Taiko Journey

Repertoire Class
2024-07-22 19:00 - 20:30 (Europe/London) | The Kenn Centre, The Kenn Centre, Exeter Road, Kennford, Exeter, Exeter, Devon, EX6 7UE, United Kingdom
Repertoire Classes focus on learning taiko songs, giving an experience of playing in a taiko group. We will learn a new song every few weeks, and focus on kata and technique a little more here than in the Open Class.
What to expect?

A short physical warm up, and a drum-skills session. (20 mins)
Learning a piece of taiko repertoire, taught with a beginners heart and mind (even if you know it, there is always another position to play in, and something new to learn). (40 mins)
Here the class will split:
– new players will go to a break-out room with an instructor to continue learning while others will run-through of previously-learned repertoire (30 mins).

Who is it for?
This session is for people who want to learn taiko songs and play in a taiko group.
Where is it?
This class is held on the outskirts of Exeter, in the Kenn Centre, Kennford, just off the A38, minutes away from Exeter. We’re in the main hall, so just park in one of the many free parking spaces and come and find us! More details of public transport etc on the Kenn Centre website.
What do I need to bring?
For your first few sessions we can provide everything you need. Most players like to buy their own bachi (drum sticks) after a while, available from Taiko Journey. Also, most want to take responsibility for their own hearing protection. We can always help point you in the right direction when it comes to this.
Bring a snack / drink to keep your energy up. You might want to bring a notebook so that you can keep notes on the songs we learn.
What do we pay?
We want to make taiko as accessible to as wide a range of people as possible and so for the first few months of 2024 we are trialling a sliding scale payment system. Basic rate is £13, Supporting rate £16, Supported rate £6. Please read the definitions below to ensure you select the appropriate rate when booking.
Visit our Taiko Shop for pre-pay cards that makes this session even more affordable.

Sliding scales work best when there are clear guidelines and when users are honest about their usage. Some organisations require proof of wealth or income to use certain tiers of the sliding scale. This sliding scale is intentionally honour – based and not income – based. Please read the guidelines for our various tiers below before purchasing and thanks for your support!
​Supporting:This tier is for you if you have access to financial security on your own or through your family. If you own property, have personal savings, comfortably meet your basic needs through your employment or can comfortably not work, and can partake in activities like multiple wellness classes, purchase many wants throughout the year or travel by plane for leisure trips. This Supporting level supports members who do not have access to financial resources for leisure activities and need to utilize the Supported tier.
​Basic:The price the practitioner would charge all members in the absence of a sliding scale. This rate is for those who do not honestly find themselves reflected in either of the other tier descriptions and who are not in a place to pay the Supporting price.
​Supported:Supported classes are for those for whom it is a struggle to maintain access to basic needs such as housing, food, healthcare, child care, or are financially debilitated by debt, if budgeting for our classes means cutting into funds for housing, food, etc. This level is also for those who have experienced generational and/or systemic disadvantage in accessing resources.

This sliding scale is inspired by Ruth Janssen of Exe Movement, who in turn was inspired by Annie Zylstra from Heartland Harmony, both also working with the arts in communities. My hope is that it works out and we can all have access to things that make us happy.

Taiko Beats Workshop - Part 1 of 2
2024-07-29 18:30 - 20:30
Taiko Workshop for players with experience, learning a new song – part 1 of 2.
The exchange for this workshop is on a sliding scale, which works best when there are clear guidelines and when users are honest about their usage. Some organisations require proof of wealth or income to use certain tiers of the sliding scale. This sliding scale is intentionally honour – based and not income – based. Please read the guidelines for our various tiers below before purchasing and thanks for your support.

​Supporting:This tier is for you if you have access to financial security on your own or through your family. If you own property, have personal savings, comfortably meet your basic needs through your employment or can comfortably not work, and can partake in activities like multiple wellness classes, purchase many wants throughout the year or travel by plane for leisure trips. This Supporting level supports members who do not have access to financial resources for leisure activities and need to utilize the Supported tier.
​Basic:The price the practitioner would charge all members in the absence of a sliding scale. This rate is for those who do not honestly find themselves reflected in either of the other tier descriptions and who are not in a place to pay the Supporting price.
​Supported:Supported classes are for those for whom it is a struggle to maintain access to basic needs such as housing, food, healthcare, child care, or are financially debilitated by debt, if budgeting for our classes means cutting into funds for housing, food, etc. This level is also for those who have experienced generational and/or systemic disadvantage in accessing resources.

This sliding scale is inspired by Ruth Janssen of Exe Movement, who in turn was inspired by Annie Zylstra from Heartland Harmony, both also working with the arts in communities. My hope is that it works out and we can all have access to things that make us happy.

Zassō Session
2024-08-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-02 18:00 - 21:00
Zassō sessions are for players interested in learning, co-creating and rehearsing more advanced / experimental taiko songs for fun, and potentially for future gigs. If you’re interested in joining these, talk to HJ, Ruth or Sarah before booking.

