefore, although the workshop is about taiko, we begin some of our classes with this practice. It helps us connect with ourselves, center our minds, and prepare for the physical and mental demands of the following taiko training. We use zazen purely as a tool to enhance our focus, much like it is used in martial arts dojos.
The class continues with a physical warm-up before transitioning into taiko-specific exercises and repertoire learning.
(The zazen sessions are currenlty not available, but we are working on bringing them back. Although we still use the philosophy in our practice. Zazen is in everything we do)
Submission Form:
* Your training subscription is automatically renewed after the 4 months Introdutory Course. You can cancel it up to 2 months before the end.
Cancellation1: During the Introductory Course, the cancellation of the renewal must be made by e-mail 2 months before the renewal.
Example: For the current introductory course, which runs from March to June, the last day to cancel is April 30th. As of May 1st, the subscription renews automatically on July 1st.
Cancellation 2: When you are a Regular trainee, cancellation must be done 90 days before the desired cancellation date.
Example: If you want to stop the training from October 1st, cancellation must be done the latest on June 30th.
** After the introductory phase, fees continue to be charged according to ongoing participation, unless the agreement is cancelled in due time.
Payment may continue monthly or in 4-month blocks with the same discount, according to your preference.