Taiko – Japanese Drum Workshop: Explore Hachijo Style and Shared Drumming – All Level

Name: Taiko – Japanese Drum Workshop: Explore Hachijo Style and Shared Drumming – All Level
Start: 2026-02-21T14:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-02-21T16:30:00+01:00
Location: Etnografiska museet

Schedule

Sat Feb 21 2026 at 02:00 pm to 04:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Etnografiska museet | Stockholm, ST

Are you looking for a powerful and immersive way to express yourself and connect with others?
Experience the energy, rhythm, and presence of Japanese Taiko drumming in this hands-on workshop inspired by Hachijo-style taiko and traditional shared drumming, where two people play one drum together.
This dynamic practice combines physical movement, attentive listening, and personal expression — inviting you to explore both your own rhythm and the rhythm you create together with others.
> About the workshop
Discover the expressive world of Japanese taiko through guided exercises that focus on two essential aspects of the practice:
• Listening deeply to your partner
• Expressing your own rhythm through solo playing
Hachijo-style taiko is known for its freedom of movement and individuality, while shared drumming traditions emphasize communication, timing, and connection. By combining these approaches, the workshop offers a unique experience of taiko as both a personal and relational practice.
*No prior experience is required.
Through simple rhythms, movement, and group exercises, participants will experience how sound, body, and presence come together — creating rhythm not alone, but with others.
>Practical information
• Date & Time: 21 February 2026, 14:00–16:30
• Language: English
• Maximum participants: 12
>Price:
• Taiko workshop (with annual pass): 600 SEK
• Taiko workshop (without annual pass): 750 SEK
>What to bring:
• Earplugs
• Water bottle
• Comfortable clothing and shoes
>Instructor
Maki Kobayashi is a Japanese taiko artist based in Sweden and has been an active figure in the Swedish taiko scene since 2018. Her approach to taiko is influenced by martial arts and embodied practices, blending power, precision, and mindful presence.
Maki’s workshops emphasize rhythm as a form of communication — encouraging participants to listen, respond, and express themselves through sound and movement.
Links: https://linktr.ee/makikobayashi