Learn Taiko at Los Angeles Taiko Institute
NEW [2026 Summer] August 3-4 Week Courses are now LIVE!
August is all about technical refinement and creative mastery!
Our 3-4 week courses offer highly focused curricula, including masterclasses and focused studies in odd meter groove, fue mechanics, naname choreography, and soloing in various topics.
August Weekly Schedule
Scroll to the [August COURSES & Drop-In Classes] section in table below
and please take a close look at the descriptions, dates, and level of experience required for each course prior to signing up!
2026 Reference Files
[2026 Course Flow]
[2026 Course Categories]
[Taiko Style Chart]
WEDNESDAY 11AM / MONTHLY ENROLLMENT COURSES
(month-to-month registration, beginner friendly, recreational)
Taiko FUNdamentals is back for August 2026 by Masa Miyano!
Link
Topic: Hachijo Daiko
Dates: 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26
Fee: $100/mo
September (dates: 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30) and onwards will be announced soon!
(for anyone with prior experience)
Fee: $35/class
Link
MOVE!, a naname choreography lab, will be hosted by Alex Ito & ManMan Mui!
Date: 8/15
Time: 10-11:45am
Uchikomi* is back on two dates in August with UnitOne!
Dates: 8/15 and 8/29
Time: 12-1:45pm
* 7/24 Update: Due to popular demand, the originally-announced [Summer Reprise Osarai Kai] classes have switched to these [Uchikomi] classes!
YOUTH CLASSES
~For ages 6 or younger~
Taiko Together "parent & child taiko" will resume in the fall!
Please contact us to join the interest list :)
~For ages 7 and above~
We are currently on summer break, but will be welcoming new students for our Tuesday foundational classes for ages between 7 to 11 starting in September.
Please contact masa@asano.us to receive information regarding registration and current schedule.
Fee: $80/mo
Please note that our courses/classes are non-refundable once purchased. However, course cancellations made prior to the course start date may be eligible for a refund minus a 20% administrative fee. This policy ensures respect for our instructors' time and preparation while maintaining fairness for all parties involved.
Contact/お問い合わせ: masa@asano.us
