--- title: Beginner Classes | Pittsburgh Taiko description: Get information, register, or sign up for notifications about Pittsburgh Taiko beginner classes. image: https://20609178.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20609178/taiko-class-2022.png --- [![](https://20609178.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20609178/pgh%20taiko%20interim%20logo.svg)](https://pittsburghtaiko.com/?hsLang=en) - About - [About Pittsburgh Taiko](https://pittsburghtaiko.com/about) - [Our Repertoire](https://pittsburghtaiko.com/repertoire) - [News](https://pittsburghtaiko.com/news) - Media - [Gallery](https://pittsburghtaiko.com/gallery) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/PittsburghTaiko/videos) - Get Involved - [Booking](https://pittsburghtaiko.com/booking) - [Classes](https://pittsburghtaiko.com/classes) [Book a Performance](https://pittsburghtaiko.com/booking?hsLang=en) - About - [About Pittsburgh Taiko](https://pittsburghtaiko.com/about) - [Our Repertoire](https://pittsburghtaiko.com/repertoire) - [News](https://pittsburghtaiko.com/news) - Media - [Gallery](https://pittsburghtaiko.com/gallery) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/PittsburghTaiko/videos) - Get Involved - [Booking](https://pittsburghtaiko.com/booking) - [Classes](https://pittsburghtaiko.com/classes) # Beginner Classes ###### We hold beginner classes and workshops a few times a year. If there isn't a class open for registration now, watch this space or join the waiting list to learn about upcoming sessions! ### Beginner Class Coming in November Your next chance to learn taiko with us is a four-session course starting November 15.  This class will teach you the basics of taiko drumming, help develop your musical skills, and introduce you to the history and culture of modern taiko. No previous experience is necessary, and we provide all necessary equipment. If you took one of our single-day workshops, this class is a good next step for you!  Classes are Sundays from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at our studio in Bellevue, PA (a few miles north of downtown Pittsburgh).   Class Dates:  - November 15 - November 22 - December 6 - December 13 Learn more and sign up on the [Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania website](https://www.japansocietypa.org/event-6879920).    ### Ready to sign up? Register at the Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania website. [Register](https://www.japansocietypa.org/event-6879920) ![taiko-class-2022](https://20609178.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20609178/taiko-class-2022.png "taiko-class-2022") ##### What happens at beginner sessions? Each lesson will include: - Calisthenics and other exercises to get your body ready to play - Lessons on how to stand and how to hit - Drills to learn and improve your taiko skills - Learning some simple taiko repertoire ##### What should I wear/bring? Please wear comfortable clothing. Be prepared to remove your shoes to enter the studio – we practice barefoot or in clean/indoor-only shoes. Grippy yoga socks or slipper socks with grip are fine too. A bottle of water is nice to have. You should wear earplugs in the studio; we have disposable reusable ones available. We provide drums and drumsticks (*bachi*). ##### Why are masks required? We still require masks in our classes and practices to help protect all of us from serious airborne infections like Covid-19, influenza, and RSV. Our studio is small, and there's a lot of breathing and yelling involved in taiko. We can't have our performing members all get sick at the same time before a show! When you register for class, you must agree to follow our safety guidelines. These include:  - Everyone must wear a mask during class. - Don’t attend if you are sick or think you might have COVID-19 or another respiratory illness. - If you contract COVID-19, do not return to class until your home tests are negative. More details:[COVID-19 Safety](https://pittsburghtaiko.com/covid?hsLang=en) We do run an air filter in our studio, and if you have to miss a class, we can help you catch up with a video recording.    ##### Can children join? These classes are designed for adults; older kids (13+) are welcome with a parent or guardian. ##### Is the studio wheelchair accessible? Unfortunately, our practice building does not have an elevator. You must be able to climb stairs to access the studio. If there's interest, we're open to scheduling a workshop or class in a location that's more accessible for folks with mobility issues. Please let us know if that's a blocker for you and/or your friends, and we can check on some options.  Beginner Classes | Pittsburgh Taiko ## Made possible by the generous support of: ![JASP](https://20609178.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/20609178/hubfs/JASP.png?width=156&height=130&name=JASP.png) ![Pitt\_ASC](https://20609178.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/20609178/hubfs/Pitt_ASC.png?width=192&height=160&name=Pitt_ASC.png) [![pgh taiko interim logo](https://20609178.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20609178/Logos/pgh%20taiko%20interim%20logo.svg "pgh taiko interim logo")](https://pittsburghtaiko.com/?hsLang=en) [pitt.taiko@gmail.com](mailto:pitt.taiko@gmail.com) - - - - #### ABOUT - [Home](https://pittsburghtaiko.com) - [News](https://pittsburghtaiko.com/news) - [Repertoire](https://pittsburghtaiko.com/repertoire) #### GET INVOLVED - [Classes](https://pittsburghtaiko.com/classes) - [Bookings](https://pittsburghtaiko.com/booking) #### RESOURCES - [Member Resources](https://pittsburghtaiko.com/member-resources) - [Course Materials](https://pittsburghtaiko.com/en-us/course-materials) Copyright 2022. 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