Group of seven people, five standing and two sitting on the floor, posing with large black bags and smaller drums in front of a mirror. All are wearing black shirts with white text that reads 'OMNY TAI KO.' One woman on the left is wearing a face mask and pointing to the group. The background shows a mirror, a doorway, and some interior details.

Sign Up For Taiko Classes

Adult Recreational Class

The ongoing adult recreational class has a rolling enrollment that accepts new students every few months. This class is designed to provide an opportunity for individuals interested in learning and developing their skills as taiko players and is available to students of all levels of experience.

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We offer our programs on a sliding scale so that cost never becomes a barrier to participation. This allows people from many walks of life to gather, learn, and grow together. If you’re able, paying at the higher end helps support others and keeps our community accessible.

What to Expect

Taiko is a physical activity—we’ll be stretching, moving around, and, of course, hitting drums. Please let us know in advance if you have any health conditions so that we can do our best to accommodate. Everyone is invited to take the physical movements at their own pace, and participants are welcome to take breaks, make movement adjustments, and observe as much as needed.

Dates:
All classes are from 1:30 to 3:00pm.

  • Sunday, August 16

  • Sunday, August 23

  • Sunday, August 30

  • Sunday, September 6

  • Sunday, September 13

  • Sunday, September 20

Ages 18+

Location:
Brooklyn Music School
126 St. Felix Street
Brooklyn, NY 11217

This is NOT an accessible location; there is a flight of stairs going down to the basement where we practice.

Tuition:
Standard: $150 ($25/class)
Pay It Forward: $200

If our standard tuition rate poses a financial hardship, please reach out—we don’t want cost to be a barrier to your participation.

Why take classes with OMNY?

OMNY is for adult beginners. Most of us start from zero, together. We’re here to learn, mess up, laugh, and slowly get better as a group. For us, taiko is a communal experience; at OMNY Taiko, you’re never alone. If this resonates with you, then that’s why you should take classes with OMNY!

“20 years of taiko taught me this: I’m always a beginner.”

—Crissy Lau, OMNY Taiko Artistic Director

Where to Find Us

OMNY Taiko is based at the Brooklyn Music School,
126 St. Felix St., Brooklyn, NY 11217

By Train: 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, Q, N, R to Atlantic Terminal/Barclays Center

C to Lafayette Ave

G to Fulton Street

By Bus: B45, B67, B25, B26, B52

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out through the form below!

  • Once you’ve registered and submitted payment, you’ll receive a copy of your registration by email. One week before the class, we will email you the details.

    • Water

    • Bachi (taiko drumsticks) if you have them; otherwise we are happy to loan you a pair.

    • Indoor tabi (or clean socks or other indoor shoes with flexibility and traction). Only necessary if you do not want to go barefoot.

    • Comfortable clothing suitable for exercise.

    • Earplugs, if you have them; otherwise we can provide disposable ones.

    • An open heart and mind. Get ready to connect with others with your most present self.

  • Wear comfortable clothing that you can exercise in. It’s best to avoid jeans and any other restrictive clothing. There are spaces where you may change clothing if you’d like. Street shoes are not allowed in the studio; players are recommended to go barefoot for a good grip and connection with the ground. Otherwise, you may wear indoor shoes with clean soles or clean socks with grips.

    We ask that you remove any jewelry or watches on the hands, wrists, and feet to avoid injury and prevent damage to the equipment.

  • We’d be honored if OMNY Taiko was your very first taiko (or music) experience. Many of our members started as adult beginners with zero musical background, and learning together is a big part of how we connect as a group. Taiko isn’t about being perfect or knowing what you’re doing right away, so come challenge yourself, and let’s grow together!

  • We have t-shirts, stickers, and pins available for purchase at the class! Limited stock available; if we don’t have your size, just let us know and we’ll make sure to order more.

  • We have limited spots available for the class due to space and equipment limitations. One day, when we have our own dedicated practice space, we’d love to offer more classes so that we can accomodate everyone. In the meantime, sign up for our mailing list so that you’ll be the first to know when registration for the next class series is open!