TEAM TAIKO Drum Classes Summer Session
2026-07-20 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-27 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-08-03 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-08-10 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-08-17 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-08-24 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731
Play the Japanese Drum with Team Taiko!
Team Taiko classes are broken into 8-week sessions, with a different pattern taught during each session. Team Taiko can be purchased by session or by class.
Team Taiko is open to all skill levels and abilities, from beginners to seasoned musicians. Classes are recommended for ages 12 and up, children must either participate with a guardian or have a participation waiver signed before class.
Classes are offered in person and streamed live via Zoom to allow for all to participate.
Summer Session Mondays at 6:30 PM July 6 – August 24:
Team Taiko classes are broken into 8-week sessions, with a different pattern taught during each session. Team Taiko can be purchased by session or by class.

Monday, July 6 – 6:30 PM
Monday, July 13 – 6:30 PM
Monday, July 20 – 6:30 PM
Monday, July 27 – 6:30 PM
Monday, August 3 – 6:30 PM
Monday, August 10 – 6:30 PM
Monday, August 17 – 6:30 PM
Monday, August 24 – 6:30 PM

About Class Fees & Sliding Scale:

Team Taiko is designed to be $15 per person, so we can pay our teacher a fair wage.
Attending at the higher price supports subsidized attendees and supports Team Taiko.
We don’t want economic circumstances to be a barrier to attending so we offer tickets on a sliding scale and additional scholarships as needed.
Pay the price that works for you.
Your class experience will be the same regardless of which option you choose.

To Attend In Person:

Please bring water and wear comfortable clothes. Taiko is a full-body practice.
Bachi (drumsticks) will be provided for you.

To Attend Virtually:

The Zoom link will be emailed to you with your receipt.
Learn how to make your own practice drum here.

OPEN MIC NIGHTMonthly, Every 2nd Thursday
2026-08-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-11-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-12-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2027-01-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2027-02-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2027-03-11 19:00 - 21:00 and 4 more dates
Musicians & Poets!

Come on down to the Grand Annex on the second Thursday of each month for Open Mic Night!

Hosted by: Ken Creighton

To perform:

Sign ups start at 6:30 PM.
The first 12 sign-ups are guaranteed to perform, with additional artists as time allows.
Plan to do 2 songs/poems (limit stage time to under 8 minutes).
Microphones, D.I., music stand and a keyboard are available. If you will be performing with a backing track, you can use the aux cord to connect your smartphone to the sound system. The Aux cord is compatible with Apple devices that use a lightning connector.
This is an all-ages show; all ages and genres are welcome to perform.

To keep the space welcoming for all ages, please keep your act appropriate for all ages. Avoid rants, blue comedy and punching down. Inappropriate acts will be removed from the stage and banned from future performances.

TEAM TAIKO Drum Classes Fall Session
2026-09-07 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-09-14 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-09-21 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-09-28 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-10-05 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-10-12 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-10-19 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-10-26 18:30 - 19:30
Play the Japanese Drum with Team Taiko!
Team Taiko classes are broken into 8-week sessions, with a different pattern taught during each session. Team Taiko can be purchased by session or by class.
Team Taiko is open to all skill levels and abilities, from beginners to seasoned musicians. Classes are recommended for ages 12 and up, children must either participate with a guardian or have a participation waiver signed before class.
Classes are offered in person and streamed live via Zoom to allow for all to participate.
Fall Session Mondays at 6:30 PM September 7 – October 26:
Team Taiko classes are broken into 8-week sessions, with a different pattern taught during each session. Team Taiko can be purchased by session or by class.

Monday, September 7 – 6:30 PM
Monday, September 14 – 6:30 PM
Monday, September 21 – 6:30 PM
Monday, September 28 – 6:30 PM
Monday, October 5 – 6:30 PM
Monday, October 12 – 6:30 PM
Monday, October 19 – 6:30 PM
Monday, October 26 – 6:30 PM

About Class Fees & Sliding Scale:

Team Taiko is designed to be $15 per person, so we can pay our teacher a fair wage.
Attending at the higher price supports subsidized attendees and supports Team Taiko.
We don’t want economic circumstances to be a barrier to attending so we offer tickets on a sliding scale.
Pay the price that works for you.
Your class experience will be the same regardless of which option you choose.

To Attend In Person:

Please bring water and wear comfortable clothes. Taiko is a full-body practice.
Bachi (drumsticks) will be provided for you.

To Attend Virtually:

The Zoom link will be emailed to you with your receipt.
Learn how to make your own practice drum here.

TEAM TAIKO Drum Classes Winter Parade Session
2026-11-09 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-11-16 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-11-23 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-11-30 18:30 - 19:30
Parade with Team Taiko!
Team Taiko is joining the San Pedro Holiday Parade on Sunday, December 6, 2025 from 12-3 PM.
Learn how to taiko in a parade, we will practice how to wear the drum and march while playing.
If you would like to drum in the parade please be sure to select your shirt size when you register.
If you would just like to attend the class to learn these taiko techniques please select the Class Only option.
Parade Session Classes:

Monday, November 9 at 6:30 PM
Monday, November 16 at 6:30 PM
Monday, November 23 at 6:30 PM
Monday, November 30 at 6:30 PM

Parade

Sunday, December 6 at 12:00 PM (Meet at 11:30 AM)

Team Taiko is open to all skill levels and abilities, from beginners to seasoned musicians. Classes are recommended for ages 12 and up, children must either participate with a guardian or have a participation waiver signed before class.
Classes are offered in person and streamed live via Zoom to allow for all to participate.
About Class Fees & Sliding Scale:

Team Taiko is designed to be $15 per person, so we can pay our teacher a fair wage.
Attending at the higher price supports subsidized attendees and supports Team Taiko.
We don’t want economic circumstances to be a barrier to attending so we offer tickets on a sliding scale.
Pay the price that works for you.
Your class experience will be the same regardless of which option you choose.

To Attend In Person:

Please bring water and wear comfortable clothes. Taiko is a full-body practice
Drums and drumsticks (bachi) will be provided for you.

To Attend Virtually:

The Zoom link will be emailed to you with your receipt.
Learn how to make your own practice drum here.
