Classes &
Workshops

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Continuing Yokobue
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Saturdays,9:30-10:00 am Pacific
on Zoom

Oct 19, 26; Nov 2, 9, 16 and 30; Dec 7 and 14
no class Nov. 23

Designed for players who can get a consistent sound with a fue, this class supports your continuing development as a yokobue player. We work on finger agility, breath control, and many other skills, with each 6-week session focused on a new song to expand your repertoire as well. You’ll improve at shinobue and make some fast fue friends along the way, all in the supportive, motivational environment that SBBI is known for. Register here!

Tap Along Play Along (TAPA), SBBI Community Taiko
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Saturdays, 10:15-11:00am Pacific, Zoom room opens at 10 am for community time

Oct 19, 26; Nov 2, 9, 16 and 30; Dec 7 and 14
no class Nov. 23

Our original virtual class! These 45-minute sessions are all about building skills through warmups, drills, exercises, songs, and body percussion, with a big focus connection and fun. An excellent complement to your in-person taiko practice, as well as a great way for group leaders to pick up exercises and activities they can use in their practices. Come for the taiko, stay for the fun (and taiko)! Register now.

Wednesday Night Taiko

Wednesdays, 5:30-6:15pm Pacific

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We hold a variety of taiko and taiko-based rhythm classes in this timeslot, to satisfy many interests and skill levels. We strive to foster a non-competitive, friendly environment for enjoyment, learning, and growth.

See a few examples of past classes here!

Taiko Zoom for Kids 4-6

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In this class we move, sing songs, play games, chant, dance, use body percussion, and develop an understanding of beat, rhythm, tempo and building blocks of notation using taiko and taiko-related instruments as our foundation. Taiko-centric music education, designed and delivered by passionate music educators with extensive experience teaching music to children of all ages, in public and private schools, using current music standards and benchmarks. No equipment required; participants can use their hands and laps, wooden spoons on a towel, or their imaginations in lieu of a drum! (Scroll to the bottom of the class list for one example.) We have so much fun in this class!

Sliding scale, NOTAFLOF (no one turned away for lack of funds): via PayPal.

Private Lessons and Small Group Sessions (ALL ONLINE)

Here’s where you schedule private lessons (one-on-one), small group lessons (up to 4), and consultations. Topics include anything from naname form to nailing down a song to note reading and music theory to shinobue to basics and drills! Together we’ll set an agenda that will help you meet your goals and grow as a player. We’ll work with you on scheduling and duration, usually half-hour to 1-hour blocks. Cost varies.

All sessions including private lessons, small group sessions, and consultations are currently conducted online.

The graphic to the left (click for a larger version) shows you how to make a simple practice drum out of 2 bath towels. If you don’t have bachi (drumsticks), you can use 2 large wooden spoons, 2 spatulas, or roll up two pieces of paper and secure them with tape!

Beginners Taiko

This 4-week series will introduce you to taiko basics, including form, beats, and simple rhythm patterns. Come for the drumming, stay for the fun!

held at

Purdance Studios
1530 Oakland Rd #135
San Jose, CA 95112
Map

Ages: 15+
Experience: none required
Equipment: All equipment will be provided for class. Participants welcome to bring their own bachi (sticks), but this is not required.
Fee: $100.



Community Taiko

This session will cover beginning taiko skills including stance, strike, and kuchishoka (the oral system used in taiko). Come ready to drum and have fun!

3-4:30 PM

held at

Purdance Studios
1530 Oakland Rd #135
San Jose, CA 95112
Map

Ages: 15+
Experience: none required
Equipment: All equipment will be provided for class. Participants welcome to bring their own bachi (sticks), but this is not required.
Fee: $100

Itty Bitty Taiko
ages 4-5

Next session dates TBD. Check back for more info!

Ages: 4-5
Experience: none required
Equipment: All equipment will be provided.
Fee: $80

This class will introduce your 4 or 5-year-old to Japanese ensemble drumming and important music fundamentals like playing on a steady beat and following a conductor, all of which is great prep for music, dance, reading, and math. Some activities will be open for parent participation.

Questions on classes? Send us an email!

Big Kid Taiko
ages 6-8

Next session dates TBD. Check back for more info!

Ages: 6-8
Experience: none required
Equipment: All equipment will be provided.
Fee: $80

Preparing your 6-8 year-old for more advanced taiko classes, we’ll introduce taiko basics like kuchishoka, following a jiuchi, and playing in unison.