Experiência com Taiko (Tambor Japonês) em Tóquio

What a great experience! The instructor was very dedicated and enthusiastic! There were four of us in the group, and each of us got to try a different taiko drum! The instructor was very responsible and sent us a confirmation email a few days in advance! On the day of the class, we met in front of the station and then went to the practice room! Besides giving us performance demonstrations and teaching us simple drumming methods, the instructor also arranged a piece for us to play together. It was really exciting to play a song together under the instructor's command at the end! For this price, it's quite a good value for money experience in Tokyo!

After playing Taiko no Tatsujin for several years, I finally got to experience real taiko drumming! And because it was the off-season, there were no other bookings at that time, so I got a one-on-one lesson for the price of a group ticket (((o(*ﾟ▽ﾟ*)o))). After experiencing real taiko, I realized that both taiko and the large drums used in Chinese dragon and lion dances require hitting with a solid, thick stick, using force to produce a crisp, loud, and full sound. To maintain this sound consistently without weakening until the end of the performance, it's impossible without the help of all the body's muscles. However, if you're constantly tense, the drumsticks won't be flexible, and you won't be able to play smoothly. Therefore, you need to exert force with your body but keep your wrists relaxed. The feeling and adjustment of subtle body details are also very important. (Many instruments require relaxed wrists, come to think of it~) All in all, I'm so lucky to have achieved this milestone with such a complete experience ( ´▽` ).

Sensei really guided us through learning how to play taiko drums. My friend was a skilled drummer and I was a beginner, so we had vastly different skill levels; he navigated this difficulty well, giving me simpler versions of the difficult exercises. I would recommend this activity to everyone.

Tuvimos un tiempo brillante para una despedida de soltero. Nuestro amigo se iba a casar y es muy hábil tocando la batería, lo sorprendimos con esta actividad que le encantó y todos pudieron participar. Aunque éramos 5 personas, las 4 baterías proporcionadas fueron geniales para el grupo, permitiéndonos turnarnos para descansar. ¡Gran experiencia para esos percusionistas!

seems to be the instructor's passion project, i bet he has a normal day job and this is something he does on the extra. The experience is he shares a beat then you follow. Pretty hard if you dont have rhythm. He is very genuine and passionate about this art. When we got there it was just me and my companions so it was like a private session.

We had so much fun learning to play different rhythms on taiko, it was a fun level of challenge and instructor was very nice. He spoke decent English and took some videos for us. Overall I would recommend this activity, especially for people who loved the arcade taiko game.

This was an amazing experience. I have played the drums for over 30 years and had never had the chance to learn Taiko drumming. My wife on the other hand has never picked up sticks expecting when messing with mine. Finding the meeting spot in Oduko was really easy and only about 20 minutes by subway from Tokyo proper. He met us right on time. Naoichi was an amazing instructor. He knew his style of drumming very well and explained the customs and was able to teach me new things that I have never learned and was so patient and complimentary with my wife. She felt just as comfortable as I did. we both enjoyed the experience very much. One thing I should feel I should mention. if you are expecting a big building with a professional music room set up and 50 drums laid out in a modern studio, then this is not the correct activity for you. This was in the basement of a building where he has his studio. He carries the drums with him and sets them up o. chairs. This in NO WAY takes away from the experience, but adds to it in my opinion. it was a real man, and a real musician, sharing his love of his instrument. it was not a touristy kind of set up where you buy souvenirs afterwards. You leave with incredible memories, laughs and pictures. We highly recommend this for both active drummers and extreme begginers who have never picked up sticks.

A dynamic experience! After meeting near a train station, we walked to the studio where the activity took place. The teacher explained the basic techniques and gradually increased the level of difficulty. Afterwards, he taught us several rhythms and before the class ended, we were able to play a song as a group. We had the opportunity to practice with drums of different sizes. Thanks to the teacher for creating a lively atmosphere from the very first minute and for teaching us with kindness and a sense of humor. Highly recommended!

This was such a special experience! The instructor was kind and encouraging, and the facility is very convenient to the subway station. It is good value for the money for sure!

The studio was quite small, but it was sufficient for our group of 4. The children had a great time. We went through basic rhythm and ended with attempting a short song.