Team Taiko Community Drumming Classes

We believe in creating unique opportunities for people to meet their neighbors and engage in their community in a new way. Come play with us!

Taiko is a Japanese drumming style that, over the last several decades, has become a global phenomenon. Since 2013, Grand Vision has partnered with leading taiko instructors to bring the art form to the South Bay.

Taiko Artist ManMan Mui guides participants toward a repertoire of drumming techniques and patterns. Sessions include developing rhythmic sensibility, body awareness, breath and strength training as students make music together as a team.

Team Taiko is open to all skill levels and abilities, from beginners to seasoned musicians, and fees are on a sliding scale. Recommended for ages 12 and up, children must participate with a guardian or have a signed participation waiver.

2024 Team Taiko Sessions

Winter Mondays at 7 PM January - February

  • Monday, January 8 – 7 PM
  • Monday, January 15 – 7 PM
  • Monday, January 22 – 7 PM
  • Monday, January 29 – 7 PM
  • Monday, February 5 – 7 PM
  • Monday, February 12 – 7 PM
  • Monday, February 19 – 7 PM
  • Monday, February 26 – 7 PM

Spring Mondays at 7 PM March - May

  • Monday, March 25 – 7 PM
  • Monday, April 1 – 7 PM
  • Monday, April 8 – 7 PM
  • Monday, April 15 – 7 PM
  • Monday, April 22 – 7 PM
  • Monday, April 29 – 7 PM
  • Monday, May 6 – 7 PM
  • Monday, May 13 – 7 PM

Summer Mondays at 7 PM June - July

  • Monday, June 3 – 7 PM
  • Monday, June 10 – 7 PM
  • Monday, June 17 – 7 PM
  • Monday, June 24 – 7 PM
  • Monday, July 1 – 7 PM
  • Monday, July 8 – 7 PM
  • Monday, July 15 – 7 PM
  • Monday, July 22 – 7 PM

Fall Mondays at 7 PM TBD

The dates for the 2024 Fall session will be announced in the future.

Classes are offered in person and streamed live via Zoom to allow for all to participate.
The Grand Annex Music Hall: 434 W. 6th St, San Pedro CA 90731.

About Taiko

How to Make Your Own Taiko Drum

How to Make Your Own Taiko Drum

At Grand Vision Foundation (GVF) we are very proud of our Team Taiko community drumming program. Because of its high demand in the San Pedro community, many interested drummers have asked us how they can practice at home since the average person doesn’t own a Taiko...

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Let’s Talk Taiko

Let’s Talk Taiko

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Arigatou Gozaimashita!

Arigatou Gozaimashita!

Thanks to the hard work of all the performers, presenters, staff and volunteers the Roots & Rambles event; Blurring the Color Line with Taiko was a huge success. 144 people participated in person and virtually with participants streaming in from 4 countries and 17...

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