The exchange for this workshop is on a sliding scale, which works best when there are clear guidelines and when users are honest about their usage. Some organisations require proof of wealth or income to use certain tiers of the sliding scale. This sliding scale is intentionally honour – based and not income – based. Please read the guidelines for our various tiers below before purchasing and thanks for your support.

​Supporting:This tier is for you if you have access to financial security on your own or through your family. If you own property, have personal savings, comfortably meet your basic needs through your employment or can comfortably not work, and can partake in activities like multiple wellness classes, purchase many wants throughout the year or travel by plane for leisure trips. This Supporting level supports members who do not have access to financial resources for leisure activities and need to utilize the Supported tier.
​Basic:The price the practitioner would charge all members in the absence of a sliding scale. This rate is for those who do not honestly find themselves reflected in either of the other tier descriptions and who are not in a place to pay the Supporting price.
​Supported:Supported classes are for those for whom it is a struggle to maintain access to basic needs such as housing, food, healthcare, child care, or are financially debilitated by debt, if budgeting for our classes means cutting into funds for housing, food, etc. This level is also for those who have experienced generational and/or systemic disadvantage in accessing resources.

This sliding scale is inspired by Ruth Janssen of Exe Movement, who in turn was inspired by Annie Zylstra from Heartland Harmony, both also working with the arts in communities. My hope is that it works out and we can all have access to things that make us happy.

Taiko Beats Workshop - Part 2 of 2
2024-08-12 18:30 - 20:30
Taiko Workshop for players with experience, learning a new song – part 2 of 2.
The exchange for this workshop is on a sliding scale, which works best when there are clear guidelines and when users are honest about their usage. Some organisations require proof of wealth or income to use certain tiers of the sliding scale. This sliding scale is intentionally honour – based and not income – based. Please read the guidelines for our various tiers below before purchasing and thanks for your support.

​Supporting:This tier is for you if you have access to financial security on your own or through your family. If you own property, have personal savings, comfortably meet your basic needs through your employment or can comfortably not work, and can partake in activities like multiple wellness classes, purchase many wants throughout the year or travel by plane for leisure trips. This Supporting level supports members who do not have access to financial resources for leisure activities and need to utilize the Supported tier.
​Basic:The price the practitioner would charge all members in the absence of a sliding scale. This rate is for those who do not honestly find themselves reflected in either of the other tier descriptions and who are not in a place to pay the Supporting price.
​Supported:Supported classes are for those for whom it is a struggle to maintain access to basic needs such as housing, food, healthcare, child care, or are financially debilitated by debt, if budgeting for our classes means cutting into funds for housing, food, etc. This level is also for those who have experienced generational and/or systemic disadvantage in accessing resources.

This sliding scale is inspired by Ruth Janssen of Exe Movement, who in turn was inspired by Annie Zylstra from Heartland Harmony, both also working with the arts in communities. My hope is that it works out and we can all have access to things that make us happy.

Big Beats
2024-09-09 17:00 - 17:45, 2024-09-16 17:00 - 17:45, 2024-09-30 17:00 - 17:45, 2024-10-07 17:00 - 17:45, 2024-10-14 17:00 - 17:45
A junior taiko class for children 5yrs+ and their accompanying adults.
Unlike other kids’ classes, this experience is for both adult and child to enjoy a meaningful, challenging, rewarding activity together. Some of our adult/child duos have been playing taiko with us for some years and now enjoy performing out in the community with us.
A 45-minute session of warm-up games, drum skills, full-bodied movement, teamwork games, and lots of fun. There will be a section of the session where you get to work with just your child, giving a new dynamic to your unique relationship with your child.
You can attend if you have more than one child in this age range – just add the sibling ticket to your initial adult/child duo ticket.
You can join at any time before October half term, as a one-off. After that we ask you to book every half-term.

Rising Beats
2024-09-09 17:00 - 17:45
A junior taiko class, open to children 9yrs+ with some taiko experience, where their accompanying adults are encouraged to stay and play.
A 45-minute session of warm-ups, drum skills, learning taiko rhythms and songs, and lots of fun.
You can pay as you go before October half term. After that we ask you to book every half-term.

Taiko Beats
2024-09-09 18:00 - 19:00
Taiko Beats is a learn taiko class for adults, where beginners are welcomed and experienced players can practice their skills and join-in learning a new taiko rhythm or song.
A 60-minute session starting with a short warm-up, moving on to some foundational technique practice, and focusses on learning a new taiko rhythm or song. There is always a part to play if you’re new to taiko, supported by our more experienced players that will give you the experience of playing with a taiko group. This class is about having fun, spending meaningful time for yourself, meeting people and learning something new.
This is a pay-as-you-go class, but you can also pay for a half-term at a time.
Sliding scales work best when there are clear guidelines and when users are honest about their usage. Some organisations require proof of wealth or income to use certain tiers of the sliding scale. This sliding scale is intentionally honour – based and not income – based. Please read the guidelines for our various tiers below before purchasing and thanks for your support!

