Sonoma County Taiko Classes & Workshops

Sonoma County Taiko Classes & Workshops offers taiko classes and workshops for children and adults interested in taiko, Japanese culture, and performing. The program includes Taiko Basics - Intro Class, Family Taiko Class, Private Group Workshop, weekly rehearsal classes, and Bay Area Miyake practices.

Programs

• Classes & Workshops — children and adults interested in just trying it out or delving deeper into Japanese culture and performing · We offer classes and workshops for children and adults interested in taiko, Japanese culture, and performing.
• Taiko Basics - Intro Class — $15
• Family Taiko Class — $21–$125
• Private Group Workshop — $100–$420
• weekly rehearsal classes — Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm · Members prepare a performance set and practice all aspects of presenting it in public. All current members are welcome to participate or observe.
• Bay Area Miyake — Regular practices, typically at least once a month · Special interest group of Sonoma County Taiko for Miyake enthusiasts across the Bay Area.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Price range: $15–$420
• General schedule: Weekly rehearsal classes are Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm. Bay Area Miyake holds regular practices, typically at least once a month.

About the provider

Sonoma County Taiko started in 1994. It produced its first Taiko Camp and festival in 1997, celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2005, and produced the fifteenth anniversary concert, "Tomodachi," in 2010. Instructors are Arn Shimizu, Miwa Smith, Meg Mizutani, and Alexa Riner. The group’s mission is to build a community of acceptance, harmony, and respect through its love of taiko. It was awarded a 2025 Arts Impact Grant for Organizations by Creative Sonoma. It also provides cultural outreach to local schools and community events with workshops, demonstrations, and performances.

What families say

“Learning taiko has been so much fun! And joining Sonoma County Taiko brought me the community that I'd been looking for.” — S. N.

“...the audience was deeply moved by the powerful message of taiko...” — Petaluma Library

“You guys ROCK! Everyone loved it!” — Solar Company

Last updated October 5, 2026.