We are La Jolla Taiko

La Jolla Taiko, the resident performance ensemble at Ōnami Taiko Center in San Diego, weaves traditional taiko with global and contemporary influences.

Taiko drummers performing on stage with traditional Japanese drums and colorful costumes.
Performers playing traditional Japanese taiko drums on stage with red lighting.
Group of people playing traditional Japanese Taiko drums during a performance.
Group of musicians performing on stage with flutes, wearing traditional attire, dark background
Black and white image of a person playing a traditional Japanese drum, dressed in traditional attire, on a stage environment.
Taiko drumming performance with a group of performers in colorful traditional attire playing different types of drums on a stage with a red background.

Learn to play taiko

We are proud to offer several taiko classes starting from absolute beginners up to more advanced levels as a part of Ōnami Taiko Center.

Group of people performing Taiko drumming.
Two taiko drummers performing with traditional drums on stage, wearing matching T-shirts, under green lighting.
A group of musicians in blue traditional attire playing taiko drums on stage.
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Bring taiko to your next event

Person playing a large traditional Japanese drum, or odaiko, with drumsticks on stage.

The La Jolla Taiko performance ensemble creates a soundscape where heritage meets innovation, pushing the boundaries of both cultural and artistic expression.