Taiko Course 2026 – Drumming, Rhythm & Community
Welcome to ZenDaiko!
Beginners Course in Hamburg!
Discover the Power of Taiko
No prior experience is required!
This 3-month course is designed to introduce you to the powerful world of Japanese taiko drumming. Together, we will work on the core fundamentals of taiko technique, rhythm, and body coordination, while gaining deep insight into the cultural background, musical structures, and true ensemble spirit of taiko.
Our focus is on learning through practice, active listening, and shared experience in a supportive and respectful group setting.
Why Join?
Build Strong Foundations: Focus on core posture, strike technique, and rhythm in a structured, encouraging environment.
More Than Just Drumming: Connect with Japanese culture, musical tradition, and the energy of playing as one ensemble.
A Path to Keep Growing: After this initial 3-month period (October–December), you automatically become a regular trainee (*) —deepening your skills, learning repertoire, performing live, and becoming part of the vibrant European Taiko Community.
When?
Thursdays at 19:30 (Starts October 1st, 2026)
Where?
Gleis 7/8 – Die Trommel-SoundFabrik | Klinikweg 15, Hamburg (U3 Hamburger Straße) Map here
What to Bring?
Comfortable movement clothes and a water bottle.
Fees & Investment
Introductory Phase (Oct–Dec): 3 monthly installments of €75 (€12.50/hr) or a single payment of €210 (Save 5%).(**)
(Note: Selecting the monthly payment option implies a commitment to the full 3-month introductory period).
Student Option: Financial limits shouldn’t stop you from drumming. Select “Student” in the form or leave us a comment. If you want to train Taiko, we want you to train Taiko!
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 3 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 October to December, the last day to cancel is October 31th. As of November 1st, the subscription renews automatically on January 1st.
Cancellation 2: When you are a Regular trainee, cancellation must be done 3 months before the desired cancellation date.
Example: If you want to stop the training from April 1st, cancellation must be done the latest on December 31th.
** After the introductory phase, fees continue to be charged according to ongoing participation, unless the agreement is cancelled in due time.
Payment will continue monthly €75.-