Welcome to the Tengu School of Taiko

The Tengu School of Taiko is a teaching project run by Jared Hardwick, a founding member of Kaminari UK Taiko Drummers. His passion for Taiko led Jared to start the school with an aim to provide access to this exciting Japanese performing art to adults and children alike, to experience something different, fun and enriching.
 Since starting Taiko in 2007, Jared has gained substantial experience in performing, as well as teaching and leading classes and workshops both in schools and with adults.
 During his training, he has traveled to Japan to train with Yoshikazu Fujimoto of world renowned Japanese Taiko group 'Kodo', and has also been taught by Liz Walters of Tamashii Daiko, Miyuki Williams of Mugenkyo, Tomida Kazuaki and Shogo Yoshi (formerly of Kodo), Masashi Itohara of Oedo Sukeroku Taiko, Akemi Jige of Hono-O-Daiko, Tiffany Tamarabuchi and many more.
 He is currently teaching regular Taiko classes and workshops for both adults and in schools as an extra-curricular activity.

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News

York course starting Friday 5th April 2019
Our ever popular lessons in York continue with a fresh 6 week course from Friday 5th April - Friday 10th May.
Full details of the course HERE

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Malton course starting Monday 18th March 2019 at Norton College
We have currently moved venue for our Monday evening classes to Norton College.
Full details of the 6 week course on the regular courses page HERE

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Pickering course starting Wednesday 13th March 2019
Due to the popularity of the recent 6 week course in Pickering, we are continuing with a second course
starting on Wednesday 13th March 7pm - 8.30pm, and continuing Wednesdays thereafter.
Please make sure you book early to secure your place!
Full info on the regular courses page HERE

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Kids workshops at Helmsley Arts Centre in the May half term
A great way for the kids to have fun and burn off excess energy!
We are happy to offer 2 workshops for kids on Thursday 30th May 2019.
Morning session 10 - 12pm for ages 8 to 12. Book here: http://www.helmsleyarts.co.uk/whats-on/taiko-drumming-workshop-for-children-aged-8-12-years

Afternoon session 1pm - 4pm for ages 13 to 16. Book here: http://www.helmsleyarts.co.uk/whats-on/taiko-drumming-workshop-for-children-aged-13-16-years

Full details on the workshops page HERE.

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Starting 2019 with a FREE workshop in Pickering on Saturday 19th January,
plus a full day workshop at Helmsley Arts Centre on Sunday 27th January
Why not make your New Year's resolution to bring Taiko Drumming into your life,
and start with a FREE beginners workshop at Pickering Library on 19/1/2019.

We are also holding a full day workshop at Helmsley Arts Centre, York on Jan 27th 2019.

Booking is required for all workshops. Full details are on the workshops page HERE.

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Tengu in the York Press
After a fantastic day of performances at the Fulford Show and Black Bull in York, we made it into an article for the York Press.
 'The Lord Mayor of York Cllr Keith Orrell, and Lady Mayoress Judith Orrell, opened the show before joining the Tengu School of Taiko to try their hands at a spot of Japanese drumming.'

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Tengu School of Taiko hits the front page of the York Press!
After performing on a scorching day, to a big crowd at the Fulford Show in York with a combined group
from the York and Malton classes, we appeared on the front page of The Press, along with the Mayor
of York! The full article can be viewed online at:
http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/14710948.Fulford_Show__Report___5_photos/

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Junior Tengu Taiko class article in the York press
After doing a fantastic performance at the Poppleton performing arts day, and making us very proud,
the York press published a great article.
http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/14395866.Pupils_learn_art_of_drumming_at_school_s_arts_festival/