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

Meet the Taiko Performers

Meet the Taiko Performers

Blurring the Color Line with Taiko will feature community drumming and resistance, facilitated by ManMan Mui & Sasen Cain, and taiko performance by Mujō Dream Flight, and special guest; Carrie Alita Carter. About Mujō Dream Flight (MDF) Members: (pictured left to...

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Feel the Beat with Team Taiko and Arugakki!

Feel the Beat with Team Taiko and Arugakki!

Arugakki returns to Grand Annex, June 8! Master drummer Kristofer Bergstrom of GVF’s Team Taiko, along with friends from Los Angeles Taiko Institute (LATI), will perform their newest works for Japanese taiko drums, including their one-of-a-kind on-stage mochi-making...

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