CLASSES

Dragon Beat offers taiko classes 6 days a week, all led directly by Nakai Sensei at the Jodo Mission in Makiki. Each class is one hour in length except Hiyoko class (30 minutes).

Adults & Teens (ages 13+)

• Beginning
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Men's Team
• Women's Team
• Workshops for businesses and groups also available (contact us for more info).

Kids & Teens (ages 2-19)

• Hiyoko: ages 2-4
• Ko-dra: ages 5-7
• Junior: ages 8-12
• Inter-junior: ages 10-13 (approval)
• Teen: ages 13-19

SilverStar Fitness Program (ages 60+)
Stay active and get in shape with taiko! This class is for people ages 60 and over.

FREE TRIAL LESSON

Come experience the thrill of taiko in a friendly group environment. During your free trial lesson, Nakai Sensei will teach you basic form and rhythms. You will even begin learning your first song! 

Whether you've always wanted to try Taiko, or you've been playing and just want to try a new teacher, give it a shot!

The free trial lesson is available for everyone ages 2+, regardless of age or ability.

We look forward to meeting you!

Schedule your free trial here.

LESSON FEES

After your free trial lesson, you can choose to pay for each lesson individually, or do as most of our members do and save some money by buying a monthly pass.

Hiyoko (ages 2-4)

• $10/class or $40/month

Ko-dra (ages 5-7)

• $80/4 classes/month               
• $95/monthly pass/4-12 classes (Only for students who have continued for 10 months)
• $25 / class for a visitor 

Junior (ages 8-12)

• $90/4 classes /month               
• $95/monthly pass/4-12 classes (Only for students who have continued for 10 months)
• $25 / class for a visitor 

Adults & Teens (age 13+)

• $105/monthly pass/4-12 classes
• $95/monthly pass/4-12 classes for students and seniors ages 60+  (Only for students who have continued for 10 months)  

Bon Daiko / Katsugioke Class

• $20/hr (Only available for members)

Monthly Pass Limit
Monthly pass holders are limited to a maximum of 4 classes per week / 12 classes per month.

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ABOUT OUR TAIKO LESSONS

 Nakai Sensei teaches classes 6 days a week, all year long. Dragon Beat's style of taiko is often described as energetic and fast-paced. You can expect to learn a blend of traditional Japanese taiko arrangements such as our own version of Chichibu Yatai Bayashi as well as Nakai Sensei's Shunrai. Some lessons are focused on rhythm, while others are focused on form and performance. 

Classes are taught using a mix of Japanese and English, but are primarily in Japanese. Don't let that discourage you if you don't speak Japanese, though! There is always help available in English.

CHILDREN'S CLASSES

Children's classes are a great way for kids to release their pent-up energy after school! Children from 3-12 learn fundamental taiko skills, coordination, rhythm, team work, and discipline. ​

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LOCATION

Classes are held in the basement of the Jodo Mission in Makiki at 1429 Makiki St. Honolulu, HI 96814