Free taiko trial lessons on the 12th of September
On the 12th of September (Sunday) there will be free trial lessons at the dojo of House of Circles in Montfoort.
There will be two opportunities and you can take part in one of the lessons. The program is as follows:
– 10:30 – A warm welcome with coffee & tea
– 11.00 – 13.00 – Trial lesson 1
– 13:30 – A warm welcome with coffee & tea
– 14.00 – 16.00 – Trial lesson 2
There will be multiple trainers present, but trial lesson 2 will be taught mainly by Jim Gubbels, who is a founding member of JACCU.
During the free taiko trial lessons, you will also receive more information on the full program of taiko classes in House of Circles. You can participate inn this program at the dojo, starting from October on.
The address: Krekenburg 7a, 3417MH Montfoort
To enroll in one of the trial lessons please contact Patrick Streng via info@houseofcircles.nl
Taiko drumming
“Drumming is extremely popular, and rightly so! Drumming is accessible and everyone can use their energy.
The taiko workshops of House of Circles are based on the Japanese art of drumming (Taiko drumming). Dedication, simplicity, teamwork, discipline, respect and, of course, fun are the foundations of the workshop. The drumming workshops are further characterised by physical playing styles, unrelenting energy and a lot of playing on the most unique Taikos in Europe.”
House of Circles

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