​Supporting:This tier is for you if you have access to financial security on your own or through your family. If you own property, have personal savings, comfortably meet your basic needs through your employment or can comfortably not work, and can partake in activities like multiple wellness classes, purchase many wants throughout the year or travel by plane for leisure trips. This Supporting level supports members who do not have access to financial resources for leisure activities and need to utilize the Supported tier.
​Basic:The price the practitioner would charge all members in the absence of a sliding scale. This rate is for those who do not honestly find themselves reflected in either of the other tier descriptions and who are not in a place to pay the Supporting price.
​Supported:Supported classes are for those for whom it is a struggle to maintain access to basic needs such as housing, food, healthcare, child care, or are financially debilitated by debt, if budgeting for our classes means cutting into funds for housing, food, etc. This level is also for those who have experienced generational and/or systemic disadvantage in accessing resources.

This sliding scale is inspired by Ruth Janssen of Exe Movement, who in turn was inspired by Annie Zylstra from Heartland Harmony, both also working with the arts in communities. My hope is that it works out and we can all have access to things that make us happy.

Zassō
2024-09-09 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-09-16 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-09-23 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-09-30 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-10-07 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-10-14 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-10-21 19:30 - 21:00
A 90-minute session for taiko players interested in the Zassō project.
Paid-for half-termly…
Sliding scales work best when there are clear guidelines and when users are honest about their usage. Some organisations require proof of wealth or income to use certain tiers of the sliding scale. This sliding scale is intentionally honour – based and not income – based. Please read the guidelines for our various tiers below before purchasing and thanks for your support!

​Supporting:This tier is for you if you have access to financial security on your own or through your family. If you own property, have personal savings, comfortably meet your basic needs through your employment or can comfortably not work, and can partake in activities like multiple wellness classes, purchase many wants throughout the year or travel by plane for leisure trips. This Supporting level supports members who do not have access to financial resources for leisure activities and need to utilize the Supported tier.
​Basic:The price the practitioner would charge all members in the absence of a sliding scale. This rate is for those who do not honestly find themselves reflected in either of the other tier descriptions and who are not in a place to pay the Supporting price.
​Supported:Supported classes are for those for whom it is a struggle to maintain access to basic needs such as housing, food, healthcare, child care, or are financially debilitated by debt, if budgeting for our classes means cutting into funds for housing, food, etc. This level is also for those who have experienced generational and/or systemic disadvantage in accessing resources.

This sliding scale is inspired by Ruth Janssen of Exe Movement, who in turn was inspired by Annie Zylstra from Heartland Harmony, both also working with the arts in communities. My hope is that it works out and we can all have access to things that make us happy.

Taiko Beats
2024-09-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-09-30 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-14 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-10-21 18:00 - 19:00
Taiko Beats is a learn taiko class where adult beginners are welcomed and experienced players in the community can practice their skills and learn a new taiko rhythm or song.
A 60-minute session starting with a short warm-up, moving on to some foundational technique practice, and focusses on learning a new taiko rhythm or song. There is always a part to play if you’re new to taiko, supported by our more experienced players that will give you the experience of playing with a taiko group. This class is about having fun, spending meaningful time for yourself, meeting people and learning something new.
This is a pay-as-you-go class, but you can also pay for a half-term at a time.
Sliding scales work best when there are clear guidelines and when users are honest about their usage. Some organisations require proof of wealth or income to use certain tiers of the sliding scale. This sliding scale is intentionally honour – based and not income – based. Please read the guidelines for our various tiers below before purchasing and thanks for your support!

​Supporting:This tier is for you if you have access to financial security on your own or through your family. If you own property, have personal savings, comfortably meet your basic needs through your employment or can comfortably not work, and can partake in activities like multiple wellness classes, purchase many wants throughout the year or travel by plane for leisure trips. This Supporting level supports members who do not have access to financial resources for leisure activities and need to utilize the Supported tier.
​Basic:The price the practitioner would charge all members in the absence of a sliding scale. This rate is for those who do not honestly find themselves reflected in either of the other tier descriptions and who are not in a place to pay the Supporting price.
​Supported:Supported classes are for those for whom it is a struggle to maintain access to basic needs such as housing, food, healthcare, child care, or are financially debilitated by debt, if budgeting for our classes means cutting into funds for housing, food, etc. This level is also for those who have experienced generational and/or systemic disadvantage in accessing resources.

This sliding scale is inspired by Ruth Janssen of Exe Movement, who in turn was inspired by Annie Zylstra from Heartland Harmony, both also working with the arts in communities. My hope is that it works out and we can all have access to things that make us happy.

TJ Collective
2024-09-16 19:00 - 19:30, 2024-09-30 19:00 - 19:30, 2024-10-07 19:00 - 19:30, 2024-10-14 19:00 - 19:30, 2024-10-21 19:00 - 19:30
Taiko Journey Collective practice session, to keep songs ticking over so they don’t become lost in time!
This is paid-for by half-termly subscriptions…
