A five-day intensive suitable for intermediate to advanced Taiko players, set against the idyllic backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. The Gasshuku is an opportunity to connect with Taiko players from around the globe and immerse yourself in key Taiko concepts, guided by world-class instructors.

Join Martin Doyle from Tsuchigumo for a 45 minute Uchikomi session to ready your body and mind for the day ahead.

In this workshop, we will learn and practise a specific set of yoga asanas that are essential for taiko players. Led by Ame No Ato.

The style is truly improvisational, with just two people hitting on each side of the drum. Yuta Kato has lived on Hachijo for 15 months and immersed himself in the taiko and culture there. In this intensive he will share his experiences, along with "tendencies" that make Hachijo taiko unique.

Understanding timing is critical to becoming a good taiko player. This workshop gives participants two fun drills that help develop good time and listening skills. Led by Shoji Kameda.

obu (to hop, leap, take flight) is an energetically joyful taiko piece that was written in memory of Margaret Hopkin, founding member of Moab Taiko Dan in the US and one of the kindest, most generous souls.  Led by Nicole Stansbury.

In this workshop, participants will learn a challenging and fun three-drum exercise to help improve their playing across multiple surfaces. Led by Martin Doyle.

Introduction to Hokuriku style. This style focuses on improvisation and self-expression, but we will explore these elements in an accessible and fun way, putting them into a song arrangement by the end of the workshop you can take away or use as a starting point for something new!

Ever feel like the rhythms in your head have trouble coming out of the drum? With several Western-inspired drills, we can mathematically practice a wide-range of all-possible rhythms. We’ll also test our skills with an improvisation-based clapping/vocal style game. Led by Grady Mayo.

Taiko is in essence the blending of movement and drumming. Explore how you can start to choreograph at, around, towards the drum...deepening your spatial relationship to the drums, as well as to your body. Led by Young Park.