Taiko Drumming Class

Learn to play the taiko in this NYC workshop.



55 mins Location Garment District Class size 1 to 10 guests   $42 - $1,250 ($42 for Child; $57 for Public class; $75 for After 6pm class; $115 for Private class on request; $250 for Private class within 40 miles of NYC; $1,250 for Team building up to 10 people or workshop on location)
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If you're looking for a unique experience in NYC, this is a great workshop to try! You will learn how to play the taiko correctly from a professional with over 40 years of experience. Feel free to ask about other days and times. Just too much to list many days.
Our main goal is for you to enjoy playing the taiko for many years to come while ensuring that you learn in a way that prevents any injuries. We will provide sticks and drums for you to use in class.
You can also purchase sticks from us.
Learning to play the taiko is not only a fun percussion activity but also incorporates rhythm, movement, and coordination while being a great workout. It's a unique instrument that lets you be both physical and musical.
During the class, our professional instructor will guide you through the techniques. The class is structured to build your skills and knowledge gradually. Whether you're a complete beginner or have some experience, this is a fun way to spend an hour with friends or on your own.
NOTE:
We do have other days and dates available - evenings because of studio costs, we have to add $15 to price class

Upcoming dates for Taiko Drumming Class

Times are New York time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 6:49pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

60 upcoming dates between 21 Nov 2026 and 26 Dec 2027.

  • Sat, Nov 21 2026, 11am-11:55am
  • Sun, Nov 22 2026, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Nov 29 2026, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Dec 6 2026, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Tue, Dec 29 2026, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Wed, Dec 30 2026, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Fri, Jan 1 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sat, Jan 2 2027, 11am-11:55am
  • Sun, Jan 3 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Jan 10 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Jan 17 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Jan 24 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Jan 31 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Feb 7 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Feb 14 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Feb 21 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Feb 28 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Mar 7 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Mar 14 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Mar 21 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Mar 28 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Apr 4 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Apr 11 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Apr 18 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Apr 25 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, May 2 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, May 9 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, May 16 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, May 23 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, May 30 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Jun 6 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Jun 13 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Jun 20 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Jun 27 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Jul 4 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Jul 11 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Jul 18 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Jul 25 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Aug 1 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Aug 8 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Aug 15 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Aug 22 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Aug 29 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Sep 5 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Sep 12 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Sep 19 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Sep 26 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Oct 3 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Oct 10 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Oct 17 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Oct 24 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Oct 31 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Nov 7 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Nov 14 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Nov 21 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Nov 28 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Dec 5 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Dec 12 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Dec 19 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
  • Sun, Dec 26 2027, 12pm-12:55pm
What you'll get
We will lend you some Sticks and drums to use for your lesson.
You can also purchase your own sticks (bachi)
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
Also intermediate and advanced classes available
What to bring
Comfortable clothes to move in. Bring water.
Add-ons available for this class
  • Plastic flutes (2nd hand) ($130)
  • New Wooden Flute ($400)
  • Borrow flute ($10)
  • Second hand wooden Shakuhachi ($175)
  • Taiko drum sticks ($35)
  • 6 pm and later surcharge ($15)
  • 6 pm and later surcharge ($15)
  • plastic Flute for purchase ($35)
  • Private class ($35)
You can add these when you book (optional).
Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 5 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids (the adult may observe for free).

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mom, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

Funkadelic Studios, West 40th Street, New York, NY

Times Square area, use mass transportation to get here and not cabs(very congested area)

Your teacher can also travel within 60 miles of Garment District, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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Recent reviews of Taiko Drumming Class

