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.

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 (ages 3-12)
  • Hiyoko: ages 3-4
  • Ko-dora: ages 5-7
  • Junior: ages 8-12

Fitness Program (ages 50+)
Stay active and get in shape with taiko! This class is for people ages 50 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 3+, regardless of age or ability.

We look forward to meeting you!

Schedule your free trial here.

What does it cost?

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.

  • Kids ages 2-3
    $7.50/class or $30/month

  • Kids ages 4-7:
    $15/class or $85/month

  • Kids ages 8-12:
    $20/class or $85/month

  • Teens & Adults Ages 13+:
    $30/class or $95/month or $85/month for college students and seniors ages 60+.

  • Men's & Women's Teams:
    Men's and Women's Team classes are held once per month. $90 for 6 classes.

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

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

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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. 

Location

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