  • 5/5 from Ariel Kirschner, attended Feb 2026: We had a ton of fun! Marco was a great teacher and very patient (we are complete beginners). It was really cool to learn something new.
  • 5/5 from Benjamin John Burbidge, attended Jan 2026: A fantastic opportunity to learn from a master. Suitable for beginner to expert level. So much fun!
  • 5/5 from Miranda Xu, attended Aug 2025: The lesson was very interesting and informative. As someone who’s never played any sort of drums before I found the lesson easy to follow along. I learned a lot in just one hour and had so much fun!
  • 5/5 from Samantha Leung, attended Aug 2025: Marco is an amazing teacher. During the class, he was super patient and he was very encouraging and alert, providing continual guidance throughout. I'm looking forward to signing up for more lessons in the future.
  • 5/5 from Jennifer Larsen, attended Jun 2025: The whole experience from booking my class to finding the studio, to working with the most patient person ever...was 5 stars!!! As a first-time student with no music or athletic experience, I was nervous but I felt comfortable right away and was proud of myself by the end! Looking forward to re-booking!
  • 5/5 from Peggy Rakas, attended May 2025: Marco is a fabulous teacher. His clear directions, kind corrections, inspiring playing and motivating teaching was a joy. Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Lorena Owens, attended May 2025: Marco is an amazing teacher…very patient with anew to the art form.
  • 5/5 from Lauri Owens, attended Mar 2025: Marco is an excellent instructor and vet patient with a beginner student. I will definitely be back!
  • 5/5 from Nati Ashe, attended Dec 2024: Marco was a very patient and professional, I enjoyed playing Taiko with him!
  • 5/5 from Lani Lee, attended Oct 2024: So much fun! Great instructor and space and really interesting learning experience. Very much worth it!
  • 5/5 from Katie Barthmaier, attended Oct 2024: Great class! The instructor, Marco, was terrific and had me *almost* playing a song by the time I left. Will be back again!
  • 5/5 from Susan Shapiro, attended Sep 2024: Teacher was patient with us and made it fun. Highly recommend his class. The hour went by fast Definitely will take again.
  • 5/5 from Anna Farman, attended May 2024: It was our first time trying out Taiko, and we had a blast! Marco was a great teacher. We made tons of mistakes, but Marco was very patient and never discouraged us. Def will go again for more. Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Kim Felsenthal, attended May 2024: I took my partner for her bday. We had a great time. Marco was patient skilled, and informative with/about Taiko drumming. Definitely recommend :)
  • 5/5 from Sandy Themelis, attended Apr 2024: my son and i had a great time. instructor is great will def do agaony
  • 5/5 from Clara Pau, attended Mar 2024: Came as a complete beginner. Marco was a very patient instructor. He provided some background about taiko which was informative. This class was lots of fun, good size (5 participants). Would do again
  • 5/5 from Judith Oki, attended Jan 2024: I seriously underestimated travel time and was late. The instructor checked in with me as I was enroute and proceeded to begin. When I arrived, he invited me into the ongoing practice and did not seem to unduly distress the couple who had been there for the whole session. I felt that he taught in a way that honored the principles as well as techniques of Taiko especially his manner of integrating me into the flow of the class though I was late. His guidance and corrections were clear and gentle; responses to observations and questions of others were benefical to me as well.
  • 5/5 from Jill Work, attended Jan 2024: My husband and I, both percussionists, wanted to try taiko drumming. Marco was an excellent teacher and gave us a good introductory lesson. Wish we lived close enough to take lessons from him regularly!
  • 5/5 from Diane Lifton, attended Dec 2023: Fantastic, experienced, patient, knowledgeable instructor. He taught me correct form and a series of four patterns and by the end I was able to play the full series with him. Great experience.
Your teacher

East Winds
East Winds

5.0 (22)

Marco Lienhard is the director of both Taikoza and East Winds Ensemble (1995-Present). He lived and performed in Japan for 18 years (1981-1998) as a member of the legendary Taiko group Ondekoza under director Tagayasu Den (who instigated the renaissance of Taiko). In Ondekoza, he mastered the Taiko, the Shinobue, the Noh flute, and the Shakuhachi under Katsuya Yokoyama. He ran the 9000 miles of the perimeter of the US from 1990-1993 while performing along the way.
With his New York-based Taikoza, he has toured internationally and presents his top-rated program throughout the country. In addition, he has collaborated with many artists and groups around the world.
In 1995, Lienhard was the Shakuhachi soloist for the NYC Opera's premiere of the Opera "Kinkakuji" and was a soloist with the Juilliard New Music Ensemble. He premiered "Voyage X" with the Juilliard New Music Ensemble. Lienhard performs and teaches internationally (in Argentina, Brazil, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, and Canada, etc.) and has taught at International percussion workshops and festivals.
He has performed as a soloist at Carnegie Hall, Suntory Hall, Osaka Festival Hall, Madison Square Garden, Tchaikovsky Hall, and International Performing Center in Moscow, among others. Lienhard's music was nominated five times for the "Just Plain Folks Awards in 2014 and 2019 for best songs, best album for Instrumental and Asian Music".

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